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Politics & elections, 1893

195 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 10

The Prorogation of Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 June 1893 · page 3

On Tuesday at noon, his Excellency the Governor brought the second session of the fifteenth Parliament of New South Wales to a close with the customary formalities…

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Parliament. the Prorogation. the Governor's Speech. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1893 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sub till 20 minutes past 6 o'clock this morning, the whole of the night being taken up by the Menindi[?] Irrigation Bill, which eventually…

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The Growth of the British Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 3

THE germ of the British Parliament may be traced as far back as the Anglo-Saxon period of English history; and it is without doubt interesting to all English-speaking…

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The General Election in Germany. Success of the Socialists. London, June 16

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1893 · page 2

THE general election took place yesterday, the Reichstag having been dissolved last month by the Emperor William in conseof its rejection of the Army Bill…

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German Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 June 1893 · page 3

THE general elections to the Reichstag in Germany took place on Thursday. The elections have proved remarkable for the success of the Socialists, who indicate…

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Election of Farmers' Delegates at Mitta Mitta

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 June 1893 · page 5

DESPITE the showery weather a successful meeting of farmers from Mitta Mitta, Cooba, and Langwell (two-mile was held at Mitta Mitta last Saturday afternoon, to elect…

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Mundawaddera Farmers' Association. Election of Conference Delegates

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 June 1893 · page 3

Notwithstanding the busy season here and some important social attractions, a will attended meeting wax held by the members of this union on Saturday, June 3rd. The…

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"The Farmers' Parliament."

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 24 June 1893 · page 7

No movement that has ever been made in this colony for the purpose of rousing and consolidating the selectors and farmers has attracted such…

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The "PARLIAMENT of AGRICULTURE."

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 1 July 1893 · page 6

DURING this week Cootamundra has been honoured and complimented—elevated to the position of a federal city of agriculture—by the holding of a…

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The Royal Wedding. Congratulations From Parliament. London, July 14

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1893 · page 2

IN the Imperial Parliament this afternoon both Houses passed a motion congratulating the Queen and the Prince of Wales on the recent marriage of his Royal Highness the…

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Pauper Planting by Act of Parliament. [To the Editor.]

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 July 1893 · page 4

SIR,—The Labour Settlements Act of last session gives a very fair index of the knowledge and honesty of Parliament when brought face to face with a chronic social…

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Municipal Elections. Ald, Barnes's Seat

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 July 1893 · page 4

MONDAY was nomination day in connection with the election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. Barnes The proceedings were altogether devoid of interest…

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Next Session of Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 August 1893 · page 2

SIR George Dibbs states that (the S. M. Herald says) the Ministry has not yet considered when Parliament will be called together. It will mostly depend upon the…

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France and Siam. Important Statement in Parliament. London. Thursday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 August 1893 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day a question was asked by Mr. G. N. Curzon, the Conservative member for the Southport Division of South-west…

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Municipal Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 August 1893 · page 6

THE nomination of candidates to fill the Vacancy in the council through the resignation of Ald. McBeath, took place at the Town hall on Monday. As it was expected…

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The Imperial Parliament. London, Aug. 5

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1893 · page 3

The intention of the Government in relation to the autumn session of Parliament are authoritatively explained in a letter published by Mr. Gladstone. Mr…

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The French General Elections. London, Aug. 21

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 August 1893 · page 2

FURTHER returns of the general elections for the French Chamber of Deputies show that, though second ballots are necessary in 154 constituents out of the 584 into which…

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The French General Elections. London. 25Th August

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 24 August 1893 · page 4

Further returns of the general elections for the French Chamber of Deputies show that, though second ballots are necessary in 155 constituencies out of the 584 into which…

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The Elections and the Crisis. (To the Editor of the Wagga Express.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 2

Sir,—The day is rapidly approaching when the electors of the country will themselves confronted with a responsibility of the gravest character, for in their hands will be…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. "This is true liber[?] which freeborn men, Having to advise[?] public, mayspeak free." Milton. Tuesday, August 29, 1893. Party Cries and the New Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 2

IT has come to be accepted as a foregone conclusion that a dissolution of present Parliament will take place about the end of the year, and in view…

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