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

Politics & elections, 1890

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Parliament. Sydney

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 17 May 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day the unemployed question was brought up by Sir Henry Parkes, who said that he was asked some days ago whether the Government would find shelter in a drillshed for a…

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The Imperial Parliament. LONDON, May 20

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 May 1890 · page 2

Owing to persistent opposition, it is the intention of the Government to vigorously apply the closure…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 24 May 1890 · page 4

In the Assembly this afternoon an announcement was made by Mr. Bruce Smith relative to the accident to Sir Henry Parkes, [?] said, had expressed regret that he should…

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Visit of Members of Parliament to Nerriga

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 May 1890 · page 6

WE (Dispatch) understand that Messrs. Ryrie, O'Sullivan, Fletcher, and Cricket, Ms.L.A., intend shortly visiting Nerriga and delivering address there. Mr. Hutchings, of Tarago,…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 2

In the Legislative Council to night the business was not of n very important character. The debate on the federation proposals was further adjourned for a week. The Criminal Law Act…

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Successful Candidate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 June 1890 · page 3

We notice that Mr. W. G. Henderson is one of those who succeeded in passing the intermediate law examination for solicitors…

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The Imperial Parliament. LONDON, June 11

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 June 1890 · page 6

With the view of overcoming the strong obstruction of the opponents of the Tithes, Irish Land Purchase, and Local Government Bills, the Government proposes that these measures shall…

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The Imperial Parliament. LONDON, June 14

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 June 1890 · page 4

A meeting of Liberal Unionists was held yesterday, at which a resolution was carried supporting the proposals of Lord Salisbury regarding the course of procedure in Parliament as…

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The Imperial Parliament. LONDON, June 17

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 June 1890 · page 2

The Right Hon. W. H. Smith, First Lord of the Treasury, has given notice of resolutions in the House of Commons to authorise the carrying over of certain Bills to next session…

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The Balmain Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 July 1890 · page 2

THE protectionists of Balmain and Leichhardt held a meeting in the Belle Vue Hotel on Wednesday night. Mr. W. W[?] occupied the chair, and explained the circumstances of the…

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Parliament

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 5 July 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly on Tuesday night Mr. O’Connor said that he was anxiously awaiting an opportunity of introducing a bill to provide for a penny postage Mr. M[?]Millan the Treasurer, said that it was…

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Death of a Member of Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 July 1890 · page 4

The death is announced of Mr. Thomas Gordon Gibbons Danger, the Parliamentary representative of the Namoi electorate, which occurred at his residence, Stanmore, on Friday…

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The Barrow-in-Furness Election. LONDON, June 2

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 July 1890 · page 6

The election for Barrow-in-Furness took place to-day. The Liberal candidate, Mr. Doucan, was elected by a majority of 714 over Mr. W.S. Caine, who had resigned his East in order to test…

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The Imperial Parliament. LONDON, July 5

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 July 1890 · page 4

The Select Committee of the House of Commons which was appointed to consider the procedure resolutions of the Government has by a majority of two rejected a report brought up by Mr…

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Thanks to Parliament

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 11 July 1890 · page 2

AT the meeting of the conference of agricultural societies on Tuesday last, Mr. W. H. Oram moved, and Mr. Miller (Cootamundra) seconded--"That this conference…

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Election for Hartley

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 11 July 1890 · page 2

MR. JOHN NORTON has been unanimously selected as the Protectionist candidate to contest the vacancy in the Hartley doctorate caused by the resignation of Mr. John…

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Parliament

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 12 July 1890 · page 2

IN the assembly on Tuesday, Mr. M’Millon, the Treasurer, said that the question of prohibiting the the sale of diseased cattle and the law in relation to the sale of diseased meat were, under the…

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Parliament

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 19 July 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Copeland, on a question of privilege, drew attention to a leader which appeared in Friday’s Daily Telegraph with respect to the charges against the Vernon…

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The Election for Hartley

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 2

ON Tuesday last the nominations in connection with the election for Hartley took place at Lithgow. Mr. John Hurley and Mr. John Norton were nominated…

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Parliament

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 3

IN the Council on Wednesday the Governor's assent to the Nyngan and Cobar Railway Bill was, announced. Several measure, including the Wentworth…

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