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Politics & elections, 1885

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Cricket. Parliament V. Bar

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 April 1885 · page 6

A contest between the above teams eventuated on the Association Ground yesterday, and was productive of a very enjoyable day's cricket, the outcome of the game being a victory for the…

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Elections in Victoria

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 April 1885 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The returns of the election for a number of the Legislative Assembly for the Avoca district as follows :--Bouchier, 1023; Tatchell 637 ; Daley, 370; Barrett, 249; W…

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TELEGRAMS. Elections in Victoria. MELBOURNE

Evening News · Monday 27 April 1885 · page 4

The complete returns for the electorates' Avoca and Mandurang show that Messrs. Bou[?]chier and Highett have been returned by large majorities…

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Sad Election Experiences

Evening News · Tuesday 28 April 1885 · page 3

Mr. W. Graunson's election experiences have been the reverse of exhilarating as far as regards himself, though it is satisfactory to nee that the country estimates him at his proper value. At the Avoca (V.)…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 29 April 1885 · page 6

In Tuesday's GOVERNMENT GAZETTE notice is given that Parliament has been further prorog[?] until June 16…

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How the Irish Party Win Their Points in Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 May 1885 · page 6

Writes the Parliamentary "special" of the Dublin Nation", March 21.:—On Monday night a shameful attempt was made by the Government to depart from the spirit of an engagement…

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Parliament of New Zealand. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 May 1885 · page 7

Parliament has been officially summoned to meet on June 11th…

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East St. Leonards Electorate. Mr. M'mahon, J.P., a Candidate

Evening News · Tuesday 5 May 1885 · page 6

In answer to a request made by some of the most influential residents of St. Leonards, Mr. Michael M'Mahon, J.P., Mayor of the Borough of Victoria, has consented to allow himself to be put in…

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Scene in the Austrian Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 May 1885 · page 4

During the recent excited debate on the Budget in the Austrian Second Chamber, the two galleries to which the general public, are admitted had to be thrice cleared, on account of the occupants cheering and hissing the orators on…

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The Manchester Election. London, May 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 May 1885 · page 8

Major J. A. Fergusson, formerly Deputy-Assistant Adjutant General of the South Australian Military Forces, is seeking election to the House of Commons, and has announced…

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St. Leonards Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 May 1885 · page 8

At Mr Kelly's Hotel, Milson's Point, last evening, a meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr Michael MacMohon was held for the purpose of taking the necessary preliminary steps toward…

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Banquets to Members of Parliament.—their Meaning. To the Editor

Evening News · Friday 8 May 1885 · page 8

Sir,—In this world of turmoil hubbub, confusing noises, mad acts, and Soudan expeditions, it is difficult for the simple and unwary to find any sort of wholesome guidance. The resolute, sensible man…

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Mr. Garrard, M.P., on the Parliament

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1885 · page 3

At a banquet given to Alderman Sparkes at Camperdown last Wednesday, Alderman GARRARD was first called upon to respond to this toast. It was well said that…

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Parliament of New Zealand. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1885 · page 989

Parliament has been officially summoned to meet of June 11th…

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North Shore Electorate. Another Candidate

Evening News · Saturday 9 May 1885 · page 6

Another candidate is announced for the electorate of St. Leonards. Mr. A. Burley will address the electors on Monday evening, in the Fig-tree Cottage, Blue's Point, and will give an exposition of his views…

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TELEGRAMS. Elections in Sooth Australia. Adelaide

Evening News · Saturday 9 May 1885 · page 4

The voting for the vacancies in the Legislative Council took place yesterday. All the returns are not yet to hand, two being required for each, district. The candidates are as follow:—Central…

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Paterson Council Election. PATERSON

Evening News · Saturday 9 May 1885 · page 4

The annual election of district councillors toot place yesterday, and caused a little stir. The retiring councillors were Messrs. James Puxty and John Brooker, who together with Mr. Henry Fry…

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The St. Leonard's Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 May 1885 · page 5

A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr L E Ives who is a candidate for the representation of St. Leonards in the Legislative Assembly, was held at the new Masonic Hall, last evening, at 8…

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St. Leonards Election. To the Editor

Evening News · Monday 11 May 1885 · page 5

Sir,—In your issue of to-night I am reported to have apologised for my non-attendance at a meeting, and in doing so to have expressed myself highly favorable to the return of Mr. M'Mahon, a candidate…

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Shipmasters and Officers' Association. Half-yeaerly Meeting. Election of Office-bearers

Evening News · Tuesday 12 May 1885 · page 3

The half-yearly meeting of the Shipmasters and Officers' Association was held in the Association Rooms on Monday evening. Captain Le Guay, vice-president, occupied the chair. There were present—…

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