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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1889

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Opening of Parliament

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 3

Parliament opened at noon with an unusually brilliant ceremonial. The Council was thronged with ladies, and many hundreds were unable to find accommodation within the…

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Prorogation of the Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 3

The Victorian Parliament has been prorogued. There was a large gathering at the Council Chambers on the occasion. The Governor's speech was very ambiguous upon…

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By Telegraph. Parliament. Sydney, This Day

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 November 1889 · page 3

The Legislative Council met at 4 p.m. The adoption of the address in reply was moved by the Hon. Edmund Webb. Referring to Federation he expressed the belief that the…

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Parliament

National Advocate · Thursday 28 November 1889 · page 3

Business in Parliament last night was unimportant. Mr. Crick asked all the questions put. Mr. Barbour's motion that no new business be taken after 11 o'clock was carried,…

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Latest Telegrams. Parliament Re-opens. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 28 November 1889 · page 2

Parliament was opened with the usual ceremony to-day. The Governor's speech promises a Local Government Bill, Electoral Reform Bill, a comprehensive…

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By Telegraph. Parliament

National Advocate · Friday 29 November 1889 · page 3

In the Legislative Council the Hon. A. H. Jacob was re-elected Chairman of Committees. Sir Alfred Stephen re-introduced his Divorce Bill. A motion was made by Mr. Day for the…

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Monaro Election

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1889 · page 3

Three candidates are announced for Monaro, including Mr. Ellis, of Sydney, barrister…

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The Elections in Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1889 · page 3

The municipal poll was declared at 7 o'clock last night. The old members were all re-elected with the exception that Chapman defeated Ald. McMahon. Messrs. Carroll and Christie…

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N.S.W. Parliament. a Victory for W. P. Crick

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1889 · page 3

Mr. Crick carried a motion for the appointment of a select committee to inquire into the conduct of Manning, the Police Magistrate at Ryde, in the face of the strong opposition of…

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Monaro Election

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1889 · page 3

The nomination will be made at Cooma on the 11th December, and the polling will take place on the 17th…

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PARLIAMENT. Federation

National Advocate · Thursday 5 December 1889 · page 3

In the Council Mr. Heydon moved : "That in the opinion of this House no system of Federation should be entered upon by this colony, which would have the effect off…

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By Telegraph. Parliament. Mr. Dibbs' Motion. Sydney, This Day

National Advocate · Friday 6 December 1889 · page 3

After the formal business yesterday Mr. Dibbs gave notice that he would move on Tuesday next :—" That, in the opinion of this House, the Government has failed to carry out…

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The Candidates for Monaro

National Advocate · Friday 6 December 1889 · page 3

Mr. Gale has retired as a candidate for Monaro, and Mr. G. E. Miller has been selected to represent the Protectionists. Mr. Meyers, a local solicitor, will be the Frectrade…

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Important Change in the University Rules as to Election of Fellows

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 December 1889 · page 3

An important report was adopted by the University Senate yesterday, by which fellows may now be elected every five years instead of for life…

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Proceedings in Parliament. Sympathy with Searle's Family

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 December 1889 · page 3

In the Assembly last night Mr. Garvan proposed that Parliament should take measures to pass a vote of condolence with Scarle's family; but the proposal…

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By Telegraph. Parliament. Mr. Dibbs' Speech. J.P. Abbott Speaks for the Government, amid the Surprise and

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 December 1889 · page 3

Mr. Dibbs moved his motion in an effective speech, tracing the progress of Protection, and showing the necessity for the introduction of such a policy. Mr. McMillan followed,…

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By Telegraph. Parliament. The Debate Resumed. Sydney, This Day

National Advocate · Thursday 12 December 1889 · page 3

Mr. Want resumed the debale on the motion of censure and supported the Government. Mr. Garvan followed with a careful analysis of the Treasurer's statement, and charged Mr…

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The Monaro Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 16 December 1889 · page 2

Messrs. O'Connor, Reid, and Carruthers addressed large meetings in the Monaro electorate on Saturday in favour of the freetrade candidate. A sharp contest is…

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A Member of Parliament in Financial Difficulties

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1889 · page 3

Another petition has been lodged in Bankruptcy for the sequestration of the estate of John Shepherd, M.L.A. The petition is filed by the Sydney Agency and Finance Company…

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