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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

Parliament was opened to-day with the usual ceremony in the presence at a large attendance of visitors and members. The speech was very brief…

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The Parliament. The Federal Debate. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

After the formal exercises of midday, both Houses of Parliament met yesterday afternoon and at once got down to business…

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Opening of Parliament. The Federation Session. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 4

The special session of Parliament called to consider the amendments to the Commonwealth Bill made by the recent conference of Premiers was opened to-day with the usual…

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White Cliffs Progress Committee Election

Western Grazier · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 3

The annual election of members of the above committee took place on Saturday, the 18th inst., the polling hours being from 3 to 6 and 7 to 8 p.m. There were…

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Stray Notes The Election of Mayors

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

ALMOST I am persuaded to believe that the ratepayers ought to elect their Mayor. Hitherto it has Beemed that it wasn't a matter worth while botherisg about. But…

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The Imperial Parliament. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 2

The debato on the Address-in-Reply has been concluded in the House of Commons and the Address adopted…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament met yesterday afternoon…

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An Election Brawl. Alderman Wright Before the Court. The Case Adjourned

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 4

IN the Police Court to-day, before Mr. Makinson, P.M., Alderman Jabez Wright was charged, on summons, with unlawfully assanlting James O'Connor, "thereby…

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General Cable News. [Reuter's Message.] a British Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 2

The election yesterday to the House of Commons for North-West Lanarkshire, in the room of J. J. Holburn (Labor), resulted in the return of Mr…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly only met last night. Mr. Reid, in reply to Mr. Waddell, said that an Amending Mining on Private Property…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— an Election Brawl. Alderman Wright Before the Court. The Case Adjourned

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 4

IN the Police Court to-day, before Mr. Makinson, P.M., Alderman Jabez Wright was charged, on summons, with unlawfully assaulting James O'Connor, "there by…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met last evening. NEW MINING BILL. Mr. Cook (Minister for Mines) announced…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 March 1899 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament met last night…

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The Parliament. The Federal Enabling Bill. Third Reading Carried. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat last night until the Federal Enabling Bill was got rid of. The debate on the second reading was very…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— the Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 4

When the Assembly met to-day—earlier than usual—only 30 members were present. Mr. Dacey took up the debate on the second reading of the Federal Enabling Bill. He…

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An Election Brawl. The O'Connor-Wright Assault Case. The Hearing Resumed

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 4

IN the Police Court to-day, before Mr. Makinson, P.M., Alderman Jabez Wright, on remand, was charged with unlawfully assaulting James O'Connor, thereby occasioning him…

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The Parliament. a Stiff Breeze. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 1

The Legislative Assembly is sitting to-day. While the Relief to Selectors Bill was under consideration Mr. Copeland condemned the action of the Government in making advances…

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South Australian Elections. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 4

The general election has been fixed to take place on April 20, when the Federal Referendum is also to be taken. The Premier will deliver his speech covering the Government…

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An Election Brawl. The O'Connor-Wright Assault Case. The Evidence Concluded

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 2

IN the Police Court to-day, Mr. Makinson, P.M., presiding, the hearing of the charge of assault on James O'Connor, thereby occasioning him actual bodily harm, preferred against…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament met yesterday…

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