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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 8 of 19

Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 20 May 1897 · page 3

In the Assembly to-night Mr. Copeland presented a letter to the Speaker withdrawing from the Select Committee on the consolidation of the land laws…

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In Parliament, Consolidation of the Land Laws. Mb. Coghlan. Selectors and the Drought. the Federal Bill. Goal Mines Aot. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 20 May 1897 · page 3

In the Assembly last night a number of questions were asked and answered. The Acting-Premier said that Mr. Coghlan, Government Statistionan, now on leave…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Council Mr. Humphrey presented a petition asking that the Co-operative Colliery and Tramway Bill be proceed with. The petition…

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The Federation Bill. Before the Assembly, Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 3

This evening the House went into committee on the Federal Constitution Bill. A long discussion took place whether on clause 1 of the preamble,…

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In Parliament. the Irrigation Expert. the Pharmacy Bill. the Tick Plague. Ventilation of Coal Mines. the Federation Bill. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 3

In the Assembly last night the Minister for Agriculture, replying to a question said that inquiries were being made concerning the cost of getting Dr. Kock to visit…

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Hungarian Election Riots. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 3

Election riots have taken place at Bosuyaesi in Hungary. The Military were called out against a mob, killing 14 and wounding 30…

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Parliament. Without a Quorum. Said to Be a Government Trick. Parliament House

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1897 · page 2

When the Assembly met this afternoon there was not a quorum of members present. The Speaker immediately adjourned the House until to-morrow…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-night the Cook's River Improvement Bill was read a third time and sent to the Legislative Assembly…

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Parliament House Liable to Destruction Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1897 · page 3

At the Inquiry of the Royal Commission on the proposed new Parliament Buildings to-day Superintendent Bear of the Metroplitan Fire Brigade, stated that…

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The Record Reign Celebrations. Questions in the Assembly. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1897 · page 3

Some question were asked in the Assembly to-night with regard to the Record Reign. Mr. Perry asked the Acting-Premier…

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In Parliament. the Count Out. Amending the Licensing Act Road and Prospecting Votes. Stamp Duties. the Federation Bill. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 27 May 1897 · page 2

In the Legislative Council yesternight several important Bills were dealt with and sent to the Assembly, others passing through Committee…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 28 May 1897 · page 3

In the Assembly Mr. Crick made a personal explanation with reference to certain proceedings instituted against him by the Law Institute, and in which…

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Scene in Parliament. Mr. Sleath and Mr. Hassal. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 3

During the debate this evening which was initiated by Mr. Crick, with regard to the betting lows of the colony a scene took place between Mr. Hassall and Mr…

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

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly this evening a debate on the Betting Laws of the colony was opened by Mr. Crick on a motion for adjournment…

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The Rise of the Springs. Report by Mr. Russell. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly tonight, in reply to Dr. Ross, Mr. Jacob Garrard tabled a report by Mr. Russell, Government Astronomer, attributing the…

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Tuesday's Scene in the Assembly. the Speaker Apologises. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1897 · page 3

In the Legislvtive Assembly today the Speaker, Sir Joseph Abbott, apolo-gised to Mr. Sleath for having threatened to have him removed on…

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Pith of Parlia[?] Legislative Assembly. a Drought Debate. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly tonight Mr. Gould, i reply to Mr. Haynes, said that he was inquiring into the case of John Collins sentenced to 3…

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Poth of Parlia. Legislative Assembly. Parliament House. Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 4 June 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night on a motion for adjournment with regard to the record reign celebrations Mr. Hogue complained of the too large…

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Path of Parlia. Legislative Assembly. the Re Election of Minsters. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 3

Mr. Brunker in the Assembly to-night said that is was not intended to go on with the Federation Bill to-morrow, as he had promised that the…

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BATHURST Daily free Press. "Magna est versias et prosvalebit. "Wednesday, June 9, 1897. Re-election of Ministers

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 2

IN the Assembly yesterday the second reading of a bill introduced by Mr. HOGUE to amend the law which compels Ministers to seek re-election upon their acceptance…

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