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Politics & elections, 1882

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Hawkesbury Election. Windsor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 6

At Hawkesbury to-day, Mr. Adolphus Tuckerman proposed, and Dr. Jockel seconded. Mr. Alexander Bowman. Mr. Henry Moses proposed, and Mr. Robert M'N[?]vin seconded, Mr. Henry Michael Hal[?] M'[?]uade. Mr…

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The Eden Election. Bega

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 6

Messrs. Clarke nnd G[?]van were declared duly elected to-day. The former added to h[?] previous remarks that he was in favour of immigra[?] to a larger extent than at [?] Mr. G[?] also [?] immigration. He pointed…

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The Grafton Election. Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 6

At the nomination at Grafton to-day, Mr. John See was returned unopposed. He was p[?]posed by Mr. E. M. Ryan, J.P., and [?] by Mr. F. W. Chapman, J.P. Mr. See spoke for an [?]our. He said that he went into…

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Tenterfield Election. Tenterfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 6

Sir Henry Parkes was returned unopposed yesterday. Mr. Edward [?]es Whereat, J.P., who was requisitioned to stand, retired in his favour, and nominated the hon. gentleman, and spoke of the past services rendered by the Premier…

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The Young Election. Young

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 6

The official declaration of the poll was made to-day, and passed off very quietly. The candidates returned thanks, Mr. Watson expressing an opinion that the electors might have an early opportunity of reviewing their verdict. A…

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Nepean Election. Penrith

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 6

The polling for the Nepean election took place to-day, and it was one of the most exciting contests that ever took place in this district. The returning officer, shortly after 5 o'clock, declared the state of the poll as follows:—Penrith:…

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[By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Central Cumberland Election. Liverpool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 6

[?] follows:— M'Cu[?] [?] Cumberland resulted as Returns from two small places have yet [?] Bull, 937…

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St. Leonards Election. Declaration of the Poll

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 6

The polling for two candidates to represent the electorate of St. Leonards took place yesterday at St. Leonards, Sydney, Manly, Lan[?] Cove, and Pittwater. Throughout the day the proceedings were of an orderly character, but…

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Parliamentary Elections. West Sydney Election. Declaration of the Poll

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 6

The polling for the election of four members to represent the electoral district of West Sydney in the Legislative Assembly took place yesterday. There were eight candidates nominated—Messrs. Merriman, Martin, O'Connor,…

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Would the Election of Mr. Pilcher Have Been Legal? to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 7

Sir,—It was stated in the Herald this morning that Mr. Pilcher had retired from the contest for election for West Sydney because his seconder is not an elector for that district. The Electoral Act requires for the "validity of…

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Eden Elections. [By Telegraph.] Bega

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 3

The nominations for the Eden electorate took place at Bega to-day. Mr. Henry Clarke and Mr. J. P. Garvan were returned without opposition…

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Grafton Election. Grafton

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 3

At the nomination to-day Mr. John See was proposed by Mr. E. M. Ryan J.P., and seconded by Mr. F. W. Champman, J.P. As there were no other candidates he was declared elected. Mr. Sec said that he…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 December 1882 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day, replying to Dr. Quick, Mr. Graves said he had made inquiries as to the statement that the Potesi had been 24 hours on a reef off De Verd Islands on the voyage out…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 December 1882 · page 10

In the Legislative Council to-day the Railway Construction Bill was further considered in committee, Additional evidence was taken in regard to varioua lines. Mr. Campbell gave notice of his intention to move for…

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The General Elections

Evening News · Thursday 7 December 1882 · page 2

The whole of the city and suburban elections may now be said to be over, with the exception of that of Canterbury, the polling for which will take place on Saturday. At the nomination yesterday, Messrs. W…

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Orange Election

Evening News · Thursday 7 December 1882 · page 2

ORANGE, Thursday.—The result of the Trailing is as follows.—Mr. Dalton. 975; Mr. W. Clarke, 881; Mr. Torpy. 668, Mr. Nelson, 105; informal, 82. Messrs. Dalton and Clarke [?] therefore the new…

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Carcoar Election

Evening News · Thursday 7 December 1882 · page 2

COWEA, Thursday.—Two unimportant retarns have yet to come in, but they cannot altar the result. The polling is—Mr. Campbell, 1048; Mr. Lynch, 829; Mr. Fitzpatrick, 729. Messrs…

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Yass Plains Election

Evening News · Thursday 7 December 1882 · page 2

YASS, Thursday.—The polling took place yesterday. Mr. L. F. Heydon, the late member, had a majority of 266 over Mr. Dodds…

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Carcoar Election. Carcoar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 December 1882 · page 6

The polling for the election of two members for Carcoar district took place to-day, causing much political excitement. The friends of the candidates worked hard, crowds surrounding both at the telegraph office all day. The…

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[By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Yass Plains Election. Yass

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 December 1882 · page 6

At yass the polling to-day was as follows:—Heydon, 207; Dodds, 184. Murrumbateman: Heydon, 39; Dodds, 34. Dalton: Heydon, 44; Dodds, 45. Grabben Gullen: Heydon, 125; Dodds, 3. Elizabeth Fields: Heydon, 13;…

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