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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 6 of 25

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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Commons Elections. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 2

Mr, Sassorn, a Conservative, has succeeded Lieut-General Sir James Bevan Edwards, who resigned from the representation of Hythe in the House of…

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That Cudgegong Election. Alderman Wilton to Move a Vote or Censure on Mr. Chas. Tuckerman, J.P., and Wants Him Struck Off the Rolls

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 2

Alderman Wilton has given [?] that at Tuesday's meeting of [?] Cudgegong Council he will inove—…

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Legislative Assembly. Tuesday. Parliament House, 6.26 P.m. Advances to Settlers Bill

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 3

Mr. Carruhers moved the second reading of the Advances to Settlers Bill. He said it was proposed to borrow £500,000 locally by a 3½ per cent loan,…

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In Parliament. the Federal Bill Before the Council. First Reading Carried. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 2

In the Legislative Council yesterday, Mr. Hughes, Vice-President of the Executive Council, moved the first reading of the Federal Enabling Bill. He said it was his…

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pith of partial Legislative Council. [Tuesday.] Parliament House,6.26 P.M. Federation Enabling Bill

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 3

The Federation Enabling Bill waS read the first time. Mr. Hughes gave notice to move the second reading to-morrow…

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In Parliament. the Federal Bill Before the Council. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 2

As soon as the Legislative Council assembled yesterday afternoon Dr. MacLaurin arose from his seat, bearing in his arms a bulky parcel. The spectacle called forth a…

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Legislative Assembly. Wednesday. Parliament House, 6.15 p.m. Advances to Settlers Bill

National Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 3

Ministers having answered a number of questions, Mr. Chanter resumed the debate on the second reading of the Advances to Settlers Bill…

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In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 4

In the Legislative Council on Tuesday the Federal Enabling Bill wns received from the Legislative Assembly and was read the first time. After a long discussion, the motion making the second reading of…

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In Parliament. the Federal Enabling Bill. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 2

In the Legislative Council Mr. Pilcher resumed the debate on the second reading of the Federal Enabling Bill. He notified his intention of voting for the second…

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Sydney Squibs. Various Frauds.--examinations.-- in Parliament. -- Tyson.-- .-- Settlers' Troubles

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 7

In one of his delightful come operas Gilbert declares that society is on the eve of ruin; no man can trust his neighbor, and to trust a woman would be the height of folly. Everyone is…

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Legislative Council. Thursday. Parliament House, 6.10 p.m. Federation Enabling Bill

National Advocate · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

Mr. Pilcher resumed the debate on the Second reading of the Federation Enabling Bill. He strongly criticised Mr. Reid for his change of action on the question of Federation. He…

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Business of Parliament. Programme for the Week

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 13 March 1899 · page 2

In the Assembly this week the first business will bo the consideration in Committee of the Selectors' Relief Bill, which will probably be disposed of at to-morrow's…

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The Queensland Elections. Brisbane

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 13 March 1899 · page 3

The first batch of the Parliamentary elections was held yesterday, when 26 electorates, returning 34 members, were contested. The result was the return of 26…

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Legislative Assembly. Tuesday. Parliament House, 6.15 p.m. Federation Enabling Bill

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1899 · page 2

Mr. McLaughlin presented a petition from 25,000 citizens of Sydney, asking the House to make certain amendments in the Federal Enabling Bill…

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Legislative Council. Tuesday. Parliament House, 6.15 p.m. Federation Enabling Bill

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1899 · page 2

The second reading of the Federation Enabling Bill was retained by Mr. C. E. Heydon. 10 p.m…

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The Queensland Elections

Leader · Wednesday 15 March 1899 · page 2

Orange scored twice in the first batch of Queensland parliamentary elections, which took place on Saturday last. Mr W. G. Higgs, who served his time as a printer in…

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In Parliament. the Federal Enabling Bill. Amendments in the Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 16 March 1899 · page 2

The debate on the motion for the second reading of the Federal Enabling Bill was resumed in the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon…

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Legislative Council. Wednesday. Parliament House, 6.20 p.m. Federation Enabling Bill

National Advocate · Thursday 16 March 1899 · page 3

Mr. Kethel spoke on the Federation Enabling Bill. He said he would accept it without amendment…

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In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 March 1899 · page 5

On Tuesday evening Mr. G. C. Heydon continued the debate on the Federation Enabling Bill in the Council He considered the bill opposed to the colony's interests and one which…

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