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Politics & elections, 1888

2,183 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 110

Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, February 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1888 · page 5

[?] SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 3 o'clock. NEW MEMBERS. Mr. SPEAKER informed the House of the re-election of Mr. Andrew Bardie M'Cullech, jun., as member for the…

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Parliament. Wednesday February 8. Legislative Assembly. The House met at 3.30 p.m. Pastoral Rents

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 February 1888 · page 8

In answer to Mr, O'SOLLIVAN, the MINISTER OF LANDS said two Crown lessees had refused to pay any other rent for their holdings than that fixed by the…

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Parliament. Tuesday February 7. Legislative Assembly. The House met at 3.30 p.m. New Members

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 February 1888 · page 3

The SPEAKER announced to the House that the following members had been elected for the constituencies mentioned: Mr. A. H. M'Cultoch (Central…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, February 7. the Speaker Took the chair at 3.30 P.M. New Members

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1888 · page 5

The SPEAKER announced that during the adjournment vacancies had occurred in the constituencies of Central Cumberland, Paddington and Newtown, which had been filled by…

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The Newtown Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1888 · page 6

Sir,—Your correspondent, Mr. Fitzgerald, in your issue of to-day, propounds a theory of a very amusing character with regard to the unpolled votes at the Newtown election. He is of opinion that the doctors of this colony are filled…

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The Municipal Elections and Nominations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1888 · page 7

The following are the results of the municipal elections for the current year, now being held throughout the colony, as reported up to date:- ADAMSTOWN.—The names of the candidates nominated…

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The Late Paddington Election. a Recount Demanded

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 February 1888 · page 5

IT is stated that Mr. Hellmrich, one of the candidates at the late Paddington election, has notified Mr. Allen, the successful candidate, of his intention to demand a…

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Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 February 1888 · page 6

THE following are additional nominations to there already reported in connection with the municipal flections now on:-- CANTERBURY.--The following gentlemen…

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A Parliamentary Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1888 · page 5

LONDON, Friday Night.—Mr. Mattinson, a Conservative, has been elected unopposed for the vacant seat in the representation of the Walton division of Liverpool…

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Notes in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 February 1888 · page 4

On the principle of making hay while the sun shines, now is the time for the Government to push vigorously on with the work of the session. There is an interval of…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 8

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 February 1888 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The PRESIDENT read a message from Mr. E. W. Wallington, private secretary…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1888 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. NEW MEMBERS. The PRESIDENT reported that he had received a message from his Excellency the Governor intimating that his…

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Municipal Nominations and Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1888 · page 6

The following is a continuation of the list published in yesterday's Herald of the municipal nominations and elections throughout the colony received up to date:- ALBURY.—The Mayor, in the capacity of returning…

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Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 February 1888 · page 3

THE following are additional nominations to those already reported in connection with the municipal elections now on:--LEICHHARDT .--Nominated alderman :…

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The Late Paddington Election. a Recount Demanded

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 February 1888 · page 6

It is stated that Mr. Hellmrich, one of the candidates at the late Paddington election, has notified Mr. Allen, the successful candidate, of his intention to demand a…

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The Opening of Parliament. London

The Australian Star · Friday 10 February 1888 · page 5

Parliament opens to-day. The Speech from the Throne will state that friendly relations continue to exist with foreign Powers. The settlement of tho Afghan…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, Feb. 9

The Australian Star · Friday 10 February 1888 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at 3.30 o'clock. Sheep and Cattle Disease. In reply to Dr. Boss, Mr. ABIGAIL said…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 9

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 February 1888 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 p. m. CONVERSION INTO MINING CONDITIONAL PURCHASES VALIDATION BILL…

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The Crimes Act. Conviction to Disqualify for Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 February 1888 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night.—It is rumored that the Government intend to propose when Parliament meets that a conviction under the Crimes Act shall disqualify any…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1888 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 p.m. THE NEW ATTORNEY-GENERAL. Mr. SIMPSON said: I have the honour to state that I have accepted the office of Attorney-General in the present…

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