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

Politics & elections, 1891

482 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 25

Opening of Parliament. First Day's Business. Public Interest in the Ceremony.—The Labor Members Cheered.—Members cheered.—MEMBERS Sworn In.—mr. J. P. Abbott Elected Speaker.—mr. Crick on the Speaker.—mr. Crick on the Speaker.—notices of Motion.—the Bourke Members.—cussed.—postpone—ment of Division. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 July 1891 · page 2

The Fifteenth Parliament of New South Wales was opened at noon to-day by Commission. His Excellency the Governor attends to-morrow to deliver…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Thursday. a Pervert. the Address in Reply. Want of Confidence Motion

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 16 July 1891 · page 3

Mr. R. B. Smith announced yesterday, that he has become a convert to Protection. The Address-in-Reply has been agreed to by the Legislative Council…

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Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. the Governor's Speech.—bidding for the Labor Vote.—certain Duties to Be Remitted.—notices of Motion.—want of Confidence Vote Moved by Mr.dibbs. Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 16 July 1891 · page 3

The Governor attended Parliament House at noon to-day and delivered the opening speech. The ceremony was conducted with the usual celebration…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Thursday Night. the Labor Party

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 17 July 1891 · page 2

The Labor party have decided to support the Government on the vote of censure motion…

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Parliament. Yesterday's Business. the Bourke Members Sworn In.—notices Ok Motion.—the Want of Confidence Dehate.—eloquent Speech by Mr. Rose.—views of the Labor Party.—not Bound to Any Government.—opposed to Federation. Sydney, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 17 July 1891 · page 3

In the Assembly this evening the Speaker, on taking the Chair, announced the return of the Bourke writ, a proclamation having been issued…

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Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. Political Ferment.—a Great Crowd Outside the House.—the Strangers' Gallery Rushed.—the Speakerthreatens.—mr.langwell Takes His Seat.—the Bourke Trouble.—want of Confidence Debate. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 July 1891 · page 2

Parliament House, this afternoon, presented a lively aspect, indicating plainly that much excitement prevailed outside on political matters. Some time…

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The Federation Scheme in Victorian Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 23 July 1891 · page 3

The Victorian Premier announced in ! the Assembly that the Federation Draft Bill will be considered apart from party politics…

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Parliament. Yesterday's Business. Parkes Fences Questions.—gough Attacks the Government—criticism by Mr. Wall.—mr. Reid's Speech—supports the Government, But Denounces Federation—broken Promises—probable Government Majority of Seventeen. Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 23 July 1891 · page 2

The Assembly met this afternoon at the usual hour. Sir Henry Parkes declined to answer a question by Mr. Willis as to how many…

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Parliament. the Government Victorious. How Members Voted. the Labor Party "Nobbled." Interesting Developments Anticipated. Adjournment Till Tuesday. the Jaynil's Position. Sydney, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 24 July 1891 · page 3

In the Assembly the debate on the Address-in-Reply, with Messrs. Dibbs' and Garvan's amendments thereupon, was continued until 2.30 this afternoon,…

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The Electoral Labor League. Visit of Sydney Delegates. the Division in Parliament. Rowdyism Rampant. a Free Fight

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 July 1891 · page 2

A meeting was called for last night in the Oddfellows' Hall for the purpose of hearing from two of the Labor representatives a full and clear explanation of the…

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Latest News. The Balranald Election. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1891 · page 3

The declaration of the poll at Bal-ranald made to-day gives—Newton (PL) 829, Wilkinson (F) 705, Lukeman (P) 646, and Cameron (P) 542…

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Pith of Parliament. Important Notices of Motions. Ministerial Statement. McMILLAN'S Resignation. Department of Industry a Myth. Parkes Under the Labor Whip. Sydney Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 July 1891 · page 2

The Assembly met this afternoon at at 3.45, and on the motion of Sir Henry Parkes at once proceeded to Government House to present the…

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New Zealand Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 30 July 1891 · page 2

Sir George Grey has moved in the New Zealand House of Representatives a motion in favor of Federation embracing the British colonies, the British Empire and all English-speaking…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Thursday. Legislative Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 30 July 1891 · page 3

Mr. Jacobs was unanimously re-elected Chairman of Committees in the Legislative Council last night…

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Pith of Parliament. a Batch of Bills. Labor Members Give Notice of Motions. Conspiracy Laws Practically Objected To. the Bourke Disturbances. Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 30 July 1891 · page 3

In the Assembly to-night in reply to Mr. Fitzgerald, Sir Henry Parkes said that the Government do not intend to make any fresh appointments to the…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Friday. Magistrate for Bourke

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 31 July 1891 · page 2

In the Assembly yesternight, replying to a question, the Premier said the Government had decided to send Mr. O'Malley Clarke, S.M., to Bourke, to administer…

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Pith of Parliament. a Magistrate for Bourke. Mr. Crick on Pensions. Motion for Their Abolition Sydney, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 31 July 1891 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, in reply to Mr. McCourt, Sir Henry Parkes said the Government intended to introduce a bill to amend the Civil…

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Labor Candidates. London, July 29

National Advocate · Friday 31 July 1891 · page 3

Tom Mann, whose name has been closely identified, with the cause of labor in London during the past two years, will probably be nominated as a…

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Tom Mann a Candidate

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 31 July 1891 · page 3

Mr. Tom Mann, whose name has been so closely identified with the cause of labor in London during the past two years, will probably be nominated as a candidate at…

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Sir Henry Parkes. His Anxiety to Retire. a Big Offer to Him. His Autobiography. Parliament to Recognise His Services. Sydney, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 1 August 1891 · page 2

For some months past the Premier, at intervals, has expressed a desire to get away from the worry of official life with a persistency which amounted almost to…

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