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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

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POLITICAL. Meeting of Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 1

A proclamation has been issued calling on Parliament to meet on Tuesday next, Mr. Reid returns to Sydney to-morrow…

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The Wentworth Election. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 10 August 1898 · page 3

The complete returns for the Wentworth electorate give Abbott 577 and Scobie 250…

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The New Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 13 August 1898 · page 2

THE chief press chirrupor of Mr REID is now silent on the subject of that "magnificent Ministerial victory" and that "triumph for majority rule" with…

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Imperial Parliament Prorogued. LONDON, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 August 1898 · page 1

The Imperial Parliament has been prorogued…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 17 August 1898 · page 3

Parliament was formally opened at noon today. A large number of spectators assembled in the vicinity of Macquarie-street. One hundred and…

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Our Local Parliament. Resignation of the Council Clerk

Western Grazier · Wednesday 17 August 1898 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last, 15th inst. Present—The Mayor…

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N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. The Governor's Speech. Federation of First Importance. An Outline of Intentions. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 August 1898 · page 4

The first session of the eighteenth New South Wales Parliament was formally opened by his Excellency Lord Hampden at noon to-day with the usual ceremony…

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The fallowing appeared in our late edition, yesterday:— the New Parliament. First Sitting. Sir J. P. Abbott Re-elected Speaker. Rumors of a Coalition. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 August 1898 · page 4

The new Parliament met this afternoon, The first business attended to was the swearing-in of the members of the Assembly. This over, Dr. Graham, amid applause,…

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Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Mr. Lyne Elected Opposition Leader. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 August 1898 · page 2

A largely-attended meeting of the Opposition was held yesterday afternoon, at which Mr. W. J. Lyne was chosen as leader. It was decided to "wait and watch" until Mr. Reid…

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N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. The Governor's Speech. Federation of First Importance. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 August 1898 · page 4

The first session of the eighteenth New South Wales Parliament was formally opened by his Excellency Lond Hampden at noon to-day with the usual ceremony…

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PARLIAMENT. Interchange of Compliments. Premier Reid Called to Order. And has to Apologise. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 August 1898 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat last evening. Mr. W. M.'Court was re-elected Chairman of Committees. The debate on the Addres-in-Reply was…

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The Cape Elections. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 August 1898 · page 2

Enthusiasm in Cape Colony over the election campaign of Mr. Cecil Rhodes is increasing. Sir James Sivewright,…

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Telegraphic News Parliamentary. Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 3

Parliament was officially opened at noon to-day with the usual ceremony. The Speech deals first with Federation, and says that is proposed to…

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The Cape Elections. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 2

In the course of an election address at the Cape on Wednesday Mr. Cecil Rhodes said he would never leave South Africa till he saw…

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General Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] The Cape Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 August 1898 · page 2

A number of constituencies at the Cape elected their representatives on Saturday. Mr. Schreiner was elected for Juta, and Mr. P. H. Faure,…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 August 1898 · page 2

The Assembly sat yesterday afternoon and ece[?] Mr. Brunker (Colonial Secretary), in reply to Mr. Wright, said it was undesirable to…

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The Cape Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 August 1898 · page 2

Further returns have come in in connection with the Cape elections. It is probable that the Afrikander Bund has gained four more scats;…

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A Bye-election. Rival Parties. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 August 1898 · page 2

The election for the Southport Division (South-West Lancashire) vacancy in the House of Commons, caused by the promotion to the…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 August 1898 · page 2

Both the Council and the Assembly sat yesterday afternoon at the usual hour. In the Assembly the Speaker (Sir J. P. Abbott) was indisposed, suffering from…

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The Cape Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 August 1898 · page 2

Mr. Cecil Rhodes' party has secured an overwhelming majority at Namaqualand, in the northwestern portion of Cape Colony, the…

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