The official declaration of the poll took place to-day:— Proctor, 673; Givney, 484; Cleghorn, 317. Mr. Proctor was declared duly elected. The weather is fine. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 13 Jan 1887, Page 7
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