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Politics & elections, 1886

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Parliament. Fire in Sydney. Legislative Assembly. Saturday, July 10

Evening News · Monday 12 July 1886 · page 6

After our first edition had gone to press on Saturday, Mr. J. H. YOUNG formally moved the postponement of clause 2 of the Customs Duties Bill. At twenty minutes to 5 on Sunday morning a fire broke out in Virgoe, Son, and Chapman's wine and spirit store, 3, Hamilton-street, off Hunter-street. The store is three storeys and basement, substantially…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Saturday, July 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 July 1886 · page 5

The following is a resume of the proceedings after the report of Saturday had closed and before the reporters were admitted:- At 3 o'clock a.m.,…

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The British Elections

Evening News · Monday 12 July 1886 · page 3

LONDON, July 9.—Following was the state of parties at 6 p.m. to-day: Conservatives 263, Unionists 54, Gladstonites 133, Parnellites 71. The Conservatives have gained the following…

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The British Elections. Gladstone Speaks

Evening News · Monday 12 July 1886 · page 5

LONDON, July 10—Tremendous exertions are being made by Gladstone's supporters to unseat the Marquis of Hartington for the Rossendale division of Lancashire…

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Election Progress

Evening News · Monday 12 July 1886 · page 5

LONDON, July 11.—England has elected 95 Gladstonites, one Parnellite, 265 Conservatives, and 44 Unionists. Scotland has returned 38 Gladstonites, 8 Conservatives, and 13 Unionists…

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The British Elections. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 July 1886 · page 9

Tremendous exertions are being made to unseat the Marquis of Hartington for the Rossendala division of Lancashire. JULY 11…

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The British Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 13 July 1886 · page 6

LONDON, July 12.—The London Times advocates the formation of a Hartingtpn-Salisbury Ministry…

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The British Elections. [By Cable.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 July 1886 · page 7

The Times advocates the formation of a Hartington-Salisbury Ministry…

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Notes in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 July 1886 · page 5

When Parliament reassembled yesterday afternoon the great question was what matter should be broached first. Everybody seemed to be in more or less of a fog on this point. The…

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Victorian Parliament. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 July 1886 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--In the Assembly, the Treasurer stated that he would deliver his Budget speech on Tuesday next. Mr. Gillies moved the second reading of the Railway…

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Queensland Parliament. Acting-governor's Speech

Evening News · Wednesday 14 July 1886 · page 3

The fourth session of the ninth Qneenaland Parliament was opened yesterday in Brisbane by Sir Arthur Palmer, the acting-Governor. His speech referred to the good work done by the Federal Council, and…

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South Australian Parliament. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 July 1886 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--In the Assembly, today, Mr. Downer notified his intention to request leave to sit late on Tuesdays. Little business of importance was transacted. Speeches…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly Tuesday, July 13

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 July 1886 · page 6

The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m. RESIGNATION OF MR TRICKETT. The SPEAKER said he had received the following letter from the hon. member for…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, July 13

Evening News · Wednesday 14 July 1886 · page 3

RESIGNATION OF CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES. The SPEAKER, said that he had received a letter from Mr. Trickett, chairman of committees, resigning his office, and notifying that when he…

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Opening of the Queensland Parliament. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 July 1886 · page 5

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The fourth session of the ninth Parliament was opened at noon to-day by the Administrator of the Government, Sir Arthur Palmer, with the usual ceremonies…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, July 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 July 1886 · page 5

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. FLETCHER, in reply to Mr. Barbour, said that a bill dealing with the irrigation questions, dams, and weirs…

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The British Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 14 July 1886 · page 5

LONDON, July 18.—The latest returns fron the elections give the state of parties as follows:—Conservatives 292, Unionists 60, Gladstonites 155, Parnellites 75. The proposal for the formation of…

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The British Elections. (Reuter's Telegram.) London, July 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 July 1886 · page 9

A supporter of Mr. Gladstone has been returned for Anglesea, and Mr. Duckham, a supporter of Mr. Gladstone, has been defeated for the Ross division of Herefordshire…

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The United Kingdom Elections. a Salisbury-hartington Coalition Proposed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 July 1886 · page 5

London, Tuesday.--The result of the elections is causing a good deal of speculation as to the future. The Times to-day advocates a coalition of moderate…

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Victorian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 July 1886 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Assembly to-night Mr. J. J. Madden moved the second reading of the bill for the enfranchisement of members of the Victorian police force. The…

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