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Politics & elections, 1885

1,571 stories in Sydney's papers · page 66 of 79

Dissolution of the Imperial Parliament. (Reuter's Telegram.) London, Nov. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 10

The Imperial Parliament was formally dissolved to-day. The elections will be held forthwith…

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Election Writs

Evening News · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 4

LONDON, November 19.—The writs in connec­tion with the general election have been made returnable on January 12…

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Municipal Elections. Fitzroy Ward

Evening News · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 5

A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr.M.Quinlan was held on Thursday night, at Campbell's Hotel, William street. About thirty gentlemen were present.Mr.E.Greville occupied the chair…

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The Municipal Elections. Fitzroy Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 11

A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. W. M. Quinlan was held at Campbell's Hotel, William-street, last night. There was a large attendance. Mr. E. Grenville occupied the chair. The vote of fitness was proposed by…

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City Municipal Elections. Fitzroy Ward

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 7

The supporters of Mr. Matthew Quinlan, one of the candidates for the Fitzroy Ward, held a meeting last evening at Campbell's Hotel, William-street, Mr. Greville in the chair. Mr…

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Imperial Parliament Dissolved

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 10

London, Thursday.—The dissolution of, Parliament took place to-day, and arrangements have been made for the general election. The writs are made returnable by January 12…

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Notes in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 5

Very little new matter relevant to the issue was introduced into the no-confidence debate last night. There was a general wish to adjourn early, and the speaking was left to the smaller…

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PARLIAMENT The Opening

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 1112

The first session of the twelfth Parliament of New South Wales since the introduction of responsible government was opened on Tuesday. Both Houses met shortly before noon. In the Legislative Council the…

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Parliament in Session

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 13

The twelfth Parliament of New South Wales was opened, Wednesday, by the Lieut.Governor, Sir Alfred Stephen. On the previous day the newly elected representatives met at Parliament House,…

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Parliament. the Opening

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 8

THE first session of the twelfth Parliament of New South Wales was opened on Tuesday A considerable number of ladies were present. At 12 o'clock the President of the Legislative…

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The Opening of Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 1104

The events of the week have been the opening of Parliament and the commencement of the political struggle. The last Parliament closed with a Ministry…

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South Australian Parliament [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Friday. -- Now that the Estimates are nearly disposed of the Session will probably soon terminate. A member of members of the Assembly will be held on…

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The New Parliament and the New Government

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 2

THE curtain has fallen upon the second, act of the new political drama. The elections are over, and the fireworks of rhetoric and stump-oratory have gone out. The third act has begun, and Parliament…

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The 12Th Parliament of N.s.w

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 7

On Tuesday the first session of the 12th Parliament was opened with the customary ceremonies at noon, No fewer than 114 members of the Legislative Assembly were…

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Ladies Page. Gipsy's Notes. Opening of Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 30

It is not a very lively performance, but still there I is an amount of show and pomp in connection there with, besides it is the proper thing to do, so the members' wives and female relatives, with as many…

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Excitement in Adelaide. the Parliament Besieged. Adelaide

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 12

The unemployed difficulty is becoming very serious. Excited mass meetings have now been held three mornings in succession, and on Wednesday afternoon the members ' entrance to the House of…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 9

The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.32 p.m. PAPERS. Ministers laid on the table the following documents, and it waa ordered that they be printed, viz.:—Report of…

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Australasian Parliaments. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Queensland. Prorogation of Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 11

Parliament was prorogued by his Excellency the Governor at noon yesterday with the usual ceromonies. There was a good attendance of member, of both Houses. The Primate, Dr. Barry, Bishop Stanton, and…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 20. The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30. QUESTIONS

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 5

Sir PATRICK JENNINGS, in reply to Mr. Davies (for Mr. Watnon), stated that Cootamundra had been appointed a polling place for district of Young anon the recommendation of…

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N.S.W, Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 20. The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m. QUESTIONS

Evening News · Saturday 21 November 1885 · page 5

In reply to Mr. Davies, who asked for Mr. Watson, Sir Patrick Jennings said that the appointment of; Cootamundra as a polling place for the electoral district of Young was made upon the verbal…

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