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Politics & elections, 1883

1,428 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 72

Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, February 8. The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 o'clock. QUESTIONS

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 5

In reply to Mr Garrard, Mr DIBBS said the steamer Pelican, subsidized by the Government as a tug steamer on the Macleay and other rivers was 25 years old, but had lately undergone thorough repair…

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Paddington Municipal Elections

Evening News · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 3

A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. W. Brown, Mayor of Paddington, was held last evening at Asher's Hotel, South Head-road. Mr. D. C. M'Lachlan occupied the chair. The meeting, which…

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Balmain Municipal Election

Evening News · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 3

A meeting of friends and supporters of Mr. E. H. Buchanan, architect, was held at Bridall's Dock Hotel, on Wednesday evening, at which a considerable number of ratepayers attended. J. R…

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Suburban and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 6

The following are the results of the elections that have taken place of which reports have reached us, in addition to those published yesterday:- EAST ST. LEONARDS.—Mayor: George Matcham Pitt,…

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Parliamentary Elections in Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 5

The Hon. T. Bent, Minister for Railways, addressing his constituents at Brighton last night, said that the gross revenue and weekly earnings of the railways had increased by rapid strides…

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The General Election in Victoria. [By Elegraph] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 5

The 22nd instant being the polling day of the general election, has been proclaimed a public holiday. The Bible in State Schools League has decided…

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Imperial Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 10

LONDON, February 6.—The movers and seconders of the addresses in reply to the Queen's Speech, on the occasion of the opening of Parliament on the 15th instant, in the respective…

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Parliament. Tuesday, February 6

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly, MR. MACHATTIE, member for Bourke, subscribed to the oath of allegiance, and took his seat in the House…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, February 9

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 5

The SPEAKER took the chair at 7.30. OFFICIAL INFORMATION. In answer to questions the following information was elicited:—Water is being supplied to the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 7

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 14

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. In answer to a question by Mr. Stewart, relating to the committal of juvenile offenders, Mr. DALLEY…

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parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, February 7. Legislative Council

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 275

Mr DALLEY, in reply to Mr. Macintosh, stated that it the intention of the Government to make provision for the establishment of a reformatory or House of Correction for punishment of juvenile offenders convicted of…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Friday, February 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 8

The SPEAKER took the chair at 7.30 o'clock, p.m. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. COPELAND, in answer to Mr. Spring, stated that a telegram received from Mr. Warden Baker stated that…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, February 9. The SPEAKER took the chair at 7.30 o'clock. QUESTIONS

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 7

Mr COPELAND, in reply to Mr Spring, said that a telegram had been received from Temora to the effect that water was being supplied at one shilling per cask of 54 gallons from the Government dam…

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Glebe Municipal Election

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 5

A public meeting of the electors of the Inner Glebe ward was held at Williamson's Hotel, Lyndhurst-street, on Thursday evening, when Mr. G. W. Tate, one of the candidates for the seat vacated by Mr. Carey,…

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The Municipal Elections

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 4

INVERELL.—George Woods and William Buxton elected unopposed. Alderman Moore was elected mayor for the current year. WENTWORTH.—Edwards and Bowring elected…

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The Victorian Elections. MELBOURNE

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 4

Mr. Francis has gone to Warrnambool. He will address the electors next week. Sir B. O'Loghlen will be nominated for West Bourke, and either West Melbourne or North Melbourne…

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Suburban and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 9

The following are the results of elections that have taken place, in addition to those previously published:- WEST BOTANY.—Mr. John Bowmer, was, for the sixth time in succession, [?] elected Mayor for the…

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Parliamentary Elections in Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 11

The Hon. J. B. Patterson addressed a large meeting of electors at Castlemaine this evening. He spoke at considerable length in justification of the action he took in Parliament to secure a…

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Parliamentary Elections in Victoria. Melbourne

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 280

The Hon. T. Bent, Minister for Railways, addressing his constituents at Brighton last night, said that the gross revenue and weekly earnings of the railways had increased by rapid strides…

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Difficulty at the Newcastle Election. [By Telegraph.] Newcastle

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 5

The city elections are causing great interest today. Up to sundown Mr John Thorn and Mr Evan Lewis had been declared a long way ahead. A very serious error was made by the town…

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