A [?]Tdra-headed Parliament
Formely Parliament was divided into two parties—Government and Opposition-with one leader each, This session, however, there are at least four parties in the Assembly—the…
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Politics & elections, 1899
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The S. S. Illawarra Discussed in Parliament
IN the Legislative Assembly last week Mr. [?] (member for Pyrment) referred to the condition of certain steamers trading out of Port Jackson, and…
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In the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Speaker made a retatement to the House. He said that a member had written to him, stating that on a certain…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Successful Candidates for Pupil-teacherships
Some weeks ago a competitive examination was held at Wollongong with the object of filling six vacanies for pupil-teachers. No fewer than 51 candidates,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In Parliament. Coal-mines Regulation Amendment
Mr. J. B. Nicholson: I do not wish to pose as an expert in constructing legal technicalities, and, therefore, I do not dispute the opinion of the Crown Solicitor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In Parliament. Resignation of Mr. Barton. Mr. Neild's Seat Challenged. Sydney
This afternoon Mr. Barton spontaneously resigned the leadership of the Opposition, and Mr. Lyne was unanimously elected to the position…
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THE first meeting of the new committee of the above Society was hold on Thursday evening, there being present—Messrs. M. N. Hindmarsh (in the chair), P…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Illawarra Miners' Association. Delegate Meeting at Wollongong. the Ballot for Election of Secretary Invalid
A special meeting of the district council of the Australasian Labor Federation was held at the Terminus Hotel on Saturday last. The district president…
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In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday two month supply was granted, and the House adjourned till October 17…
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IN the presence of a few ratepayers on Monday last (Eight-hour-day), at the Albion Park Council Chamber, Mr. E. R. Bigg was declared elected an Alderman of…
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The debate on the Transvaal contingent motion, which commenced in the Assembly on Tuesday, was continued on Wednesday and again on Thursday, the latter sitting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Port Kembla Harbor. the Resumptions Settled for a Total of £55,500. the Amount Voted by Parliament. a Reasonable Bargain. Certain Return of Good Interest on the Outlay
It caused surprise as well as satisfaction to many of our readers to learn on Thursday forenoon not only that the matter of resumptions in connection with…
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Thus the Catholic Press:—"Mr. Ashton will never have any reason to regret his able, manly speech on the Transvaal question, and his vote against…
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In answer to a question asked on Tuesday in the Legislative Assembly the Postmaster-General (Mr. W. P. Crick) said the holiday arrangements…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Municipal Elections
Messrs. MacCabe, Cochrane, and Parsons are the Wollongong retiring aldermen. It is stated as possible that Alderman MacCabe will stand for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Port Kembla Harbor. £75,500 Voted by Parliament. Plant for the Work Ordered. the Necessary Land Being Surveyed
It is the intention of the Works Department to commence the Port Kembla harbor works early in the New Year. A surveyor is now on the ground…
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