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Politics & elections, 1882

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Cambridge University Election

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 December 1882 · page 12

LONDON,November 27.—The polling for the election of a member for Cambridge University, in succession to the late Hon. Spencer Walpole, commenced to-day. The returns at present in…

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Newcastle Election.—another Opposition Victory

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 December 1882 · page 14

By telegram we learn from our correspondent at Newcastle of the defeat of the Ministerial candidate there, and the return of Mr. James Fletcher and Mr. J. C. Ellis. Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Lloyd were the…

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The General Elections. an Exciting Time

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 December 1882 · page 14

THE past week has been a peculiarly exciting one throughout the colony, the general elections being the topic that absorbs public attention. The people seem to realise the importance of the struggle between…

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East Sydney Election.—rejection of Ministees

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 December 1882 · page 14

The election for East Sydney, which took place on thursday, resulted in a complete triumph for the four Opposition candidates, Messrs. R[?]id, Barton, Griffiths, and M'El[?]one, and the rejection of the…

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Balmain Polling

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 1

The polling in connection with the election of two members to represent the Balmain electorate in Parliament, took place on Saturday night, the candidates being Messrs. Jacob Garrard, John…

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Polling for Newtown

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 3

The election of two members to serve in the Assembly for Newtown took place on Saturday. There were four candidates--The Hon. W. J. Foster (Minister of Justice), and Mr. Mitchell…

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Redfern Polling—this Day

Evening News · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 5

The polling for the return of three representatives to serve in the New South Wales Parliament for the electoral district of Redfern commenced at 8 o'clock this morning, and will conclude at 4 o'clock. The…

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The General Elections. the Polling for South Sydney

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 1

The polling for the South Sydney district tool place on Saturday at the hustings, Belmore Park, A great deal of interest was taken in the proceedings but everything passed oil very quietly. The…

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Prorogation of the Imperial Parliament

Evening News · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 4

LONDON, December 2.—Parliament was formally prorogued by Royal Commission to-day. The Queen's Speech, which was read by the Lord Chancellor, commences by stating that the…

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Prorogation of the Imperial Parliament. London, Dec. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 9

Parliament was for[?]lly prorogued by Royal Commission to-day. The Queen's Speech, which was read by the Lord Chancellor, commences by stating that the relations…

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Candidates' Speeches. St. Leonards

Evening News · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 3

SIR HENRY PARKES.—Sir Henry Parkcs addressed a crowded meeting of the electors at the School of Arts, St. Leonards, on Saturday evening, the chair being occupied by Mr. B. Molineaux. Upon the…

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The West Sydney Election

Evening News · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 4

The election for West Sydney will be among the chief objects of interest in the political world to-morrow. Though there are other elections to take place, there are none of them more…

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Election of a Tory for Wigan

Evening News · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 4

LONDON, Dec. 3.—Mr. Egerton the Tory candidate, has been elected for Wigan…

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East Macquarie Election

Evening News · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 5

For the first time since responsible government, there is every indication of a walk over for this electorate. Messrs. Smith and Combes are the only candidates in the field, In the event, however, of…

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General Elections

Evening News · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 5

The result of the elections on Saturday was another glorious victory for the Opposition, the Government candidates being nowhere, except in the case of Mr. F. B. Suttor and Mr. Hugh Taylor. As predicted,…

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East Maitland Election

Evening News · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 5

MAITLAND, Monday.—Mr. James N. Brunker was elected to-day unopposed for East Maitland. He briefly returned thanks. There is great excitement over the West Maitland election. The nomination…

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Tenterfield Election

Evening News · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 5

TENTERFIELD, Monday—Sir Henry Parkes was nominated for Tenterfield to-day, and there being no other candidate, he was declared duly elected…

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Bathurst Election

Evening News · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 5

BATHURST, Saturday.—The polling for the Bathurst electorate took place to-day. The Hon. F. B. Suttor received 504 votes, and Mr. Hellyer 458. Mr. Suttor was therefore declared elected. He attempted…

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Camden Election

Evening News · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 5

PICTON, Saturday.—The polling took place to-day, with the following result:— W. M'Court, 1869; T. Garrott, 1233; Kidd, 1197. Mesrss. M'Court and…

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The Election. Mr. J. D. Single at Springwood

Nepean Times · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 2

ON Friday evening Mr. J. D. Single addressed about fifty of the residents of Springwood, at Mr. Martyn's Hotel. The meeting throughout was very orderly. Mr. W…

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