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

Politics & elections, 1897

366 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 19

The Budget Speech. a Deficit Op £1,000,000. Profuse Apologies by the Premier for the Shortage. He Cannot Explain the Figures Away. Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 15 October 1897 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at the usual hour. Formal business business been transacted, the House, at 7.30, resolved itself into Committee of Supply…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 October 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier in reply to Mr. Lyne said that it was the intention of the Government to continue the financial debate till…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 21 October 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Council tho President took the chair at 4.30; Dr. Garran, in on answer to Mr. Pulsford, said that no part of tho land unimproved value,…

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The Austrian Parliament. LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 22 October 1897 · page 3
Also in Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal

A disorderly scene yesterday took place in the Austrian Reischrath between the Nationalist Party and the Czeko members. The desks were torn to pieces…

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Pith of Parlia[?] Legislative Council. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 22 October 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Council the President took the chair at 4.30. Dr. Creed obtained leave to introduce a bill to "facilitate and control and for the treatment of persons…

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The Protectionist Candidate

Molong Argus · Friday 22 October 1897 · page 2

WITH reference to the nominee of the Molong Branch of the Molong Electoral Protection Association, the nominations for which were to be…

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The Austrian Parliament. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 23 October 1897 · page 1

A disorderly scene yesterday took place in the Austrian Reischrath between the Nationalist Party and the Czecks members. The desks were torn to pieces…

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Victorian Elections. the State of Parties

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1897 · page 10

THE Victorian general elections took place last week. An examination of the pledges of members returned at the election shows that the state of parties is as follows:—…

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Our Letter Box. the Protectionist Candidate. (To the Editor.)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1897 · page 4

SIR,—I know full well that the fiscal policy of your paper is in strong opposition to my fiscal opinions. Bub this I also know, that to all sorts and conditions of men you give…

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The Harvest and the Elections

National Advocate · Saturday 23 October 1897 · page 2

MR. George Reid, it is stated by one of his intimates, feels certain that his party would have been defeated five months ago if a general election had been held…

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Mr. J.G. Ward's Election. AUCKLAND

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1897 · page 3

The " Evening Post" of Wellington to-night announces that the Court of Appeal is that Mr. J. G. Ward Ex-Treasurer shall retain his seat for…

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Queensland Parliament. BRISBANE

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 3

The Queensland Assembly which met yesterday is still sitting considering the Estimates. Early this morning the Government declined to adjourn and the Labor section…

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The Lucknow Leases. a Question in Parliament. Parliament House

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 2

Mr. Lyne asked the Premier in the Assembly this afternoon whether, in view of the importance attached to the opinion given by the Crown Solicitor in connection…

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Pith of Parlia[?] Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night Mr. Griffiths moved the second rending of the International Patents and Trade Marks Arrangement Bill. He pointed…

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The Federal Question. the Govt. Paltering. Parliament House. Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 2

In the Assembly this evening Mr. Copeland resumed the debate on the Federal Act Amendment Bill. There was before the House a motion for…

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The Direct Taxes. Parliament House, Wedensday

National Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1897 · page 3

The Premier, in the Assembly this afternoon in reply to Mr. Lyne, stated that he would bring up a new bill to validate the land and income taxes…

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Pith of Parlia[?] Legislative Council. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Council the President took the chair at 4.30. The Church and School Lands Bill was further considered in Committee and…

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Supply Bill in the Assembly. a Financial Debate. Parliament House

National Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1897 · page 3

In the Assembly this evening Mr. Reid moved the suspension of the standing orders to allow of a Supply Bill being passed through all its stages in one day. He said…

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Interesting Political Humors. Lucknow and the Labor Party. Parliament House

National Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1897 · page 3

The labor party held a caucus this after noon to consider what action should be taken in the House with regard to the Lucknow strike. It is is understood that it was resolved…

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