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Politics & elections, 1883

1,428 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 72

Disturbance at the Election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 July 1883 · page 15

London, July 18.— The election for the borough of Wexford, the vacaney for which coat vas created by the resignation of Mr. T. M. Hoaly, took place to-day, and occasioned more than a…

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The Wexford Election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 July 1883 · page 13
Also in Australian Town and Country Journal

ON Tuesday Mr. W. Redmond, brother of Mr. J. E. Redmond, M.P. for New Ross, was elected to the Imperial Parliament for the borough of Wexford. The…

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Election Riot in Ireland. London, July 18

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 July 1883 · page 136

The election for the borough of Wexford, the vacancy for which seat was created by the resignation of Mr. T. M. Healy, took place to-day, and occasioned more…

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After the Election Was Over

Sydney Punch · Saturday 21 July 1883 · page 6

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After the Election was Over. (Vide Cartoon.)

Sydney Punch · Saturday 21 July 1883 · page 3

A PIEMAN arrayed. In the robes of his trade, Opened his can, and these words he said: -- "I've a number of pies and promises made; On the hustings I boasted, aye. fathers, free…

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Latest Telegrams. The Queensland Elections. BRISBANE

Evening News · Tuesday 24 July 1883 · page 2

Mr. J. Dickson, formerly treasurer and member for Enoggera, who went to England on private business, has satisfactorily arranged to be out in time for the coming elections. Mr…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 July 1883 · page 3

In the Legislative Council, the Betting Prevention Bill passed its third reading, and considerable progress was made in committee on the Dog Act, No other business of importance was done…

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Parliament of South Australia. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 July 1883 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day, a return was tabled, which showed that the average rent per acre of all scrub leases was 23d. The Government tabled a return showing that the total immigration from…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 July 1883 · page 8

In the Council to-day the Dog Bill was passed through committee, after which the House adjourned until next Tuesday. A cauous of members was held this afternoon, at which it was unanimously decided to…

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Parliament of South Australia. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 July 1883 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Ward, on a formal motion, which he afterwards withdraw, called attention to a telegram in the Register, from Melbourne, stating that the Hon. James Service had been in…

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Opening of the Parliament of Tasmania. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 July 1883 · page 8

Parliament was opened to-day with the usual ceremony customary on such occasions. His Excellency's speech referred to the Postal Conference and to the provision made for immigration last year; also, to the…

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The Queensland Elections. BRISBANE

Evening News · Wednesday 25 July 1883 · page 2

Mr. J. E. Dickson, formerly treasurer and member for Enoggera, who went to England on private business, has satisfactorily arranged to be out in time for the coming elections. Mr…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 July 1883 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Robert Harper, Whilst asking the Premier for further information on the annexation question, alluded to the rumour prevalent in Melbourne that the South Australian…

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The Parliament of South Australia. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 July 1883 · page 8

The Legislative Council after having further dealt With the Married Women's Property Bill has adjourned for the rest of the week. In the Assembly it was resolved, on the motion of…

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Grenfell Municipal Election. GRENFELL

Evening News · Thursday 26 July 1883 · page 2

The municipal election took place on Tuesday, when Messrs. C. J. Ingrey, R. Halls, W. Purss. D. Pyne, R. Read, and J. Sippel were returned, out of 15 candidates…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 July 1883 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day, the Bill to provide for Regulation and Inspection of Mines and Mining Machinery was introduced by the Minister for Mines and read a first time…

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Dissolution of the Queens. Land Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 July 1883 · page 3

A proclamation was issued in the Gazette to-day, dissolving the Legislative Assembly. The writs will be issued to-morrow. There is unprecedented excitement throughout…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 July 1883 · page 6

In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Service, in replying to Mr. Graves, said that the Government, having costsuited the Agent-General, would not produce the correspondence between the Government and the…

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Parliament of South Australia. the Budget Speech. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 July 1883 · page 3

The Treasurer made his budget speech this afternoon. He regretted that he had not such a pleasant tale to tell as last year. The colony was in a critical position, and Parliament must…

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