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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1897

154 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 8

New South Wales Parliament. the Abolition of [?] Effects of Protection

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on last week, Mr Lyne moved the adjournment, in under [?] attention to the effect of the provisions of the Custom Duties Act of 1895. He said that…

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The New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 July 1897 · page 37

In the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. D. O'Connor moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the Sunday closing of shops by the Government. He…

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The New South Wales Parliament. the Senate Question. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 July 1897 · page 37

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the further consideration of the draft Constitution Bill was entered upon at a late hour last night, and the sitting was continued…

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The New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 July 1897 · page 37

In the Legislative Council to-day D. Bowker moved the second reading of the Medical Bill. He explained that the measure was based on the legislation of…

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The Next Parliamentary Elections

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 31 July 1897 · page 2

THE present Parliament has now been two years in existence, and so far as yet can be seen it will probably last until the expiration of its triennial term which will be some time about…

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Australian Joint Stock Bank. Election of Sir J. P. Abbott As Depositors' Director

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 4 August 1897 · page 2

The half-yearly general meeting of the shareholders of the Australian Joint Stock Bank, Limited, was held at the head office, Sydney, last…

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Religion in Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 August 1897 · page 29

In the Assembly last week Mr. Haynes presented a petition signed by 1750 residents of Sydney and suburbs as follows:—"We, the undersigned adult residents…

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The New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 August 1897 · page 37

In the Assembly to-day Mr Carruthe[?]s moved the second reading of the Crown Lands Bill. He pointed out that the bill was necessary in order to remove doubts which has arisen in…

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Senior Sergeant Vaughan. Discussion in Parliament. He Is Reinstated

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 4

In the Assembly last week Mr Chanter (Deniliquin) moved— That the report from the select committee on Senior-sergeant Vaughan’s reduction and…

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The New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 August 1897 · page 37

In the Legislative Council to-day the adjourned debate on the second reading of the Medical Bill was resumed, and after a few speeches the second reading was…

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Next Election

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 18 August 1897 · page 2

It is stated that Mr, R, E. O'Connor intends to become a candidate for the Fitzroy Division of Sydney when a vacancy occurs. The present member…

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The New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 August 1897 · page 37

In the Assembly to-night, in accordance with notice, Mr. Fegan moved for leave to bring in a bill to amend the Electorates and Elections Act so as to extend the franchise to adult females…

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Tbansvaal Parliament

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 25 August 1897 · page 2

The Industrial Commissioners' proposals are not likely to pass the Volksraad during the present session. A heated debate in the Transvaal Volks…

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The New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 August 1897 · page 24

In the Legislative Assembly the discussicn on the Land Tax Validating Bill was continued. The bill was taken through committee with a few minor amendments…

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The Mercadool Cases. Referred to in Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 August 1897 · page 2

In the Assembly last week the following references were made to the above case:— Mr. Sleath: I wish to ask the Secretary for Lands what has become of the…

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Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 September 1897 · page 29

Parliament has adjourned till the 5th October, it being expected that by that time the Federal Convention will have finished its labors. A considerable…

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A Candidate for Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 September 1897 · page 29

At the Braidwood police court on Monday a case was called on in which Aiden Doyle was defendant charged with neglecting to support his three children. The…

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A Farmers'-parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 September 1897 · page 2

THERE exists in America an organization which embraces the whole of the United States, from east to west and from north to south. It is called the Grange, and a…

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WOMEN V. Men Doctors. Discussion at the Women's Hospital. The Lady Candidate Defeated

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 4

At the ordinary meeting of the committee of the Melbourne Women's Hospital applications were received for the position of assistant surgeon to the…

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The Greek Parliament

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 October 1897 · page 2

A new Ministry has been formed in Greece, with M. Zaimis, President of the Chamber of Deputies, as Premier…

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