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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1897

222 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 12

Sayings & Doings in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 July 1897 · page 4

DURING the Federation debate Mr. Gormly regarded the salary of £10,000 as too much for the Governor-General. Mr. Sleath also looked upon the salary…

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The N. S. W. Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 July 1897 · page 4

IN the Council, on Thursday, Mr. D. O'Connor moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the action of the police in enforcing the closing of…

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Political—Federation—Parliamentary Candidates—Prominent Public Men. [For the Chronicle.] Political Developments

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 14 July 1897 · page 3

The public must be prepared for some sensational political developments shortly. The facts, have not yet filtered through the metropolitan…

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Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 16 July 1897 · page 3

In the Council last night Mr. Barton explained the provisions af the Draft Federal Constitution Bill. He spoke for over three hours, The debate was adjourned…

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Sayings & Doings in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 July 1897 · page 4

DR. Ross in moving the second reading of the juvenile Smoking Suppression Bill said his object, however, was to prevent, as far as possible, the evil and mischievous…

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Parliament Tuesday, July 13

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 July 1897 · page 6

In the Assembly—Mr. Waddell asked the Acting Premier whether the Government proposed to amend the law relating…

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Sayings & Doings in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 July 1897 · page 4

IN the Council, during the debate on the second reading of the Church and School Lands Bill, Mr. Kater asked what was the amount to the credit of the account…

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Sayings & Doings in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1897 · page 4

SPEAKING on the question of the alienation of Crown lands, the Minister for Lands said: I hold that we shall have to regard the pastoral occupation of a great portion…

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Parliament. Tuesday, July 20

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly—Mr. Branker, in reply to Mr. Hayaes, with respect to the free passes for tram and tram granted to…

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Telegrams. Sydney, Friday. Parliament Federation Bill

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 5

In the Council the elevate on the Federation Bill was resumed by Messrs Pilcher, Hoskins, Garran, and R. E. O'Connor, and adjourned to…

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Mr. Reid on Britain. Imperial Parliament. Colonial Politicians

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 5

Speaking at public function at Port Sunlight, Mr. Reid said that instead Of Britain showing the weight of her 1000 yeara she was…

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Sayings & Doings in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1897 · page 4

MR. Sleuth on the Unemployed: Any appeal on behalf of the unemployed in Sydney does not carry any weight with me, and it has no right to carry any more…

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Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Council last night, Mr. Want stated with reference to the application to allow the 60 French soldiers to be housed Victoria Barracks, that some years ago the…

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Parliament. Tuesday, July 27

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 31 July 1897 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly—Mr, Garrard (Minister for Labor), in reply to Mr, Whiddon, said men would be sent to the Bogan Sor[?]b…

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Saying's & Doings in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1897 · page 2

MR. AFFLECK (Yass), in making a personal explanation in the Assembly in reference to certain remarks by Mr. W. M. Hughes, said: "Adding insult to injury the hon…

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Sayings & Doings in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1897 · page 4

SPEAKING on the motion for adjournment in reference to the administration of the Land Act Mr. Moore, of Bingara, said: To me this is a matter of more importance…

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The N. S. W. Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1897 · page 4

IN the Assembly, on Tuesday, Mr. Schey asked the Colonial Secretary:—1. Has he been offered the position of Agent-General for New South Wales? 2. Or approached…

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Our Wires. (Per Greville's Telegram Company) Sydney. Thursday, 11.44 A.m. Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Council last night further considered the Federal Constitution Bill, and the debate stands adjourned. In the Assembly, the Government stated…

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Federal Election Expenses. Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1897 · page 5

IN the Assembly, last night, the Government stated that the cost of conducting the federal elections was £14,367, exclusive of advertising…

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Parliament. Tuesday, August 3

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly—In answer to questions by Mr. Willis, it was stated that the total expenditure in dealing with the rabbit…

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