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Politics & elections, 1882

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Camden Election. Picton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 7

The polling for Camden took place to-day, with the following result:—M'Court, 1369; Garrett, 1233; Kidd, 1197. Messrs. M'Court and Garrett were therefore returned…

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Parliamentary Elections. South Sydney Election. Declaration of the Poll

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

The poll for the election of four members to represent the constituency of South Sydney in the House of Assembly was taken on Saturday. From a comparatively early hour in the morning the polling booth in Belmore Park…

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[By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Ba[?]urst Election. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 December 1882 · page 7

A rough declaration of the state of the poll was made today by Mr. J. F. Clements, Returning Officer, as follows:— Bathurst: Suttor, 488; Hellyer, 465. Orange: Suttor, 13; Hollyer, 20. Blayney, 3 each—giving Mr. Suttor a…

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Newtown Election. Declaration of the Poll

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

The Newtown election took place on Saturday, and resulted in the defeat of the two former members—the HonW. J. Foster (Minister for Justice) and Mr. Joseph Mitchell. The contest was the most exciting which has…

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Paddington Election. Declaration of the Poll

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

The polling in connection with the Paddington election took place at the hustings, Paddington, on Saturday. All the proceedings were of an orderly character, and considerable interest was taken in the election, although, since the…

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Balmain Election. Declaration of the Poll

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

The polling in the election of two members to represent Balmaia in the Legislative Assembly took place on Saturday, and was conducted with considerable spirit—the committees of the various candidates working hard until the last…

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Parramatta Election. Declaration of the Poll

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

About 1200 person assebled to hear the declaration of the poll at Parramatta, on Saturday. A good deal of enthusiasm was manifested at the result, which was announced by the Returning Officer (Mr. Golledge, J. P.),…

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Election of a Tory for Wigan. London, Dec. 3

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

Mr. Egerton, the Tory candidate, has been elected for Wigan…

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West Sydney Polling

Evening News · Tuesday 5 December 1882 · page 2

There is very considerable excitement over the! polling for West Sydney, which like those of other places, commenced at 8 o'clock and will close at 4. One booth has been erected within the railings…

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Tee Redfern Polling

Evening News · Tuesday 5 December 1882 · page 2

The state of the poll for the Redfern electoral district was declared shortly before 7 o'clock last evening from the balcony of the Council Chamber. There was a large attendance and much interest was evinced…

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The Polling for Redfern

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 December 1882 · page 3

The polling for the Redfern constituency took place yesterday, at the Town Hall at that place, in the presence of between 2000 and 3000 people. Mr. G. Renwick was the Returning Officer. The…

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Cable Messages. Imperial Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 5 December 1882 · page 2

LONDON, December 4.—The Imperial Parliament has been prorogued to February 15…

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Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] Our Special Telegram. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Prorogation of the Imperial Parliament London, Dec. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 December 1882 · page 9

The Imperial Parliament has been prorogued to February 15…

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Queanbeyan Election

Evening News · Tuesday 5 December 1882 · page 2

QUEANBEYAN, Tuesday.—The polling has resulted in the election of Mr. G. F. De Salis, by a majority of 110 votes. Mr. P. C. Hodgkinson polled 244 votes,…

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[By Electric Telegraph.] East Macquarie Election

Evening News · Tuesday 5 December 1882 · page 2

BATHURST, Monday.—Mr.E. Combes, C.M.G., and Mr. Sydney Smith were elected to-day for East Macquarie unopposed…

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Albury Election

Evening News · Tuesday 5 December 1882 · page 2

ALBURY, Monday.—The following is the result at the rolling:—Mr.George Day 294, Mr. James Hayes 276, Mr. Luke Guleon 162. Mr. Day was declared elected amid some enthusiasm…

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Young Election

Evening News · Tuesday 5 December 1882 · page 2

YOUNG, Monday.—Following is the result of the poll:—Mr. Gerald Spring 1097, Mr. J. A. Mackinnon 799, Hon. James Watson 797. The first two gentlemen were declared elected…

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Braidwood Election

Evening News · Tuesday 5 December 1882 · page 2

BRAIDWOOD, Monday.—Mr. Alexander Eyrie has been returned unopposed…

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The Hunter Election

Evening News · Tuesday 5 December 1882 · page 2

West Maitland, Tuesday.—The polling for the Hunter election took place yesterday with the following result:—Mr. J. F. Burns, 518 ; Mr. Richardson, 170. Mr. Burns was declared duly elected…

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General Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 5 December 1882 · page 2

Yesterday the polling at Redfern put in three men who are opposed to the Government bind proposals, and who may undoubtedly be looted upon in the light of strong Oppositionists. As…

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