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Politics & elections, 1883

1,428 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 72

District Elections

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1883 · page 2

Following gentlemen have been returned by them municipalities mentioned:— CAMPBELLTOWN.—Messrs. Alexander Munro, David Hugh Barker, and William Bligh…

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The Imperial Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 15 February 1883 · page 2

LONDON, February 14.—A body of 700 police will be placed on guard at the opening of the Imperial Parliament on Thursday to prevent any disturbance arising out of Mr. Bradlaugh's…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 14

Evening News · Thursday 15 February 1883 · page 3
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The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. In answer to questions asked by Mr. Macleay, Mr. DALLEY stated that the total quantity of wine for…

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The Opening of the Imperial Parliament. London, Feb. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1883 · page 7

A body of 700 police will be placed on guard at the opening of the Imperial Parliament on Thursday…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1883 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4. PRINTING COMMITTEE. Mr. DOCKER brought up a report of the Printing…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 15

Evening News · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. INSCRIBED STOCK BILL. The House went into committee for the further…

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The Imperial Parliament. The Opening Ceremony

Evening News · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 2

LONDON, February 15, Afternoon.—Parliament was opened to-day by commission. The Lord Chancellor read the speech, which confirms the forecast already telegraphed…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday. February 15

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 3

The PRESIDENT (SIR JOHN HAY) took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS, MR DALLEY laid upon the table a despatch in…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 4

The Passident took the chair at 30 minutes past 4 o'clock p.m. PAPERS. Mr.DALLEY latd upon the table copy, of a despatch from…

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Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] Our Special Telegram. (From Our Correspondent.) the Imperial Parliament. London, Feb. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 7

The Queen's Speech, which is to be read at the opening of I'arliament to-morrow, refers, first of all, to the policy pursued by the British Government in regard to Egypt, and the steps…

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Suburban and Country Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 5

The following elections have taken place in addition to those previously reported:— WINDSOR.—Alderman Ihomas Primrose has been elected Muyor of the Windsor Municipal Council…

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The General Elections in Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 3

Those candidates who were returned unopposed, were to-day announced as duly elected in their several electorates. There is very little to announce in the political…

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Municipal Election. Polling Day

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 5

THE poll was taken on Saturday last, at the Council Chamber, Penrith, for the election of three Aldermen to serve in the Council for the ensuing three years in the room of…

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Imperial Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 4

LONDON, February 15.—The address in reply to the Queen's speech has been adopted in the House of Lords. In the House of Commons last night, during the debate on the address in reply,…

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The Imperial Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 10

LONDON, February 14.—A body of 700 police will be placed on guard at the opening of the Imperial Parliament on Thursday to prevent any disturbance arising out of Mr. Bradlaugh's…

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Parliament. Friday, February 9

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly,Mr. COPELAND, in answer to Mr. Spring, stated that a telegram received from Mr. Warden Baker stated that "water is now being supplied to…

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The Rabbit Question in Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 20

THE bill on the subject of the wild bunny has been again considered in committee, and the various discussions which took place on the several clauses must have proved most interesting to rabbit fanciers,…

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Members of the New Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 17

D. O'CONNOR, WEST SYDNEY. GEORGE DAY, ALBURY…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 327

THE Legislative Council was occupied again on Thursday in the consideration of the Inscribed Stock Bill, but made very little progress. Mr. Piddington moved an amendment on clause 5, with the object of…

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