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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 6 of 15

Canada. the Coming Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 19 May 1896 · page 3

Sir Charles Topper, the Canadian Premier, addressed a large meeting at Montreal, yesterday in connection with the forthcoming election to the Dominion Pariiament…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 3

The Assembly met at a quarter past four and proceeded to Government House, where it presented the Governor with the Address-in-Reply…

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The Canadian Election

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 2

In addressing a meeting at Montreal in connection with the approaching elections, Sir Charles Tupper, Premier of Canada, made some references to the…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1896 · page 3

In the Assembly, in reply to Mr. Crick, Hon. G. H. Reid, Colonial Treasurer, said the moneys that had been paid Dr…

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[?] [The National Advocate is the only newspaper west of Sydney that has it own Gallery reporter and received daily budget of Parliamentary news direct from the House.] Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Friday 22 May 1896 · page 3

In the Assembly Hon. G. H. Roid, Colonial Treasurer, in reply to Mr. Moore, said his attention had not been called to an order by the Supreme Court…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 May 1896 · page 3

In the Assembly Mr. Thomas, as a matter of personal explanation, referred to the Reid-Tozer incident at Adelaide. He freely stated that what had been…

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Two Candidates Pall In

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 27 May 1896 · page 3

In the Sooth Melbourne selection yesterday Bent and Daglish, two of the candidates, los their deposit of £50…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1896 · page 3

In the Council the Imported Stock Act Amendment Bill was read a first time, and the second reading fixed for to-morrow…

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Regarding Parliamentary Privilege. Has the Assembly Eights Which Are Hot Enjoyed by the Council? Has a Member of Parliament Special Protection in His Own Chamber?

National Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1896 · page 2

A slight misrepresentation, perhaps unintentional, by Mr. Neild, M.L.A., of a private letter received by him from an eminent personage in England, has…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 3

Hon. G. H. Reid, in reply to Mr. IJeild, said a legal difficulty had arisen in regard to the conveyance of the Victoria barracks to the Government under…

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The Artful Candidate

National Advocate · Monday 1 June 1896 · page 2

Two lawyers were candidates for seats on the School Board. In the course of his canvassing one of them came across an old woman, who…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 June 1896 · page 3

Hon. G. H. Reid, Colonial Treasurer in reply to Mr. Affleck said it was not the intention of the Land and Income Tax Commissioners to accept valuations…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 4 June 1896 · page 3

In the Council, the Hon. H. E. Kater said he had been nominated, for the vacancy on the Public Works Committee caused by the death of the Hon…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 5 June 1896 · page 3

In the Council the Hon. W. J. Trickett obtained leave to introduce a bill for the legislation of dentists. qualified to practice…

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Gesture in Parliament. Some Notes From the Gallery

Molong Argus · Friday 5 June 1896 · page 3

LORD DUFFERIN, addressing the students of St. Andres University on "The Art of Oratory," said, "There is no doubt that a graceful, commanding, and dignified…

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Parliamentary Election

National Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1896 · page 2

An election took place for the Frome division of Somersetshire to fill the vacancy caused by the elevation of Viscount Weymouth to the peerage. Mr…

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Cabinet Meeting. the Business of Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 June 1896 · page 2

A meeting of the Cabinet was held yesterday at which Ministers remained in consultation somewhat longer than is customary at ordinary meetings. Among…

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Queensland Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 3

The Queensland Parliament will be opened to-morrow…

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The British Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 June 1896 · page 3

Considerable discontent exists among the Government supporters in the Home of Commons, and the Ministerial majorities in Committee are declining…

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Victorian Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 June 1896 · page 3

The Victorian Parliament was opened yesterday…

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