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Politics & elections, 1884

1,666 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 84

Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, July 1

Evening News · Wednesday 2 July 1884 · page 8

In the absence of the Speaker, owing to illness, the chair was taken by the Deputy-Speaker, Mr. A Cameron, Chairman of Committees. MANILLA PUBLIC SCHOOL…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, July 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 July 1884 · page 6

The House of met in pursuance of adjournment. Tge CLERK announced that he had received a letter from Mr. Speaker stating that he had again sprained his foot, and hid medical advisor stated that the was unable to attend the…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 July 1884 · page 10

Parliament was opened to-day with the usual formelities. The Governor's speech, which was of considerable length, referred to the death of the Duke of Albany, the Recidiviste question, and the Sydney…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 July 1884 · page 10

Both Houses of Parliament met to-day, and great interest was taken in the proceedings by the public consequent upon the declaration of the Governemnt policy by the Premier of the new Government. The…

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Victorian Parliament. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 July 1884 · page 5

MELBOURNE,. Wednesday.--The Legislative Council sat for two hours this afternoon. Messrs Cuthbert and Belcher were sworn members by the elections and qualifications committee. The…

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South Australian Parliament. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 July 1884 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--The Legislative Assembly had but little business to transact to-day, only a few questions having been asked and answered. The Chief Secretary invited the House…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, July 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 July 1884 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. TEMPORARY SUPPLY BILL. The President announcad his having received from the Governer a message to the effect that his Excellency had…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 July 1884 · page 8

In the Legislative Council this afternoon, Mr. Sargood gave notice for next week that the House adopt the Convention resolutions, and that the Legislature present an address to her Majesty the Queen…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 July 1884 · page 8

Parliament met again this afternoon. The Legislative Council occupied all the afternoon with the debate on the formal motion, which was used yesterday to convey an exposition of the Government policy, The…

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West Macquarie Election. Return of Mr. Lloyd. Bathurst

Evening News · Thursday 3 July 1884 · page 3

The polling for West Macquarie yesterday caused some stir in the district. Mr. Lloyd, the successful candidate, had no opportunity of being present at the nomination, and was unable to…

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Parliamentary Elections. the West Macquarie Election. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 July 1884 · page 5

The polling for West Macquarie to-day caused some stir in the town and at the principal palling-places. Mr. Richardson, who had the electorate to himself till Saturday morning, and canvassed for 10 days, continued his meetings up to the…

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Victorian Parliament. [By TELEGRAPH.]

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 July 1884 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--In answer to a question in the Legislative Assembly, the Information was elicited that the Government will include in the forthcoming Railway Bill, a line to meet the…

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South Australian Parliament. [By TELEGRAPH.]

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 July 1884 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--The Legislative Assembly only sat to-day. The Government introduced a bill abolishing the duty on gold. The second reading was fixed for Tuesday. The Naval…

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Victorian Parliament. a Late Sitting. Melbourne

Evening News · Friday 4 July 1884 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly last night the debate on the resolutions passed by the Sydney convention was resumed. Mr. Walker strongly protested against criminals being sent to…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, July 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 July 1884 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4, and there not being a quorum present, the House stood adjourned until 4 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday next. The following members were present:—Mr. Dalley, Mr…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 July 1884 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly, this evening, Mr. D. Gillies, in replying to Mr. J. Woods, said that the Government would submit a proposal to connect the Victorian and South Australian railways. The debate…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 July 1884 · page 6

The Assembly only sat a short time this afternoon. The Chief Secretary announced that the Government intend to introduce an amendment of the Electoral Act, with a view of providing something in the nature of…

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West Macquarie Election. BATHURST, Thursday Night

Evening News · Friday 4 July 1884 · page 2

The returning-officer, Mr. A. G. Thompson, made the official declaration of the poll in Perth as follows:—Mr. Lewis Lloyd, 375 votes; Mr. W. Richardson, 183 votes; informal, 9. Mr…

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Parliamentary Election. Declaration of the Poll for West Macquarie. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 July 1884 · page 3

The official declaration of the poll for "West Macquarie was made to-day by the returning officer, Mr. A. G. Thompson, who read the statement of the number of votes recorded, which gave a majority of 182 to Mr. Lloyd, who…

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West Macquarie Election. Mr. Richardson Attacks the Press. [By TELEGRAPH.]

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 July 1884 · page 4

BATHURST, Thursday.--The official declaration of the poll took place at Perth to-day. The returning officer, Mr A. G. Thompson, declared Mr Lewis Lloyd elected by a majority of 192…

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