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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1889

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The Elections To-day

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1889 · page 2

We have made arrangements for the receipt of telegrams announcing the result of to-day's polling at as early an hour as possible, and for the convenience of all interested, this office will be…

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Political. the Late Elections

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 23 February 1889 · page 2

THE following constituencies returned an additional member at the late elections: Balmain, Bourke, Canterbury, Central Cumberland, Glen Innes, Illawarra, Macleay…

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Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1889 · page 2

The real business of Parliament was entered upon on Thursday, commencing with the opening speech. In the Upper House, Mr. Burton announced…

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The Governor's Speech at the Opening of Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1889 · page 4

THE following is the speech read by his Excellency the Governor at the opening of Parliament on Wednesday last:— " HONORABLE GENTLEMEN OF THE…

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Parliament. Tuesday, March 5

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 March 1889 · page 2

At 10 minutes to 5 o'clock the order of the day for the resumption of the adjourned debate on the address in reply to the Governor's speech was called on in the Legislative Assembly yesterday…

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Bribery of Members of Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 March 1889 · page 2

The report of the Commissioners, dated January 25, was laid on the table of the Assembly on Tuesday. It opens with extracts from the reports of the debates containing the charges or…

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Bribery of Members of Parliament. the Alleged Attempt by Tramway Syndicates. the Report of the Commission. the Charges Not Sustained

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1889 · page 2

ON December 19 last a Royal Commission, consisting of Messers. C. E. Pilcher (president). Edward [?]Knox, and Alfred Lamb, was appointed "to make a strict and…

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Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 30 April 1889 · page 4

AFTER the questions with notice had been disposed of in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, there were, as usual, several inconvenient questions…

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Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1889 · page 3

A letter was read from Mr. Fitzgerald M.P., in the Assembly on Tuesday evening, tendering his resignation as a member of the Elections and…

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Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1889 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly Mr, Allan obtained leave to bring in a bill to amend the law relating to mortgages. Mr. Chapman obtained leave for the…

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Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1889 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly— Mr. Crick, who it appears has been the legal adviser to the prisoner Buttner, asked the Minister for Justice in the Assembly…

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Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1889 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly— Mr. M'Court has turned his back upon the pretty little dairy farms of Camden, and having taken up the big…

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Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1889 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly— The Divorce Extension Bill, the measure which, it will be remembered, has been already passed by both Houses of the…

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Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 7 June 1889 · page 3

Mr. Melville asked the Premier whother, in view of the horrible murder of a policeman on the previous day, he was not prepared to give the police additional means of…

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Parliament. Tuesday. In the Legislative Assembly

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1889 · page 4

Mr. Crick asked the Premier whether any further steps had been taken towards the carrying out of that portion of counsel's opinion upon which the Government…

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Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1889 · page 3

On the motion of Mr. Sydney Smith, for Mr. O'Connor, the Parliamentary Representatives Allowance Bill was read the third time and ordered to be forwarded to the…

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Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1889 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly— Mr. M'Millan intends to introduce a temporary Supply Bill in the Assembly to-day. Mr. Creer moved—(1.) That, in the…

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Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1889 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly— The Colonial Treasurer gave some information with regard to the condition of the colony's finances. The actual revenue…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 October 1889 · page 4

Parliament was prorogued on Thursday with the usual ceremonies. His Excellency, in declaring the session closed, read the following address:—…

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Mr. Crick Intends to Resign and Seek Re-election

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 October 1889 · page 4

In the Assembly, on Wednesday evening, Mr. Crick made the amende honorable for his conduct during the few preceding days. He said he wished to refer to the unfortunate…

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