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Politics & elections, 1885

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The Argyle Election. a Violent Speech by Parkes. Active Campaign

Evening News · Thursday 26 March 1885 · page 5

GOULBURN, Thursday.—The election continues to be the engrossing topic of interest. On Tuesday Sir H. Paries addressed a large meeting of electors in Crookwell. Mr. G. D. Hay occupied the chair. Sir…

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The Argyle Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 March 1885 · page 5

Sir,—I have till now withheld some few details in the explanation which I have given to the press of my reasons for withdrawing as a candidate for Argyle. My motive for stating these facts now will, I think, be obvious…

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[?]Arliamentary Election. the Argyle Contest. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taralga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 March 1885 · page 5

Mr. Osborne addressed a large meeting here last night, and was enthusiastically received. Mr. Wallace also addressed the meeting in support of Mr. Osborne, and a vote of confidence was passed unanimously. A large…

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The Argyle Election. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 March 1885 · page 5

TARALGA, Wednesday.--A [?]arge and influential meeting of electors assembled here last night: to [?] an exposition of Mr Osborne's views. He [?]ccressed the meeting at some length, principaly…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Evening News · Friday 27 March 1885 · page 4

At an Executive Council meeting this morning, his Excellency the Governor assented to the Soudan Expedition Indemnity Bill, and a proclamation wm directed to issue proroguing Parliament…

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The Dump Oars Again. a Series of Accidents. Proceedings in Parliament

Evening News · Friday 27 March 1885 · page 3

In the Assembly last night, Mr. SYDNEY SMITH moved the adjournment of the House, in order to attract notice to certain circumstances that had occurred recently, which had caused the engineers on…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 26. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the Marine Board

Evening News · Friday 27 March 1885 · page 3

Mr. DARLEY asked the representative of the Government—"1. Whether his attention has been called to the verdict found at the inquest held on the death of Mrs. Coles, who was killed by the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 26. The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1885 · page 4

Mr. NORTON laid Regulations relating to Mineral Licenses on the table, and it was ordered that the documents be printed. PRINTING COMMITTEE…

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The Argyle Election. Another Violent Speech. the " Heckling." Goulburn

Evening News · Friday 27 March 1885 · page 5

Another monster meeting was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last night, when Sir Henry Parkes delivered his second address in Goulburn. The attendance was a proof that the interest in the…

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The Argyle Election. Sir Henry Parkes on the Press. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1885 · page 5

GOULBURN, Thursday,--Sir Henry Parkes has been unburdening himself, to the electors of Argyle, of his contempt for the opinions of the Sydney press. He told them in his speech at…

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Parliamentary Election. Sir Henry Parkes at Goulburn. [By Telegraph.] (From Our, Own Correspondent.) Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1885 · page 4

There was a crowded meeting at the Oddfellows Hall to-night to receive Sir Henry Parkes, including several ladies. The chair was filled by Mr. William Davis, ex-Mayor, and the meeting opened about 8 p.m. On the…

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Prorogation of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 March 1885 · page 8

The following proclamation, proroguing Parliament, was issued as a supplement to the Government Gazette yesterday:- "Whereas by the bill passed by the Governor and…

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Parliament. the Soudan Debate. Victory for the Government

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 March 1885 · page 8

THE debate, which we reported up to Thursday week, was continued on Friday, terminating on Tuesday night. The speeches were, on the whole, marked by much vigour and effect…

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PARLIAMENT Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 25. General Business

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1885 · page 687

The PRESIDENT announced that leave of absence for the present session had been granted to Messrs. Cadell, Watt, and Busby. Mr. NORTON, in reply to Mr. Daugar'a question, said…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 19. the Address in Reply

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 March 1885 · page 14

Mr. DALLEY moved—"That the House proceed to Government House to present the address in reply to the Governor." The address was duly presented. PAPERS…

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The Argyle Election. the Nomination. Marulan

Evening News · Saturday 28 March 1885 · page 4

The nomination of candidates for the vacancy in the Argyle electorate took place at noon in Marulan, a village 15 miles from Goulburn, About 123 persons were present. Mr. A. G. Finlay, returning…

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The Argyle Election. Powerful Speech by Mr. Osborne. Goulburn

Evening News · Saturday 28 March 1885 · page 5

Mr. Osborne's address, last night, in the Oddfellows' Hall, was, in every sense of the word, a brilliant and effective one. The meeting was such as was unknown here till the present contest began…

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The Spectre-candidate

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 March 1885 · page 12

YET another " Richmond in the field" for Argyle! It is to be hoped this time it is the real Richmond, or at any rate that the lastcomer will stand his ground and see the…

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The Argyle Election. a Great Political Struggle

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 March 1885 · page 19

A POLITICAL campaign, worthy of the occasion— the sending of the Australian soldiers to the Soudan—has been commenced for the Parliamentary representation of Argyle. It is likely to become…

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Parliamentary Election. Nomination for Argyle. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Reporters.) Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 March 1885 · page 9

The nomination in connection with the election of a member for Argyle, in the room of Mr. T. J. Gannon, took place at the Oddfellows' Hall, Marulan, at noon to-day. There was a large attendance of electors. Mr. A. G…

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