Parliament
In the Assembly on Thursday, Mr. Sleath's motion of censure on the Speaker's action in connection with the recent count out was negatived on the voices…
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Politics & elections, 1898
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Another Petition in Parliament
A petition was presented to the Assembly to-day against Mr. Griffiths' election for Albury…
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Disgraceful scenes occurred in the Assembly yesterday. Several Opposition members accused the Speaker of unfairness, and refused to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parliament. Tuesday, October 4
In the Legislative Assembly—A motion by Mr. M'Gowen for a return showing the names of and salries paid to all present employers…
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MR. CRICK, speaking in reference to the Minister for Works' personal explanation, said: It was reported that Mr. Young had said "he would naturally do more for an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parliament. the Young Enquiry. the Meagher-norton Police Court Scene
In the Assembly to-day, the Premier, in reply to Mr. Barton, said that Judge Owen will commence the Young inquiry on Monday next…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Psalm As an Election Cry
In the electoral struggle at the Cape the leaders of the Afrikander Bund copiously quoted the first two verses of Psalm Ixviii:--"Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered ; let them also that hate…
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The Premier, in reply to a question by Mr. Barton, stated that the whole of the arrangements for culling witnesses, etc., in connection with the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Telegrams. Sydney, Friday. Parliament. the Federal Proposals' Debate. the State Boundaries Clause Carried. the Inland Rivers Question. the Debate Adjourned
The Assembly resumed the consideration of the Federal Resolutions. The State Boundaries proposal was carried, after a lengthy discussion…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Political. the Paeramatta Election Upset. the Speaker Very Ill. the Young Inquiry
The Elections' Committee have upset the Parramatta election, and ordered a fresh contest. Sir Joseph Abbott is very unwell,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Disorganisation Op Elections and Qualifioahons Committee
The Elections and Qualifications Committee is in a most disorganised condition owing to the Strang party feeling amongst the members. It…
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Shall we ever know the truth about the Aabfield election P Very serious allegations were made by Mr. BAVISTER in his petition—so serious that…
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The Premier states that prosecutions may be instituted in consequence of the irregularities at the last Parramatta election…
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The whole sitting of the Assembly last night was occupied on Mr M'Gowan's amendment in regard to the alteration of the Constitution;…
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In the Assembly—Mr. Reld (Colonial Treasurer), in reply to Mr. E. M. Clerk, said that a claim (or £262 10s had been made…
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In the Assembly Mr. M'Gowan's proposed amendments in the Convention Bill were carried by large majorities. Mr. Copeland'a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday. Parliament. the Labour Party Will Oppose Tea Duties. an Important Ministerial Statement. Invitation to Co-operate. the Federal Resolutions. Eager to Meet the Other Colonies. Other Legislation Promised
It is understood that the Labour Party hare definitely decided not to agree to the tea duties under any circumstances…
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It is understood that Alderman Harris will be re-elected Mayor of Sydney…
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At the Parramatta police court today, J. J. Miller and John Fergusen were fined respectively £20 and £10 each With costs for irragularities in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Telegrams. Sydney Friday. Parliament. the Federal Resolutions. a Late Sitting. Compromise with the Labour Party. the New Duties. Tea Reduced to 1d. Rice Duty Expunged, Other Duties Passed. Attack by Mr. Wise. Mr.reid's Reply
Mr. Want introduced the Federal Resolutions in the Upper House yesterday; after his speech the debate was adjourned…
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