Political and Social. Opening of Parliament
It can hardly be affirmed that the ViceRegal Speech delivered at the opening of Parliament to-day is a very satisfactory document. Federation is indeed put in the…
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Politics & elections, 1898
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Opening of Parliament. Sir Joseph Abbott Speaker
The first session of the eighteenth Parliament of N.S.W. was opened on Tuesday. When the legislators had taken their seats a marked change in the positions of parties as…
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DURING the recent election campaign in the metropolis, there was an unrecorded incident of a cow with a beautiful bellow which was hired out to drown the voices of the opposition…
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With the composition of this Committee— nominated by the Speaker of the Assembly— I do not think the members of the Opposition are satisfied. It consists of four…
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In the Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Wright moved that there he laid upon the table of the House a return showing the mileage of classified roads under the…
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In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, the seats of Messrs. Lee, Hogue, and Varney Parkes were declared vacant, owing to their acceptance of office in the Government…
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In the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. D. Levien's bill to provide for refunding purchase money of any animal or carcase sold by auctionland condemned under the Diseased…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Election of Land Boards
Mr. Haynes has obtained leave to bring in a bill to make two members of Land Boards elective. These boards have hitherto been composed of three persons—a chairman, the P.M. for the time…
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It was through the influence of the Labour party that it was decided not to include in the present Electoral Act the section in the old Act, providing for the payment of a…
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"SALADIN" (W.T. Goodge) of the Orange LEADER, says, in reply to a suggestion from a critic that he should seek a seat in Parliament:—I don't see why I should yearn for Parliament…
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On August 24 in Parliament, Mr. McLaughlin, M.P. spoke on the Address-in-Reply. He said:— I wish to refer to a remark made by…
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In the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. O'Sullivan asked for leave to introduce bills for the appointment of a public trustee, for the licensing and regulating of servants registry…
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If this electorate did not participate in the excitement of an electioneering contest a couple of months ago, it is in the throes of lively campaign just now between Mr. E…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Macleay Election. Sydney
THE Premier left last night for the Hastings and Macleay, where he will speak on behalf of Mr. Smith. Interviewed prior to his departure, he said he was only going to return a little visit…
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At the scene of war matters have become particularly lively, and both sides are confident of victory. The general impression is, however, in favor of Mr. Barton…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Macleay Election. Press Opinions
Mr. Pountney, for many years a journalist on the Hastings, predicts a certain victory for Mr. Barton. The action of the Minister is universally…
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PREMIER Reid arrived at Port Macquarie by the steamer Tomki from Sydney on Saturday afternoon at 3.30. The steamer being late, it was doubtful if the Premier would speak at the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Editorial Notes. The Bye-Election
Every fair minded and honorable elector in the colony, whether he pinned his federal faith to Mr. Reid or to Mr. Barton at the general election, can only view with humiliation and irritation the…
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In the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Meagher resented the assertion made by Mr. Lyne and others to the effect that dastardly tactics had been resorted to in…
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SYDNEY, FRIDAY.—Mr. Barton delivered his final speech at Kempsey last night and was accorded a magnificent ovation, being repeatedly and enthusiastically cheered…
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