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Politics & elections, 1891

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The Bourke Election. News and Notes

The Hummer · Saturday 28 November 1891 · page 2

The Parliamentary Labour Party have decided to go baldheaded for Donald MacDonnell, the Labour Candidate. They will send some of their best available talent to boom…

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Bourke Election

The Hummer · Saturday 28 November 1891 · page 3

The following circular has been issued by the Carriers in common with the other Labour Unions of Bourke, and effectually disposes of the alleged split in the ranks of the party:—…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1891 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the Minister for Works, in reply to a question, said the loss to the revenue by the abolition of all public tolls would be about £30,000 yearly, and in…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1891 · page 3

THE Legislative Assembly sat until 4 o'clock this morning dealing with the Eight Hours Bill in committee. The measure was greatly altered. The first clause declaring eight…

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Parliament. the Debate on the Budget a No-confidence Motion. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 December 1891 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly this evening Mr. Dibbs said that the question of appointing a professor of electricity would receive consideration. He also stated that £5000…

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Parliament. Vote of Censure Debate. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1891 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the Government, in view of the pending motion of censure, refused to answer any questions…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1891 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the Minister of Works, in reply to a question, said the total cost of the alterations and additions to Admiralty House would amount to £8475,…

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Parliament. the Debate on the Financial Statement. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 17 December 1891 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this evening, Mr. Farnell apologised for the rudeness of which he had been guilty to the Speaker on the [?]revions night…

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Parliament. Proposal to Issue Treasury Bills. a Bill Passed by Both Houses. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 19 December 1891 · page 4

In the Assembly this evening Mr. Copoland, in answer to a question, declined to withdraw certain travelling stock resenes Somo papers were laid on the table with…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 22 December 1891 · page 2

THE stone walling of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly was brought to a close a 5 o' clock yesterday morning when the cloture was applied at the instance of Mr…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 December 1891 · page 5

In the Assembly to night, Mr. Dibbs promised to submit the question of inviting tenders for the construction of a wall and the removal of the reef in connection with…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 December 1891 · page 3

IN the Legislative Council this evening it was decided that after rising to-morrow the House should adjourn until January 12. The amendments made by the Assembly…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. "This is [?] liberty, when freeborn men, Having to advise the public, may speak free." Hilton. Tuesday, December 29, 1891. Parties in Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 December 1891 · page 2

THE present condition of politics in New South Wales would not seem to bear out the argument put forward by Sir Henry Parkes in favor of…

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