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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

161 stories in Murray's papers · page 3 of 9

Advances to Settlers. the Bill Before Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 27

The Minister for Lands moved, in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday afternoon, the second reading of the bill to authorise the raising of a loan to afford relief to the…

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The Enabling Bill. Meeting of Parliament. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 March 1899 · page 2

To-morrow's developments are awaited with considerable auxiety in political circles…

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In Parliament

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 22 March 1899 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the Allowance to Settlers Bill passed the third reading by 75 votes to 5. The House adjourned until seven…

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Federation. Discussion in Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 March 1899 · page 2

THE Australasian Federation Enabling Bill was again discussed in the Legislative Council on Tuesday. Mr. Hughes briefly moved the third…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 March 1899 · page 21

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier, in reply to Mr. Dacey, said that Mr. Adrian Knox had not drawn his Parliamentary allowance at all, while Mr. G. H…

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Later Developments. Parliament Prorogued

The Riverine Grazier · Thursday 30 March 1899 · page 2

Mr Reid says he intends to recommend appointments to the Council, thoroughly representative of all classes of the community…

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Federation. the Conference Fails. Parliament to be Prorogued. Fresh Appointments to be made to the Upper House. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Thursday 30 March 1899 · page 2

The Conference of the two Houses failed to arrive at an agreement with respect to the Federation Enabling Bill. Mr Reid hints at fresh appointments to the Council,…

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A Stock Board Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 March 1899 · page 29

With reference to a recent stock board election a correspondent of the Gundagai Times says:—"Some voted in Tumut, your correspondent amongst them, and…

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A New Candidate for President

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 5 April 1899 · page 6

Philomene Chatelain is the name of a new candidate to the post of President of the French Republic (says the "Dally News"). She is a woman, and a native…

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Parliament Re-opened. The Governor's Speech. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 April 1899 · page 2

Parliament was opened at noon with the usual ceremony. There was a very small attendence of visitors, but a good sprinkling of members of both Houses, including ten of…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 12 April 1899 · page 2

The Acting Governor, Sir Frederick Darley, opened Parliament at noon to-day, there being only a moderate attendance…

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Parliament

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1899 · page 2

THE change in the aspect of politics is such a kaleidoscope that it is almost impossible for anyone to anticipate events even for a couple of days. The…

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PARLIAMENT. The Lieutenant-Governor's Speech

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 April 1899 · page 4

Parliament was again opened at noon on Tuesday for another short Federal Session. The Lieutenant-Governor's speech was as…

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The Water Question. Deputation to the Minister Foe Works. Large Attendance of Members of Parliament by Our Special Reporter .Sydney

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 14 April 1899 · page 2

A large and influential deputation waited on the Minister for Public Works to-day to urge on him the desirability of submitting to the Public…

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N.s.w. Parliament. End of the Session

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 April 1899 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly early on Friday morning, the Council's amendments in the Arbitration and Conciliation Bill were accepted without much…

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South Australian Elections. Adelaide

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 May 1899 · page 2

The Government has obtained an overwhelming majority in the new Assembly…

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The Coming Election

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 3 May 1899 · page 2

THE time has again come round for us to take up our pen and impress upon the electors of this district the importance of the Referendum vote to be…

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South Australian Elections

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 3 May 1899 · page 2

The general elections for the South Australian House of Assembly took place on Saturday throughout the colony. At the same time, referenda…

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Parliamentary Candidates and Newspapers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 21

A case of some importance came before the Wyalong court on Tuesday when Hygh Cameron, proprietor of the local newspaper, sued a defendant for £3 19s., alleged…

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Queensland Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 May 1899 · page 2

Parliament was officially opened on Wednesday. The Governor's speech dealt only with the federation question, and intimated that the Legislature had been…

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