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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

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Protbacted Sitting of New Zealand Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 September 1898 · page 4

The New Zealand Assembly has been sitting continuonsly since Tuesday afternoon and will probably continue till Sunday…

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TELEGRAMS. [?] Friday. Parliament. the Censueemotion. the Premier Accuses the Opposition of Greediness for Office. the Debate Adjourned. the Discussion to Be Short. the Independent Party. Probable Government Majority

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 September 1898 · page 4

Mr. Raid twitted the Opposition, with a greediness to reach the, Treasury Benches. They knew the moment the House went into…

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Hastings Election

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1898 · page 3

Mr. Sydney Smith, interviewed at Port Macquarie, expressed his determination to make a big fight to secure the Macleay Hastings seat. Mr. Young is confident that…

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Parliament. Mr. O'suluvan Moves the Adjournment. the Censure Debate. the Re-elected Ministers Onoe More, in the House

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 14 September 1898 · page 2

In the Assembly this afternoon Mr. O'Sullivao moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the conduct of the.Minister for Works in…

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Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday. The Macleay Election. Mr. Syd. Smith at Kempsey. Speech by Ron J Young a Vote or Confidence Cakhied. Mr. Barton Needs No Help. Cordial Reception of Mr. Smith. Rjmoured Visit of the Premier to Macleay. a Hearty Send-off to Mr Barton. Mr. Lyne's Statement. the Censure Debate

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 14 September 1898 · page 2

Mr. Sydney Smith in addressing a large meeting at Kempsey last night was well received; he said he was not seeking to making a convenience…

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Sayings & Doings in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1898 · page 6

SPEAKING to a motion of adjournment last week on "the necessity of abolishing the political composition of the Public Works Committee" Mr. Rose…

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Sayings & Doings in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1898 · page 4

MR. LYNE, in moving his censure motion on the Premier's federal resolutions, said: I admit that when in office I had to do my share of work and to fight extremely hard…

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Parliament. Tuesday September 18

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 3

The debate on Mr. Lyne's amendment to the Government Federation resolutions was resumed. Mr. Ferguson said Mr. Lyne should…

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The Macleay Election. Messrs. Barton and Smith Both Well Received. Assistance for Both Sides Required

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 4

Messrs. Barton and Smith are continning the struggle at the Macleay, both being well received and their speeches ore becoming very hot…

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Telegrams. Sydney. Friday. Parliament. The Censure Motion. Particulars of the Victory. Ministerial Cheers. Great Excitement in the Lobbies. the Whips Very Energetic the Premier Satisfied. Mr. Lyne Says the Govebnment Are Doomed. the Division List. Another Vote of Censube Probable

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 4

The division was taken at midnight on the cenaure motion, there being an almost solid party Vote; Messrs. Gillies and Meagher practically saved…

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Quiet Week in Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

It is not thought likely that any important business will be transacted in the Assembly this week…

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TELEGRAMS. [?] Tuesday. The Macleay Election. Mr. Young's Position to Be Challenged. Great Excitement. Mr Barton Declines to Accept More Fees in the M'sharry Case. the Result Uncertain

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

In view of the condemnation of the Minister for Works' action by the Opposition, they have determined that Mr. Young shall leave the…

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Parliament. Tuesday, September 20

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 3

Mr. Meagher, as a matter of peraonal explanation, read an extract from a report of an interview with Mr. Lyne, which went to show that…

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Fighting in Perth Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 4

Two members of the Legialative Assembly at Perth had a stand-up fight in the back yard of Parliament House. Owing to the contest being…

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Telegrams. Sydney, Friday. The Macleay Election. Mr. Barton's Eligibility. Both Sides Energetic. Mr. Barton's Final Meeting

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 4

The contention in regard to Mr. Barton's eligibility to sit as a member has been virtually abandoned. The Macleay campaign was…

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A Famous Bye-Election Contest

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 4

A good deal of rubbish has been talked and written on the subject of the action of the Government in endeavouring to win the Hastings and…

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. Saying's & Doings in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 September 1898 · page 5

IN moving the second reading of the Attachment of Wages Abolition Bill, Mr. J. C. Watson said that the bill bad been law in England and in several of the colonies…

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Parliament. Statement by Mr. J. H. Young. a Total Denial of All Charges. a Select Committee Invited. the Proposed Censure Motion. the Premier Confident. Motiojn of Censure on the Speaker

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 28 September 1898 · page 2

In the Assembly this afternoon Mr. Young. under cover of privilege, made a statement in regard to his recent visit to the Hastings and…

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Parliament. Tuesday, September 27

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 6

Mr. Arthur Griffith moved a motion expressing the opinion of the House that plebiscite vote should forthwith be taken to ascertain the desire…

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Telegrams. Sydney, Friday. Parliament. Snagging of the Darling River. the First Two Federal. Clauses Passed. a Lengthy Sitting

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 4

A long discussion ensued on Sleath's motion in regard to the neccesity of snagging the River Darling, the speakers, including the Minister of…

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