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

Politics & elections, 1899

495 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 25

In Parliament. the Address to the Queen. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 3 August 1899 · page 3

In the Assembly lost night tho Premier moved the adoption of the Federal address to the Queen. He referred to the different clauses and said: "I shall always fool…

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PARLIAMENT. Questions and Answers. Government Stock and Tuberculosis. Mr. Sydney Smith's Appointment. the Newcastle Mine Commission. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1899 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, the Speaker took the chair at 4.30. A number of questions were answered…

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In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday the Premier gave notice that on the following day he would move that the House agrees to an address to the Queen, " praying for the establishment of the…

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Sydney Squibs. European Royalties. -- the Peace Conference. -- About Strikes, -- in Parliament. -- Some Stories

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 7

The German Parliament having taken the bumptious Kaiser down a peg by informing him that he did not own the earth, His Majesty has cooled a trifle and ceased, for a time at least, to…

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PARLIAMENT. The Public Service. Mr. Barling's Relatives. "Father of the Wife of his Second Cousin." SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 2

In the Assembly the Speaker took the chair at 4.30. Ministers answered a number of questions. Mr. Lee informed Mr…

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In Parliament. the Paris Exhibition. "What Relation Was Dick to Tom?" the City Railway. Central Division Leases. the Dentists Bill. the Address to the Queen. Mr. Haynes Moves an Amendment. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 2

In the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon information was sought as to whether any stops had been taken, or would bo taken, to have the colony represented at the Paris…

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Dr Ross in Parliament

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 5 August 1899 · page 6

DURING the Address in Reply to the Governor's speech, Dr. Roes, M.L.A., delivered a very lengthy oration upon many interesting subjects. Owing to the number of local matters…

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In Parliament. Australian Riflemen. the City Railway. Mr. Parkes and the Dissolution. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 9 August 1899 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday, in reply to questions, the Premier stated that no details had yet been worked out with regard to the proposed visit of an Australian rifle team to…

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PARLIAMENT. Lands in the Central Division. Some Figures Given. Coghlan and Federal Finance. Educating the West Australians. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 August 1899 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the Speaker took the chair at 4.30. The Minister for Lands, in reply to…

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In Parliament. the Bourke Weir. Closer Settlement. the Address to the Queen. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 10 August 1899 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday, in reply to a question the Minister for Works said that the cost of the Bourke Weir was £19,000. The Minister for Lands said that the matter…

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PARLIAMENT. The Federal Address. Mr. Want Explains. How His Resignation Occurred. His Present Position. May Have to Swallow the Dose." Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 10 August 1899 · page 2

In The Legislative Council this afternoon Mr. Want made a personal explanation, in the course of which he remarked that the only difference…

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In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 August 1899 · page 5

After formal business in the Assembly on Tuesday the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act Amendment Bill was debated on the motion for the second reading. Ultimately the motion was agreed to, and the…

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Questions in Parliament. Conditional Purchases

Molong Argus · Friday 11 August 1899 · page 2

Dr. Ross asked the Secretary for Lands,—As the question as to the right of a conditional purchaser to convert a conditional lease into an additional conditional purchase…

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Imperial Parliament Prorogues. LONDON, Wednesday afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 11 August 1899 · page 3

The Imperial Parliament has bee prorogued…

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Important Declarations. in the British Parliament. London

National Advocate · Friday 11 August 1899 · page 3

The speech from the throne on the occasion of the prororogation of Parliament yesterday stated that the refusal to grant political rights in the Transvaal…

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In Parliament. Workmen's Compensation Bill. Friendly Societies Bill. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 11 August 1899 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday the Premic promised to expedite the Workmen's Compensation Bill now before the Council. Mr. Brunker moved the second reading to…

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PARLIAMENT. Getting Through the Bills. Workmen's Compensation. Land Tax and Navigation Bills. Friendly Societies' Legislation. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 11 August 1899 · page 3

Mr. Reid, in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, informed Mr. Hughes that he would be pleased to expedite the passage of the Workmens'…

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Farmers’ Parliament

Leader · Wednesday 16 August 1899 · page 6

Just across the way from the Leader and Messenger office the wise men “of the land” are putting their heads together with serious intent. A most representative gathering has…

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Parliament. the Grading of Civil Servants. Mr. Reid Questioned. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1899 · page 3

The Assembly met at 4.30 this afternoon. In reply to questions Mr. Reid stated that 139 appeals had been received by…

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In Parliament. the Public Service. the Federal Capital. Sunday Sports. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 16 August 1899 · page 2

In the Assembly yesternight, in reply to questions, Mr. Reid stated that 180 appeals had been received by the Public Service Board against the grading of salaries, as…

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