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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1897

27 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 2

Examinations and Candidates

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 May 1897 · page 2

We acknowledge recent from the local secretary of the Trinity College examinations (Mr. Beatson) a copy of the Academic Gazette, the official organ of that institution…

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In Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 3

In the Assembly on Tuesday Mr. M'Elhone moved the adjournment of the House in order to call attention to the increase of gambling in the community…

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Coal-mines Regulation Act. Discussion in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 2

In the course of the discussion in the Legislative Assembly last week on the administration of the Coal-mines Regulation Act…

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Extraordinary Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1897 · page 2

AN extraordinary election was held yesterday at Mr. William Grey's residence at Mount Salem, to fill the vacancy in the Jamberoo Council caused by the retirement…

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The Re-assembling of Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 28 September 1897 · page 4

On Tuesday, October 5, the New South Wales Legislature will reassemble, and the third session of the 17th Parliament will be continued. It…

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Election of Officers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1897 · page 3

The election of officers for the current year was then proceeded with and resulted as follows:- President: Mr. Thomas Downs,…

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Port Kembla Harbor Scheme. Another Parliament Visit

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 2

Another all-night sitting of the Assembly on Thursday again prevented many members who had accepted the invitation issued by Messrs. J. B…

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