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

Politics & elections, 1899

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Meeting of Parliament. Federation the Only Topic. Arrangement of Preliminaries. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 3

The Cabinet today decided on the term's of the Governor's speech at the opening of Parliament tomorrow. The speech will deal with the proposed action…

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A Number of Candidates. Press Comments. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 3

Further particulars regarding the French Presidential election show that there were eight candidates, in addition to Messieurs Loubet and Melino…

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In Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

After the reading of the Governor's speech yesterday Mr. Whiddon, who had been selected by the Government to move the adoption of the Address-in-Reply in the…

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Federation. Special Session of Parliament. the Governor's Speech. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

Parliament was opened with the usual ceremony at noon to-day. Follwing is the text of the Governor's speech:—…

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BATHURST Daily Free Press. "Magna est veritas et prevalebit." Wednesday, 22Nd February, 1899. Parliament and Federation

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

Convened for one important piece of work of a non-party character, it is not likely that the special session of Parliament will be a protracted one, and it is probable that as it…

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Legislative Council. Wednesday. Parliament House, 6.16. p.m. the Address-in-reply. Adjournment Until

National Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Council met shortly after 2 o'clock today, when the President and several members, accompanied by the officials, drove to Government House…

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In Parliament. Sunday Postal Work Land Boilers. Road Votes. Land Tax Assessments. the City Railway. Civil Servants Salaries. the Address-in-reply. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday afternoon in reply to a series of questions by Mr. Affleck the Postmaster-General informed tHe Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, that it…

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In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 4

Parliament was opened again on Tuesday--for a special Federal session. In the debate on the Address in Reply Mr Barton expressed entire approval of the new bill. The Premier described the recent…

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In Parliament. the Federal Enabling Bill. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 2

The Assembly yesterday afternoon went into Committee of the whole and the Federal Enabling Bill was introduced and read a first time, the second reading being fixed for…

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Legislative Assembly. (Thursday.) Parliament House, 6.12 p.m. Address-in-reply Presented

National Advocate · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met at 3.15 this afternoon, when the members proceeded to Government House, to present the Address-in-Reply…

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Parliamentary Election. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1899 · page 3

Col. J. M. McCalmont has been returned for Antrim East…

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The Spanish Parliament. Attacks on the Army. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 3

General Montishurr has warned the Spanish Chamber that if the attacks on the army are continued the latter will know how to act…

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Legislative Assembly. (Tuesday.) Parliament House. 6. 30 a.m. an Amended Mining Bill

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 2

The Minister for Mines, in reply to Mr. Moore, said that several alterations in the Mining Act had been considered daring the recess, and the question of…

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In Parliament. the Civil Service Board. Federation. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 2 March 1899 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday a good deal of time was taken up, under a motion of adjournment by Mr. Haynes, discussing the merits and demerits of the Public…

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Legislative Assembly. Wednesday Parliament House, 6.34 p.m. Distribution of Seed Wheat

National Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1899 · page 2

Mr. Cook, Minister for Agriculture, in reply to Mr. Chapman, said the matter of distribution of seed wheat was being pushed forward as quickly as…

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In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 5

After formal business in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday the Premier moved the second reading of the Australasian Federation Enabling Bill. In his speech he intimated that he would give five…

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In Parliament. the Fedeeal Enabling Bill Carried. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 2

In the Assembly last nighe the second reading of this Federal Eaching Bill was passed on the voices after Mr. Reid had made a telling reply, and the Bill was then…

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Pith of Partial Legislative Assembly. Thursday. Parliament House, 6 p.m. Federation Enabling Bill

National Advocate · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met at 10.30 a.m. today and sat throughout the day, discussing the second reading of the Federation Enabling Bill. The…

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Carcoar P. & S.p. Board Election

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 2

FOR the second time we have had the excitement of an annual election for three Pastures Board Directors in this district. In February, last year…

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Pith of Partial Legislative Assembly. Thursday. Parliament House, 6 p.m. Federation Enabling Bill

National Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met at 10.30 a.m. today and sat throughout the day, discussing the second reading of the Federation Enabling Bill. The…

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