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Politics & elections, 1885

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Paliamentary Election. Mr. George Ranken at Goulburn. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 8

Mr. George Ranken, one of the candidates for the representation of the County of Argyle, addressed a crowded meeting, to-night in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute. The chair was taken by the Mayor, Mr. E. Gi[?] Mr…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday. March 19

Evening News · Wednesday 18 March 1885 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.80 p.m. REPORTS.&c. He reported that his Excellency had assented to the Appropriation Bill for 1854. He also reported the receipt of dispatches and other documents…

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Opening of Parliament. the Soudan Expedition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 March 1885 · page 6

An opening of Parliament is usually a most formal, uninteresting, and hollow ceremony. The occasion brings together in an aimless way numbers of citizens whose forms, year after year,…

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Parliament of New South Wales. the Opening

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 March 1885 · page 5

The fifth session of the eleventh Parliament of New South Wales was formally opened at noon yesterday by his Excellency Lord Augustus Loftus; and owing probably to the facts that, as it was St. Patrick's Day, thousands of…

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OPENING of Parliament. Our Special Telegram. Sydney, Tuesday, 1 p. m

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1885 · page 3

THE Parliament of New South Wales was opened by His Excellency the Governor at noon to-day. There was not a very large concourse of spectators, although, owing to the…

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The Argyle Election. the Writ Issued

Evening News · Wednesday 18 March 1885 · page 6

The Speaker has issued his writ for an election to be held for the electorate of Argyle, for the seat rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. J. T. Gannon. The place of nomination is Marulan, the…

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The Election for Argyle

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 March 1885 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Speaker announced the receipt of a letter from Mr J. T. Gannon announcing his resignation as one of the members for Argyle,…

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The Granville Munioipal Elections

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1885 · page 2

WITH the commencement of its existence as a municipality Granville possesses the privilege of choosing nine of its citizens to guard its…

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Opening of Parliament. the Ceremonies

Evening News · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 6

I was picked, on our last parade, for the "guard of honor" to assist in allowing members of Parliament to go in and discuss the "sudden" affairs which have recently happened. Notwithstanding the fact that…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March l8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 6

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. DALLEY, in reply to Mr. Thornton, stated that the claim sent in by the Bank of New South Wales amounted…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislatives Council Wednesday, March 18

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 6

The President took the chair at half-psat 4 o'clock. THE SOUDAN EXPEDITION. The adjourned debate on the Address in reply to…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 18. the President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the Banking Dispute

Evening News · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 3

In reply to Mr. Thornton, Mr. DALLEY said that the Bank of New South Wales claims £2,111,962 8s 7d. £750,000 are held by the bank in London, and £550,000 in Sydney. the amount due is £311,962…

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The Argyle Election. Sir Henry Parkes in Goulburn. the Soudan Question. Goulburn

Evening News · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 5

One of the largest meetings over held here took place in the Oddfellows' Hall last night, when Sir Parkes addressed the electors. Mr. Davies was voted to the chair, and on the platform were a large number…

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The Argyle Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 4

In an article on Sir Henry Parkes' retirement from Parliament, based on a statement of his to a reporter from this journal, sent to obtain from him a fuller account of the reasons that…

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The Argyle Election. Interview with Sib Henry Parkes. His Speech to the Electors. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 March 1885 · page 5

GOULBURN, Wednesday,--A representative of the "Southern Argus" had a lengthened inter, view with Bit Henry Parkes this afternoon. Sir Henry said he contested the electorate, not on any…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 19

Evening News · Friday 20 March 1885 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took his seat at 10 minutes past 4 p.m. THE ADDRESS IN REPLY. Mr. DALLEY moved—"That the House proceed…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1885 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 10 minutes past 4 o'clock. THE ADDRRSS IN REPLY. Mr. DALLEY moved,—"That the House proceed to…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 19. The President took the chair at 4.10 p.m. Address in Reply

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 March 1885 · page 8

Immediately after the House assembled, the President, accompanied by several hon. members proceeded to Government House and presented to the Governor the address in reply to his…

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The Argyle Election. Mr. Ranken's Retirement. Testimonial to Mr. Gannon. Goulburn

Evening News · Friday 20 March 1885 · page 4

Mr. Ranken has publicly announced his determination not to contest the electorate. In his address fee says that he retired because he was advised to do so by those who invited him here a few days ago. He…

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The Argyle Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 March 1885 · page 4

In a letter which we publish this morning, Sir Henry Parkes declares that some statements made by us in an article concerning himself, which appeared in yesterday's issue are wholly…

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