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

Politics & elections, 1895

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Sydney, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 31 May 1895 · page 3

In the Assembly, the Premier, in reply to Sir Henry Parkes, stated that a cable had been despatched to the Agent- General complaining of the delay in the…

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In Parliament. Queen's Birthday Review. Mr. Eddy's Salary. the Unemployed. the Governorship. Parkesian Dignity. the Budget Debate. an All Night Sitting. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 31 May 1895 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr, Brunker, Colonial Secretary, in reply to Mr. Shipway, said the quantity of ammunition expended by the natal and military…

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In Parliament

National Advocate · Saturday 1 June 1895 · page 2

The Assembly sat all Thursday night and yesterday. The Council has passed the Coal Mines Regulation Bill in its second rending, and is now considering it…

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The Budget Debate. Parliament House Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 1 June 1895 · page 3

The debate in the Assembly upon the budget was continued from the time of my last report and not concluded until five minutes past five this evening. The…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1895 · page 2

In the Assembly this evening the Speaker announced the receipt of a letter from Mr. Varney Parkes, resigning his seat for Canterbury…

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The Reid Tariff Proposals. Debate on Ways and Means. Parliament House. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1895 · page 2

On the conclusion of preliminary business in the Assembly this evening, the House went into Committee of Ways and Means on the tariff proposals…

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An Opposition Meeting. an Amendment to Be Moved Equivalent to a Motion of Censure. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1895 · page 2

The Opposition held a meeting at Parliament House this afternoon to consider the proposed tariff resolutions. It was determined that an amendment…

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In Parliament. Varney Parkes Resigns. Mr. Eddy. Aldermanic Contracts. Special Re-appraisements. Who Pays the Piper? Costly Talk. the Tariff Debate. Another Factious Amendment 8Ir George Dibbs Again Leading. an All-nights' Sitting. Opposition Stonewalling. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 5 June 1895 · page 2

As soon as the Assembly met yesterday afternoon the Speaker announced that he had received a communication from Mr. Varney Parkes resigning his seat in the House as…

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The Tariff Resolution. an All Night Sitting. Application of the Gag. Parliament House. Sydney. Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1895 · page 2

The tariff resolution was carried after an all night sitting by 53 to 26. The Dibbs amendment was negatived by 52 to 32…

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The Land Tax Carried. a Penny in the £, Also an Income Tax of Sixpence in the £. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1895 · page 2

In the Assembly Hon. G. H. Reid, Colonial Treasurer, moved a resolution in favor of a land tax of a penny in the £, with an exemption to £475, and…

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In Parliament. the All-night Sitting. the Stonewall and the Cloture. All the Speakers Opposition. Government Majority of 20. the Land and Income Tax Bill Passed. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 6 June 1895 · page 2

After Sir George Dibbs' amendment had been brought to the vote yesterday morning and carried hy 52 to 32, the Premier's original resolution for the remission of duties on…

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South Australian Parliament. Opening by the Lieutenant- Governor. Adelaide

National Advocate · Friday 7 June 1895 · page 3

The South Australian Parliament was opened to-day. The Lieutenant-Gevernor's speech congratulated the country on the rise of prices in staple produce,…

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In Parliament. Payment of Members. the Tobacco Duty. Old Rails. the Railway Commissioners. the Totalisator. the "Gag." Sweeping Government Majorities. the Council and the Coal Mines Bill Aldermanic Contracts. Validating Bill Passed. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 7 June 1895 · page 2

In the Amenably yesterday, Mr. Reid (Colonial Treasurer) informed Mr. Piddington that the Government had not been applied to for the payment of costs in…

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Pith of Partial [The National Advocate is the only newspaper west of Sydney that has its own Gallery reporter and receives its daily budget of Parliamentary news direct from the House.] Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 7 June 1895 · page 3

In the Assembly Hon. G. H. Reid, Colonial Treasurer, in reply to Mr. Griffith, who asked if the Government would consider the advisability of re-…

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Latest Cablegrams. London, Saturday. Italian Elections. Partisans Murdered

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 10 June 1895 · page 3

Intense excitement, attended by violence, marks the general elections throughout Italy. In several instances partisans have been murdered. The Mayor of Minervino a town…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 June 1895 · page 3

The Speaker announced the reelection of Mr. Varney Parkes for Canterbury unopposed. Mr. Parkes took his usual seat…

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In Parliament. Varney Parkes Returns. the Sydney Unemployed. Country Post Offices. the Bell Case. Kerosene Duty. the Japanese Dodge. Trades Disputes Arbitration. Mr. Griffiths' Grievance. the Tariff Bill. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 June 1895 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday Mt. Speaker announced the re-election of Mr. Varney Parkas to £11 the vacancy caused by the resignation of the gentlemen last week…

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The Italian Parliament

National Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1895 · page 2

The Italian Parliament was opened on Monday by King Humbert. In his speech the King said it was intended to introduce legislation to reach…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1895 · page 3

In the Council the Government desired to postpone the Income and Land Tax Assessment Bill for a week. Upon the motion of Dr. MaeLaurin it was…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 13 June 1895 · page 3

In the Assembly, in reply to Mr. Moore, Hon. Sydney Smith, Minister for Mines, said the Mining on Private Property Amendment Bill, now before…

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