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Politics & elections, 1885

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Imperial Parliament. Censure on British Cabinet

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 12

LONDON, February 28.—In the Houso of Lords last night the Marquis of Salisbury brought forward a motion censuring the Government for ts Egyptian policy. After several speeches had…

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The Imperial Parliament. London, Feb. 28

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 525

In the House of Commons, the debate upon the vote of censure moved by Sir Stafford Northcote against the Government, for their conduct in regard to Egyptian affairs, was…

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The Attempted Blowing Up of the Tower of London and Parliament House

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 March 1885 · page 9

THE English papers of January 30 have highly sensational accounts of the dynamite outrages. The following are the particulars given by the English press;—…

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Another Royal Wedding. Princess Beatrice Beatrice Betrothed. Parliament to Be Asked to Peovide

Evening News · Monday 9 March 1885 · page 4

The Princess Beatrice is to be married to Prince Henry of Battenberg, third son of Prince Alexander of Hesse, who married, in 1851, Princess Julie of Battenberg, morganatically. Prince Henry is their…

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Meeting of Parliament—amendment on the Address. To the Editor

Evening News · Wednesday 11 March 1885 · page 5

Sir,—In this crisis in our history I think it is the bounden duty of every representative of the people to take a very clear, decided, and resolute part. I therefore respectfully ask yon to allow me to give…

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The Opening of Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 12 March 1885 · page 6

Great interest will, of course, be taken in the opening of Parliament on the 17th instant, as, although the session will be short, the questions to be dealt with will be of surpassing importance from a…

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The Argyle Election. MR. G. Ranken a Candidate. Goulburn

Evening News · Friday 13 March 1885 · page 6

Mr. George Ranken, of North Shore, Sydney, is in town, and he has determined to contest the vacancy caused in the Argyle electorate by Mr. Gannon's resignation. It is generally admitted…

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A "Side" Election. a Tory Victory

Evening News · Friday 13 March 1885 · page 6

LONDON, March 11.-The election of a member of Parliament for West Gloucestershire, in place of Colonel R. N. F. Kingscote, C.B. (Liberal), who recently resigned, took place to-day, and resulted…

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(Reuper's Telegrams.) Election of Member for West Gloucestershire. London, March 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 March 1885 · page 7

The election of a member of Parliament for West Gloucestershire, in place of Colonel R. N. Kingscote, C.B. (Liberal), who recently resigned, took place to-day, and resulted in the…

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Reuter's Messages. Election of Member for West Gloucestershire

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 March 1885 · page 5

London, March 11. -- The election of a member of Parliament for West Gloncestershir, in place of Colonel B. N. Kingscote, C.B. (Liberal), who recently resigned took place to-day, and resulted…

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Imperial Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 11

LONDON, March 6.—In the House of Commons last night, Lord Hartington, Secretary for War, confirmed the announcement made by the London TIMES, yesterday, as to the intention of the…

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The Meeting of Parliament

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 3

On the Seventeenth inst., St. Patrick's day, the Parliament of New South Wales is summoned to a special session, to consider the action of the government…

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Town & Country Journal. Sydney, Saturday, Mar. 14, 1885. Expectations from Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 18

IF the last Session of Parliament was the longest and most wearisome on record, the next, summoned to meet on Tuesday next is expected to be the shortest and most eventful. It was little expected…

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Correspondence. the Approaching Granville Municipal Elections. to the Editor of the Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 1

SIR,—Knowing that the MERCURY is widely read in Granville, and that its comments are highly appreciated, may I be allowed through your columns to jot down a few ideas re the…

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The Argyle Election. (By Telegraph. From Our Correspondent.) Goulburn

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 13

Mr. George Ranken, of North Shore, Sydney, is in town, and he has determined to contest the vacancy caused in the Argyle electorate by Mr. Gannon's resignation. It is generally admitted…

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The Opening of Parliament the Government Action Regarding the Soudan. the Opposition Count Forty Mr. Cameron to Be Opposed for the Chairmanship of Committees. Mr. George Merriman Will Be Bridught Forward

Evening News · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 4

As the day when the parliamentary battle over the military action of the Government approaches, internet in politics intensifies. Of course, there have been plenty of proofs afforded lately that…

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Tho Opening of Parliament State of Political Parties. Sir Henry Parkes Denies That He Will Contest Argyle. Mr. Dalley Asked to Do So Last Wednesday. He Refused. If He Had Accepted Sir Heney Would Have Met Him. an Amendment to the Address. the Soudan Debate Will Be Taken at Once

Evening News · Monday 16 March 1885 · page 5

Parliament will be opened at noon to-morrow by the Governor in person. Though the session will be a short one, the importance of the question which has necessitated its being held has made it a most…

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Opening of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 5

Today at noon his Excellency the Governor will Open Parliament, the session being specially convened to consider the action of the Government in despatching Australian troops for service in…

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Parliament. the Opening Ceremony. Legisative Council. Tuesday, March 17

Evening News · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 5

The fifth session of the 11th Parliament, under responsible Government, was opened at noon to-day with all the pomp and ceremony usual on each occasions. Long before the hour appointed for the…

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The Argyle Election. MR. G. Ranken in Goulburn. Goulburn

Evening News · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 5

Mr. George Ranken, a candidate for the representation of Argyle, addressed a crowded meeting last night in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute. The chair was taken by the Mayor, Mr. E. Gillespie. Mr…

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