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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1886

184 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 10

Victorian Parliament. Tuesday, August 24

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 August 1886 · page 24

The House went into committee on the Railway Boiling-stock Bill, when the Opposition again renewed their criticism on the Treasurer's proposal for raising £300,000. Mr. Munro…

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New South Wales Parliament. Thursday, August 19

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 August 1886 · page 23

In the Legislative Council, the adjourned debate on Mr. Darley's motion for a select committee to inquire into the working of the Artillery and Torpedo Corps was resumed by Dr. Mackellar,…

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Parliament of N E W South [?]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 28 August 1886 · page 2

In the Assembly on Tuesday, Sir Patrick [?] made a statement regarding the difference [?] occurred between the Colonial Secretary (Mr [?] and his colleagues in reference the [?]…

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Questions in Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 September 1886 · page 25

In answer to the following questions asked the House by Mr. Gormly last week, Mr. Copeland replied:— 1. Is it his intention to make inquiries for…

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Victorian Parliament. Tuesday, September 7

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1886 · page 24

The Legislative Council sat until the refresh, meet hour, and, among other things, dealt with Dr. Beancy’s motion for the appointment of a select committee to inquire into the condition…

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New South Wales Parliament. Thursday, September [?]

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1886 · page 24

The previous night’s discussion upon the Income Tax Bill in committee was continued in the Assembly until half-past 4 a.m. During the last three hours of the sitting very little…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 September 1886 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday [?] announcement as to the order of [?] business was made by the Premier, who stated [?] Government intended to proceed on Wednesday [?]…

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New South Wales Parliament. Thursday and Friday, September 9 and 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 September 1886 · page 27

In the Assembly on Thursday an effort WAS made by Sir Henry Parkes to set at rest various rumors which had been floating about during the previous few days as to the intentions of the…

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Parliament of New South Wal[?]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 18 September 1886 · page 2

The first few [?] of the sitting of the Assembly Tuesday were occupied in the discussion of a [?] by the Premier, intended to secure additional time the transaction of Government business, and to [?]…

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Victorian Parliament. Tuesday September 21

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 September 1886 · page 27

Mr. Cuthbert moved the second reading of the Justices of the Peace Law Consolidation and Amendment Bill in the Legislative Council. This bill proposes not only to consolidate all the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 September 1886 · page 24

In the Assembly to-day the Civil Service Bill was introduced and read a first time. The bill proposes to repeal the present Act, but many clauses in the Act are re-introduced…

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New South Wales Parliament. Thursday, September 16

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 September 1886 · page 27

In the Legislative Council several measures of minor importance were dealt with in committee, and the Noxious Trades Sites Bill was referred to a select committee…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 25 September 1886 · page 3

In the Assembly on Monday Sir Henry Parkes introduced (amidst cheers) the subject of the New Hebrides. Be stated at the outset that the Premier, in replying to his question on the 3rd instant, conveyed…

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Victorian Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 October 1886 · page 24

The Assembly spent Tuesday evening in discussing the regulations for the expenditure of the £80,000 prospecting vote. After a lively discussion, the Government carried their scheme…

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New South Wales Parliament. Thursday, September 23

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 October 1886 · page 23

The Assembly very soon afforded the Premier an opportunity of moving the resolution in committee relating to the proposed centenary celebration. In moving the resolution, Sir P. Jennings…

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The New South Wales Parliament. a Disorderly Scene

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 October 1886 · page 5

IN the Legislative Council on Wednesday the Titles Validating Bill, which is intended to validate the titles of several mining companies to…

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Prorogation of the English Parliament. the Queen’s Speech. [By Submarine Cable.] London, September 25. [?]

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 October 1886 · page 18

Parliament was prorogued to-day by [?] until November 11. The [?] speech states that the relations with [?] powers continue satisfactory. Referring to the [?]…

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Prorogation of the English Parliament

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 October 1886 · page 2

Parliament was [?] on Saturday [?] mission until November 11. The Queen’s speech slates that the [?] foreign powers continue satisfactory…

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New South Wales Parliament. Thursday, September 30

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1886 · page 4

The Assembly continued Wednesday’s sitting until a quarter to [?] am., and passed all the Estimates with the exception of the defence vote, which had been previously postponed…

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The N.s.w. Parliament. a Deficit of £2,000,000

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 October 1886 · page 3

IN the Legislative Council on Wednesday Dr. Mackellar, replying to a question, stated that 2,808,039 rifle cartridges were now in store in the colony. The debate on the second reading of the Land…

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