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

Politics & elections, 1899

237 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 8 of 12

Political Parliament

Goulburn Herald · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 2

ON Wednesday the Council adjourned for a week in [?] of the voss of [?] being moved in the othex house In the Assembly Mr. [?]…

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Parliament

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 6 September 1899 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday Mr. Reid desired to make a statement with regard to certain words of Mr. Barton's which he took as imputations against his personal integrity…

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Was Parliament Oreated for the People? or Were the People Created for Parliament? —The Former, One Would Say; But It Would Seem Practically the Latter.—outrageous Advances Along the Path of Money Grabbing.—you May Have Government by the People and of the People: You Will Never Have Government for the People

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 6 September 1899 · page 3

Now that the accomplishment of federation is within measurable distance it is time that public thought should be directed to the consequent…

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Parliament

Goulburn Herald · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 2

On Wednesday the Council adjourned for a further week in consequence of the ministerial crisis. In the Assembly, the Speaker gave his…

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The Queensland Referendum.—a Substantial Federal Majority.—the Result Especially Welcome to Federalists in New South Wales —Opposition to Be Expected in the Queensland Parliament at the Final Stage.—result Probably the Same As with Us.—cumulative Effect of the Popular Vote.—opponents Become Converted or Acquiesqe.—freetrade Throughout the Federation. and Probability of a Moderate Outside Tariff

Goulburn Herald · Monday 11 September 1899 · page 3

ANOTHER step towards the formation of federated Australia has been taken by the colonists of Queensland. A majority of about six thousand having…

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Preparing for the Election. Mr. Grogan Organising

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 2

WHEN the news of the defeat of the Reid Government reached Yass on Friday, it was received for the most part with the liveliest satisfaction, and to…

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Political Parliament

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 3

IN the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Reid said that owing to the vole of cencure being carried he had asked the Governor for a dissolution, but the request…

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Remarks Upon the Political Situation.—a Dissolution of Parliament Should Take Place Only When the Usefulness of Parliament and Its Ability to Furnish Vigorous Administration Are Exhausted.—tribute to Mr. Reid's Services.—fair Consideration Promised to the Measures of the Incoming Administration

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 3

THOSE who are friendly to Mr. Reid and his administration will be inclined to regret that they saw their way to advise a dissolution of…

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Parliament

Goulburn Herald · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 2

On Wednesday there was no quorum and the Council adjourned. In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, A message was read from the Governor as…

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Stoppage of Public Business During Ministerial Re-elections.—to Some Extent Unnecessary and Involving Much Delay of Private Members' Business.—old Precedents Not Applicable to the Conditions of Things Now. However Useful Centuries Ago

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 3

AMONGST the inconveniences of the present system of responsible government is to be classed the delay of legislation and of public business…

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The Burrowa Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 September 1899 · page 4

Young, Tuesday.—Mr. Neil Neilsen announces that he intends to contest the Burrowa seat in the labour interest. He enters upon the campaign at once…

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Ministerial Elections. the Premier at Germanton

The Yass Courier · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 2

Germanton, Wednesday.-- The Premier and party arrived about noon yesterday at Culcairn, where Mr. Lyne lunched, and spoke briefly in response…

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The Burrowa Election. Mr. Niel Nielsen a Contestant. a Labor Candidate

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 3

On Tuesday afternoon Mr. Niel Nielsen received a telegram from Sydney informing him that he had been selected by the Parliamentary Labor Party to contest the Burrowa electorate, the…

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Other Candidates

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 3

In addition to Messrs, Waddell and Neilsen it will be seen from art announcement in this issue that Mr. W. E. Dwyer, who is a solicitor of Goulburn, announces that he will contest the seat…

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Ministerial Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 2

MR. CRICK, Postmaster-General, Mr. Fegan, Minister for Mines, and Mr. O'Sullivan, Minister for Works, have been returned unopposed. The nomination of Mr. Fegan's opponent was invalid…

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Re-election of Ministers. Some Opposition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 4

MR. T. H. HASSALL, Minister for Lands, Mr. See, Colonial Secretary, Mr. Perry, Minister for Education, and Mr. Wood, Minister for Justice, have been returned unopposed…

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Political Ashfield Election

Goulburn Herald · Monday 25 September 1899 · page 3

INTEREST centres chiefly in the election for Ashfield where Mr. Wise is being opposed by Mr. Bavister. The return of the former in regarded as being very doubtful…

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The Latest. Sydney, Tuesday, 1.32 p.m. The Ashfield Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 2

CONSIDERABLE interest is being taken in the Ashfield election, and a close contest is anticipated. The result will probably be known before 8 o'clock to night…

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Boorowa Election

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 3

The supporters of Colonel Waddell are working vigorously to secure his return. Mr. T. Weddell, member for the adjoining electorate, Cowre, has been enthusiastically…

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Political Ashfield Election

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 3

THE election for the Ashfield seat in the Legislative Assembly rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Wise, attorney general, resulted yesterday in the return of Mr. Wise, by…

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