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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

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General Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] The Imperial Parliament. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 October 1898 · page 2

The Imperial Parliament has been further prorogued to December 8…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, October 25, 1898. the Ore Freights and Parliament

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 2

MR. GRAlNGER is not a friend of the South Australian Ministry. But fortunately Mr. Kingston is not one of those leaders who refuse a fair…

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Political. [By Telegraph.] The Parramatta Election. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Reid) has stated that prosecutions may be instituted in consequence of the irregularities in the conduct of the late Parramatta election, as disclosed by the…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 26 October 1898 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Burke), with…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 October 1898 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met at the usual hour yesterday evening. The Speaker (Sir J. P. Abbott) was still absent, and Mr. M'Court occupied the chair…

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Elections and Qualifications Committee. Resignation of Members. Prospects of Another Tribunal. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 October 1898 · page 2

The trouble in connection with the Elections and Qualifications Committee of the Legislative Assembly has rapidly developed. A meeting of the committee was called for…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 4

Both Houses of Parliament sat last night. THE COUNCIL. In the Legislative Council, the Medical Practitioners Act Amcnament Bill, Accused…

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Political. [By Telegraph.] The Parramatta Election. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 2

The new election for Parramatta was held yesterday. Major Ferris, whose seat was forfeited, was re-elected. The voting was:— Ferris, 1035; O'Reilly, 853; majority for…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 October 1898 · page 2

Both Houses sat last evening. THE COUNCIL. The Council passed the bill providing for two months' supply without amendment…

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The Parramatta Election. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 3

Mr W. J. Forris has again been returned for the Parramatta seat. The correct figures are: Ferris, 1035; O'Reilly, 853…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 November 1898 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat last night. QUESTIONS. Replying to an interrogation, Mr. Young (Minister ot Public Works) said that he was…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Ashfield Election

Western Grazier · Wednesday 2 November 1898 · page 3

The Ashfield election has shattered the Elections and Qualifications Committee, all the members expect two having sent in their resignations. It will be…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 November 1898 · page 2

Both Houses met last night…

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The Ore Traffic. [By Telegraph.] Debate in Parliament. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 November 1898 · page 2

In the Legislative Council last night the Chief Secretary replied to Mr. Howe's speech in favor of repealing the new railway bylaw fixing increased rates for the carriage of…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Ffriday

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 November 1898 · page 2

The Assembly met yesterday evening. Mr. Cohen introduced his Cruelty to Animais Act Amendment Bill, which was read a first time…

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Old Age Pensions. The New Zealand Scheme as Passed by Parliament

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 November 1898 · page 3

FROM the Melbourne Aye's letter describing the New Zealand system of old-age pensions we take tho following:— Mr. Seddon is a supremely happy man…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1898 · page 2

Both Houses sat last night, but owing to the motion of censure in the Assembly the Council adjourned till Wednesday week without transacting any business…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the Parliament. The New Taxation. A Motion of Censure. Moved by Mr. Barton. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1898 · page 1

Mr. Feid last week surprised the House and the country by the announcement of his new tariff. This afternoon, as soon as the Assembly met, Mr. Barton surprised Mr. Reid…

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United States Elections. [Reuter's Message.] London, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1898 · page 4

The United States elections have resulted in a small Republican majority in the House of Representatives and a strong majority in the…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 12 November 1898 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council took place at 8 p.m. on the 7th inst. at the Council Chambers. There were present—Aldermen Austin, Man,…

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