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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

161 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 9

New South Wales Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 2

IN the Assembly on Tuesday the Premier laid upon the table a minute written in reply to a certain criticism upon the Government, based upon statement in the…

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A Petition to Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 28

The recent criminal proceedings in which Mr. Andrew Rowan laid various charges of embezzlement and larceny against Mr. Joseph Flanagan, his…

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New South Wales Parliament. the Budget Statement. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 37

Mr. Carruthers rose to make the financial statement after the tea adjournment, and he reviewed the history of the present system of keeping the accounts, and referred to the…

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The Transvaal. Parliament Prorogued. the Queen's Speech. London, August 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 27

The session was brought to a close yester day, when Parliament was prorogued by Royal commission. The situation in the Transvaal was referred…

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The Parliament of New South Wales. The Budget Statement. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 2

Mr. Carruthers made the financial statement to-night. He reviewed the history of the present system of keeping the accounts, and referred to the auditor-generals's report,…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 August 1899 · page 3

IS the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, on the motion of Mr. Lee, it was decided to consider in committe of the whole of the exp[?]ency of bringing in…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 2

In the Assemby this afternoon Mr. Hughes moved the adjournment of the House, censuring the Government for employing Mr. Garland in a case in the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 37

In the Legislative Assembly today, On the motion of Mr. Lee, it was decided to consider in committee of the whole the expediency of bringing in a bill to amend the…

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A Scene in the M.z. Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 29

A scene occurred in the New Zealand House of Representative on Friday night, arising out of charges of political influence connected with the military land grant to…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Mr. Neild's Seat Challenged. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 2

Mr. Barton has resigned his position as leader of the Opposition, and Mr. Lyne has been elected in his stead. Mr. Barton's withdrawal is due to the fact that he is…

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The Murrumbidgee Weir. Questions in Parliament

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday last, the members for play and the Lachlan asked some questions, which “Hansard” report as [?]ows :—…

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The Annual Election

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 3

Mr Wyse took the chair as Returning Officer, and the ballot papers having been distributed, the scrutineers, Messrs Harrison and Blanche, went through them and the poll was declared as follows:— Mr…

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The Cape Parliament. London, August 29

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 3

In the Cape House of Assembly last night important statements relative to the present situation were made by Sir Gordon Sprigg, the leader of the Opposition, and Mr. W. P…

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Parliament

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 2

In the Assembly to day, the Premier stated that he had tendered certain advice to the Governor which was not accepted. Consequently the Ministry…

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The Federal Question in Parliament. Anticipations of the Party. Question of the Federal Premiership. Barton V. Reid

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 4

If there is one tiling more than Brother for which the censure debate was noticeable (says the S. M. Herald)’ it is the manner in which parties in the house have split ; and the way in…

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Re-Election of the Ministry. Mr. Wise and Mr. Fegan to be Opposed. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 2

Messrs. See, Hassall, Perry, and Wood have been re-elected without opposition. Mr. Wise will be opposed by Mr. Bavister, while Mr. Morgan, of Newcastle, will oppose…

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The Ashfield Election. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 2

Very keen interest is being taken in the contest between Mr. Wise and Mr. Ravister, and the general opinion is that the fight will be very close…

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Election Meeting at Woomargama

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 24

On Wednesday evening a considerable number of electors assembled at the Woomargama Hotel for tho purpose of hearing the lion. W. J. Lyne, who was expected to be present. However, he…

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Opposition to Mr. Lyne. Mr. J. J. Miller a Candidate. His Opinion of the Premier's Policy

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 26

In an interview with a Sydney Morning Herald reporter on Thursday, Mr. J. J. Miller said it was quite true that he intended to contest the election, and came to Germanton…

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The Ashfield Election. Mr. Wise Re-elected

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 27

The election for Ashfield on Tuesday resulted in the re-election of Mr. Wise, the Attorney-General, who polled 831 votes against 810 polled by the Opposition candidate, Mr. T. Bivister…

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