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

Politics & elections, 1898

416 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 21

In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 August 1898 · page 5

When the Assembly met for business on Wednesday evening the adoption of the Address-in-reply was moved by Mr. Garland, the new member for Woollohra, and seconded by Mr…

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Opening of Parliament

Molong Argus · Friday 19 August 1898 · page 5

THE first session of the eighteenth Parliament of New South Wales was opened by Commission on Tuesday last. After the sweating in of…

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Life of the Present Parliament

Molong Argus · Friday 19 August 1898 · page 7

THE present Parliament was elected on one issue only, that of Federation, and scarcely any other subject cropped up during the campaign. Parties too…

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The Opening of Parliament. the Governor's Speech. Federation to the Forefront

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 August 1898 · page 6

The eighteenth Parliament af New South Wales was opened on Tuesday by commission. A crowd of nearly 2000 persons assembled in Mocquarie-street, but there was no spectacular…

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An Election Pip

Molong Argus · Friday 19 August 1898 · page 7

IN the winter of 1895 a candidate was caught in a veritable blizzard on his way to a meeting at Frozen Hill. He was wet through and almost congealed…

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Thursday's Sitting. Election of Chairman of Committees. the Debate Continued. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 19 August 1898 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly met at the usual hour this afternoon. Mr. McCourt was unanimously reelected Chairman of Committees…

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Legislative Assembly. Elections and Qualifications Committee

National Advocate · Friday 19 August 1898 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday afternoon the Speaker laid on the table his warrant appointing the following gentleman to form…

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Opening of Parliament

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 2

Parliament was formally opened by commission on Tuesday, but the business done was merely the swearing in of members and the election of Speaker…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney, This Day

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 9

Parliament was opened at noon to-day with the usual ceremony. The speech duals first with Federation, and says it is proposed to submit for the…

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The British in Africa. Cape Colony Elections. LONDON, Monday. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1898 · page 3

Latest information regarding the advance of the Anglo-Egyptian troops on Khartom states that the transport with the convoy, has reached the advance In connection with the general elections of Cape Colony, now proceeding, Mr W. P. Schriener, who was Attorney-General in Mr. Cecil Rhodes' Ministry,…

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Cape Colony Elections. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 August 1898 · page 3

In connection with the election of members of the House of Assembly in Cape Colony, now proceeding, it is announced that the Afrikander Bund,…

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Cape Colony Elections. LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 25 August 1898 · page 3

Mr. Cecil Rhodes has an overwhelming majority in Namagualand, the Progressive Party winning both seats, but the Afrikander Bund's majority is…

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In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 August 1898 · page 5

The debate on the Address-in-reply was resumed by Mr. O'Sullivan on Tuesday evening. He was followed by Mr. Cohen, of Petersham, the next speaker being the Minister for Lands,…

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Journalists in Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 August 1898 · page 6

No fewer than 16 pressmen have been elected as members of the new Parliament. They are Messrs. J. Ashton, late proprietor of a newspaper in the Riverina district; W. Bennett, of the…

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Sydney Squibs. in Parliament. -- Playing at Religion. -- Sabbath Drinking. -- the Cost of Armaments. -- the March of Science

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 August 1898 · page 7

After a sort of trial gallop on Wednesday last week, Parliament was opened with the customary comic-opera foolery on Thursday, and a merry pace was set by the Premier, Mr. Lyne, Mr…

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House of Commons. Election for Southport. London

National Advocate · Friday 26 August 1898 · page 3

The election of a member of the House of Commons for Southport Division of South-west Lancashire, to fill the vacancy caused by the appointment of the…

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Cape Colony Elections. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 3

In connection with the elections in Cape Colony, the Progressives have gained seats for Timbuland district…

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Cape Colony Elections. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1898 · page 3

The latest results of the elections for the House of Assembly in Cape Colony state that the Afrikander Bund is now assured of a majority of five seats…

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Pith of Parliament

National Advocate · Wednesday 31 August 1898 · page 2

[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.]…

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Pith of Parliament

National Advocate · Thursday 1 September 1898 · page 2

[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.]…

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