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Politics & elections, 1884

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Our Military Forces. the Debate in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 8

When our report closed yesterday morning the House was still debating the vote for the Permament end Volunteer forces. Mr A. G. Taylor and, Mr. Garrett had already spoken on motion to…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 8

At the time the Herald went to press yesterday morning the House was still sitting in Committee of Supply. The estimate under consideration was "Permanent and Volunteer Military Forces—the General Staff, £3074." Mr. A…

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M'Elhone and the Gundagai Election

Evening News · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 6

That prompt denial of Mr. M'Elhone's statement at Gundagai with regard to the Minister of Works is to be rejoiced at Mr. M'Elhone's lengthy experience in such matters had, no doubt, convinced him…

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Election for Poole

Evening News · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 4

LONDON, April 18.—The election of a member of Parliament for Poole, Dorsetshire, in the place of Mr. Charles Schrieber, deceased, took place yesterday, and resulted in the return of Mr…

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Gundagai Election. Mr. Watson's Absence Condemned. Cootamundra

Evening News · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 6

Mr. John Want will address the electors in the Assembly Hall to-night, when he will challenge the statements made by Mr. M'Elhone. Mr. Slattery, M.L.A., left in the mail train for…

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Gundagai Election. Mr. M'elhone Again Refuted. an Unqualified Denial

Evening News · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, at 6.15 a.m. yesterday? Mr. Wright, the Minister of Works, rose to make statement in reference to a matter of privilege. He said:—"I see by a telegram in this morning's…

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Canterbury Election

Evening News · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 5
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The polling for the election of a member to represent the Canterbury electorate in the Legislative Assembly is taking place to-day, commencing at 8 a.m. and closing at 4 p.m. The central polling place is at the…

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The Gundagai Election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 12

THERE are electorates as there are men that always seem to be in luck's way. History is full of examples of the happy here always on the spot at the critical…

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MISCELLANEOUS. Parliamentary Elections. Ashfield

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 750

The nomination for the Canterbury election took place at 12 o'clock to-day. The candidates nominated were—Mr, Mark John Hammond, who was proposed by the Hon. S. H. Terry, M.L.C., and seconded by Mr. K. Clissold; Mr. George…

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Parliamentary Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 5

London, April 18. -- The election of a member of Parliament for Poole, Dorsetshire, in place of Mr Charles Schrieber, deceased, took place yesterday and resulted in the return of…

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Gundagai Election Nomination. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 5

GUNDAGAI, Friday. -- Mr M'Elhone, M.L.A., spoke for two and s half bours last night on the Government Land Bill to a very large audience, in support of Mr Watson's candidature. His…

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Parliamentary Elections. Nomination for Gundagai. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Gundagai

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 8

The nomination of candidates for the Gundagai electorate took place here to-day in the courthouse; Mr. Michael Norton, returning-officer, presiding. A good number of electors were present, and the meeting was orderly. The…

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Election for Poole, Dorsetshire. London, April 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 12

The election of a member of Parliament for Poole, Dorsetshire, in the place of Mr. Charles Schrieber, deceased, took place yesterday, and resulted in the return of Mr. Harwis,…

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Gundagal Election. (By Telegraph, From Our Correspondent.) Cootamundra

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 April 1884 · page 12

ON Saturday night mr. John Want addressed the largest meeting ever held here. Mr. P. J. O'Donnell, J.P., of Mingay, occupied the chair. Mr. Want delivered an earnest speech, and…

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Parliamentary Elections. Polling for Canterbury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1884 · page 3

The polling for a member to represent the electoral district of Canterbury in Parliament, in the room of Mr. W. H. Pigott, resigned, took place on Saturday last. There were 13 polling booths, at each of which Mr. Hammond…

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Petersham Municipal Election

Evening News · Monday 21 April 1884 · page 3

The polling for an alderman for South Kingston ward, to fill the extraordinary vacancy caused through Mr. W. H. Paling's resignation, took place on Saturday; the candidates being Mr. Arthur Cubitt…

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The Canterbury Election. Result of the Poll

Evening News · Monday 21 April 1884 · page 3

The polling for the election of a member to represent the electorate of Canterbury in the Legislative Assembly took place on Saturday. The returns were not all in until 6 o'clock. At that hour, or shortly…

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Gundagai Election. M'elhone Apologises. Continued Absence of James Watson. M'elhone's False and Filthy Statements. Mr. Want the Favourite. Cootamundra

Evening News · Monday 21 April 1884 · page 5

Mr. Want addressed the electors on Saturday night in the Assembly Hall. He arrived from Gundagai at 6 p.m., having been driven into the town by Mr. P. J. O'Donnell. There was a large…

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A Philosopher's Views of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 April 1884 · page 4

In another column we publish a portion of Mr. Herbert Spencer's reply to the invitation of the Liberal Association at Leicester, to allow himself to be nominated for a seat in…

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