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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1887

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Ministerial Influence in Elections

The Yass Courier · Friday 18 March 1887 · page 2

AT the request of the Colonial Secretary who has pointed out that it would block supply, Mr. O'Sullivan has withdrawn his motion disapproving of Ministerial influence in elections and has…

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Parliament, Legislative Assembly —Tuesday

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 19 March 1887 · page 2

The Premier was questioned as to the. probable cost to the colony of sending representatives to the Imperial Conference, and after a little' fencing. Sir Henry Parkes stated that Sir P [?] and Mr…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly—Friday. Chinese Immigration

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 23 March 1887 · page 4

In the Assembly, the first announcement of interest was made by the Premier, who stated, in answer to a question, that during the year 1971, and during the last two…

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Parliament. Wednesday

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 26 March 1887 · page 2

The Legislative Council had a short allotting which was principally occupied in a discussion on the action of the representative of the Government in declining to furbish Dr. Creed with the…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly—tuesday

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 26 March 1887 · page 4

THE Premier stated that the report of the Drink Traffic Commission would not be presented before Jane. The commission expect to be able to obtain reliable…

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Opening Parliament with Prayer

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 29 March 1887 · page 4

THE following sermon was delivered by the Rev. W. Glasson, in the Wesleyan Church, on Sunday last, on the opening of Parliament with prayer:--…

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Parliament. Legislative ASSUMEDLY—Friday

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 30 March 1887 · page 4

THE Conditional Purchases and Leases Validating Bill passed the third reading, and leave was given to introduce a bill to amend the Mining Statute…

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The Premier's Election Speeches

The Yass Courier · Friday 1 April 1887 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night, after some preliminary business had been disposed of, Mr. O'Suilivan moved:-- That it is highly improper in any Minister of the Crown, directly or indirectly, to…

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Parliament. Tuesday March 29. Dr. Wilkinson Retains His Seat

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 2 April 1887 · page 4

The Election, .and Qualifications Committee, who were asked to inquire whether the fact that Dr. Wilkinson, one of the members for Glebe, held the position of…

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Parliament. Friday, April 1

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 6 April 1887 · page 4

THE sitting terminated soon after 8 p.m. When the formal business had been attended to, the Clerks of Petty Sessions Fees Bill was read the third time, and sent to the…

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Queanbeyan Polling Episode

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 April 1887 · page 4

ON Wednesday night Mr. O Sullivan brought under the notice of the, Colonial Treasurer some Corrospondence relating, to proceedings at a polling place in the Queanbeyan electorate…

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Thanks of Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 April 1887 · page 4

THE Premier laid on the table of the Assembly on Tuesday night some correspondence respecting the Bulli Colliery catastrophe. It contains a list of the min. whose lives were lost and their…

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Parliament. Tuesday, April 5

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 9 April 1887 · page 2

A petition signed on behalf of the unemployed was presented. It set forth the great hardships suffered by a large number of the industrial classes owing to want of employment during the…

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The Works Inquiry Board. the Full Report Submitted to Parliament. Strained Relations Between Mr.goodchap And. M. Whitton

The Yass Courier · Saturday 9 April 1887 · page 4

The [?] of the board who have recently been inquiring into the management of the Department of Public Works was laid upon the table of the House last…

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Our Free Trade Parliament. to the Editor

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 15 April 1887 · page 3

SIR, -- Notwithstanding the presumption that the majority of the members of the Legislative Assembly having been elected on the free trade ticket, I am bold enough…

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Latest Telegrams. Parliament. Obstructive and Reprehensible Tactics. Motion of Censure. Sydney

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 16 April 1887 · page 2

In the Assembly last night, Mr. Copeland gave notice of motion equal to a vote of censure on the (government with reference to their fiscal policy, after…

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Parliament. Friday, April 22. Railway Arrangements for Stock

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 27 April 1887 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly on Friday, [?] discussion on a motion for adjourn[?] Mr. Waddell, the senior member for [?] brought several important matter…

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Parliament. Wednesday, April 27

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 30 April 1887 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly to-day attention was directed by Mr. Dangar to the rapid spread of the Bathurst hurr and other noxious plants on the roads, reserves, commons, and other areas…

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Parliament. Tuesday, April 26. [?]Ivolous Motions for Adjournment

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 30 April 1887 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly an immense amount of time was wasted last session owing to the discussions of all sorts of subjects being raised in connection with motions…

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Parliament

The Burrowa News · Friday 6 May 1887 · page 2

THE Legislative Assembly sat throughout Tuesday, and until 22 minutes past 11 on Wednesday night-a period of nearly 31 hours. From the moment. Sir Henry…

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