The Election of Primate
AT the Sydney Anglican Synod, on Tuesday evening, the Rev. Dixon, who formerly resided at Wick[?]am, in a vigorous speech having reference to the 'desirability of…
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Politics & elections, 1889
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Proceedings in Parliament
On Tuesday, the Legislative Council held a long sitting, and bestowed further consideration upon clause 43 of the Land Bill—"Extension of pastoral and homestead leases"—the form of which met…
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Mr. Crick called the attention of the Colonial Treasurer to a case before the Court to-day, in which the Equitable Life Association of the United States could not he sued, as the said Company…
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SIR,—It has been publicly stated in your columns, and uncontradicted by you, by footnote or otherwise, that at the last general election Protection polled a majority of 7932 votes…
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Wednesday night's sitting of the Legislative Council, which was a very long one, was devoted exclusively to the Land Bill, and threatened at one time to bring about a…
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LONDON, Friday.—Parliament has been prorogued until November 16. The Queen's speech, which was road at the prorogation, states that the relations of Great Britain with…
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In the Legislative Council on Tuesday the Chamber resumed the consideration of an addition the Attorney-General sought to have made to clause 9 of the Land bill, the amendment providing…
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The Minister of Works, in reply to Mr. T. G. Dangar, said the local officer had been requested to report upon the state of Narrabri, Moree and Walgett roads, and a special grant to effect repairs…
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On Wednesday, The Legislative Council concluded its consideration of the postponed provisions of the Land Bill, dealing with the 18th, 20th, and 45th clauses,…
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On Tuesday, the Legislative Council completed its consideration in committee of the Crown Lands Bill. The Government successfully resisted the amendments made in the 43rd clause, and the[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Proceedings is Parliament. [From Greville's Telegram Co.] Wednesday, September 11, 1889. Legislative Assembly
Sir Henry Parkes announced he had to-day received two telegrams to the effect that an unprocedented flood had occurred at Deniliquin, and asked for boats and tents to be sent. As much…
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On Wednesday, in the Legislative Council, The House, after some discussion, adopted the report of the committee on the Crown Lands bill. The second reading of the amended Payment of…
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The final computation of the results of Sunday's elections is as follows:—Councillors-General elected, 1251; second ballots necessary, 177; Moderate Republicans, 616; Radicals, 208; seats gained by…
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There is intense excitement over the elections in France, which are to take place on Sunday next. It is reported that the French Cabinet are discussing the…
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On Tuesday, The Legislative Council having read the Third time the Treasury Bills Deficiency, the Sydney Water Supply Partial Duplication, and the…
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Mr. Brunker, in reply to Mr. Copeland, said it was a fact that at the end of last year £30,816 of the assurance fund created by the Real Property Act was uninvested. The matter will have his…
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On Thursday, The Legislative Council rose earlier than has been the case of late. Following the third reading of the General Post Office Approaches Improvement…
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In the Legislative Council on Wednesday. The Payment of Members Bill passed its [?]cial stage, and by a majority of one finally received the sanction of that Chamber…
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THE resignation of Mr F. Farnell as member for Central Cumberland was announced in the Assembly yesterday, and subsequently the Speaker issued the writs. The place of…
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LONDON, Tuesday.- M. Andrieux, a member of the Chamber of Deputies, accuses the Government of spending 20,000,000 francs in bribing the press and candidates for the…
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