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

Politics & elections, 1896

300 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 15

Legislative Council. Land Tax Assessments. Committee of Inquiry Appointed. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 6 November 1896 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-night it was resolved by 22 to 16 to appoint a Select Committee to enquire into and report on the method of valuation of…

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A Scene in the House. Mr. Dick and the Speaker. Parliament House. Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 6 November 1896 · page 2

When the Assembly met this afternoon there was an unusual scene, which, for a time, looked much as though it should result in the removal of a member…

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Bathurst Convention and "Hansard" Reporters. the Matter Before Parliament. Labor Member Hughes Orates. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 6 November 1896 · page 2

In the Assembly yesternight Mr. Hughes asked the Premier whether it was a fact that the delegates appointed to the Federal Convention at Bathurst were to receive free passes…

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McKlnley's Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 6 November 1896 · page 3

The Republican victory in the United stats Presidential election has been a great one. In the House of Representatives there will be a great Republican majority, while…

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The Prorogation of Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 3

Mr. Reid states that the business of Parliament next week will include everything. The means all-night sittings and compressed legislation. Probably the…

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2nd Edition The World The American Elections. Press Opinions. London

National Advocate · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 2

The latest returns from New York with respect to the Presidential elections are as follows. Major M'Kinley... 24 States... 277 votes…

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The Presidential Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 3

Some of the States haw disputed the plurality polled by McKinley, but his position if undoubtedly safe. The McKinley protection platform is…

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Public Business. Parliament Prorogued on Friday. Sydney, Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 9 November 1896 · page 3

The sittings of both Houses this week are likely to be lengthy. The Land Tax Amendment Bill will be pushed forward, but the Fisheries Bill, the…

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The Method of American Elections

National Advocate · Monday 9 November 1896 · page 3

Though Mr. M'Kinley is now President-elect of the United States, he does not assume authority until early next year. As there seems some doubt…

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The American Elections. LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 9 November 1896 · page 3

From New York it is reported that some of the States have disputed the plurality or majority of votes polled by Major M'Kinley. Though the returns…

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Presidential Election Statements by Mkinley and Bryan

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 9 November 1896 · page 3

Major M'Kinley, President eloet, has issued a message to the citizens of the Union. He says that the people of the United Station, by their votes in the recent…

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Questions in Parliament. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 November 1896 · page 2

Mr. Sydney Smith to-night, in reply to Mr. Waddell said that the cost of the Government Metallurgical Works at Clyde was £4,058. Operations were…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 November 1896 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-night, after a long debate, the Loan Bill was road a second time. In Committee the item for a fascine bank round East Kempsey…

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The Federal Faith. Bathurst Convention. Discussion in Parliament. Hansard" Staff Won't Come. Parliament House. Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 November 1896 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night Mr. Schey asKed the speaker whether in view of the granting of the application made for the services of Hansard staff…

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The Witney Green Mine. the Alleged "Jumping" Case Before Parliament. Sydney, Wednesday afternoon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 November 1896 · page 3

On an adjournment motion in tHe Assembly this morning Mr. Price referred to the case of a men named Dempsey and party who applied for a permit under the Mining on…

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Debate Is the Assempy. a Gross Insult to the Council. Mr. Reid's Petty Anger. Parliament House. Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 November 1896 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night the Speaker announced that he had received a message from the Council asking that permission he given for Mr. E…

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Question in Parliament. Parliament House. Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 12 November 1896 · page 3

Mr. Reid in reply to Dr. Ross said that 912 persons had already paid land tax. The approximate revenue from the land tax could not yet be estimated…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House. Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 12 November 1896 · page 3

In the Legislative Council the Loan Bill was read a third time. It was decided to insist on the amendments made regaiding cemeteries in the…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House. Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 12 November 1896 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night Mr. Reid, in reply to Mr. Crick, said that the Hon. C. G. Heydon, M.L.C., received £1,107 in connection with the…

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The Attitude of Queensland. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 12 November 1896 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. Reid, in reply to Mr. Copeland, said that he did not think it would be possible to state before the session closed…

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