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Politics & elections, 1895

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. Thursday, August 1, 1895. the English Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1895 · page 2

SINCE the passing of the Reform Bill, of 1832, there has never been such a pronounced victory for the Conservative party at the polls in Great Britain…

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Life in and around Juglang. Election Day

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1895 · page 2

ELECTION: day caused mere than. the usual amount of excitement this year in Jugiong. Mr. Barues supporters nusteredin great fores and were very confident. The result of the…

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Election Notes

The Worker · Saturday 3 August 1895 · page 3

The Returning Officer at Tumut gave his casting vote in favor of Jones. Parliament to be opened by Commission on August 13. The formal opening on the…

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Spence's Column. Lessons From the Elections. Propaganda Work Wanted. the "Red Van" Movement

The Worker · Saturday 3 August 1895 · page 3

We should not allow the lessons taught us by the recent elections to pass unnoticed. Amongst the many points which stand out clear are some of vast importance which should not fail to…

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The British Elections

The Worker · Saturday 3 August 1895 · page 1

Democrats will be unable to resist a feeling of disappointment at the result of the general election in Great Britain. It would, however, be wrong to suppose that the Conservative victory…

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The Late Wagga Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1895 · page 2

A PLEASANT re-union in connection with the late Parliamentary election for Wagga took place at the Criterion Hotel last evening, when a dinner was given to the Returning Officer…

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Election Figures. (To the Editor of the Wagga Express.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 August 1895 · page 2

Sir,—Perhaps I may not be out of place in venturing a few remarks while opinions are rife as to the genuineness of the free trade victory. In looking over your Sydney letter…

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Our Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday. PARLIAMENT

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 August 1895 · page 5

At the meeting of the Cabinet yesterday the Governor's speech was considered and approved of by Ministers. The speech is on the lines of the programme previously laid…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser Thursday, August 15, 1895. Opening of Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1895 · page 2

THE formal business connected with the opening of the new Parliament was satisfactorily completed on Tuesday by the swearing in of members…

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Opening of Parliament. Sir Joseph Abbott Re-elected Speaker. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1895 · page 2
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

THE seventeenth Parliament of New South Wales was opened by commission at noon to day, the commissioners being Sir John Lackey, Dr. Garran, and Mr. Want…

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The Pith of Parliament. the First Work

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1895 · page 2

PARLIAMENT was opened on Tuesday. The proceedings were dull, The new members of the Council and all the members of the now Assembly were sworn in…

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The Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 17 August 1895 · page 2

The Parliament has been opened with the usual formalities, and the programme for the session has been indicated in the Governor's speech. It is intended to…

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Parliament. Debate in the Council. the Land and Income Tax Bills. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1895 · page 2

IN the Council to-day Mr. Pigott asked if it were true, as reported in the press, that during the election campaign the Premier had referred to the Council as a "rotten…

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N.s.w. Parliament. the Council and the Taxation Bills. Another Struggle Imminent. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 August 1895 · page 4

In the Council to-day Mr Piggott asked if it was true, as reported in the press, that during the election campaign the Premier had referred to the Council as "a rotten and…

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An Election Incident

The Worker · Saturday 17 August 1895 · page 2

At one polling-booth on the Barwon River, at which only a few votes were cast, the proprietor of the place, who was away, knew all the straight-out Willis supporters; and on the…

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Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 August 1895 · page 2

Parliament was opened by commission on Tuesday, and the new members of the Council and of the assembly were sworn in. Sir Joseph Abbott was unanimously…

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The Mack Parliament ol Gundagai. "The Best We Have Had."

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 August 1895 · page 2

"HAD HAD That's something like it. Well, I'll admit I though the blessed thing would'nt geest first, but it the best thing I've seen." This is what a member said upon leaving our Mock…

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Original Correspondence, Mr Newton at the Late Election. (To the Editor of the Narandera Argus)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 August 1895 · page 2

Sir,—I have just seen in your issue of the 23rd ult., a paragraph in which is conveyed the impression that in speaking at Whitton, prior to the recent election, I was guilty of…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 August 1895 · page 2

ONLY the Assembly sat to-day. Private business was taken up to 8 o'clock. Mr. Brown moved for the abolition of the excise duty on tobacco. After some…

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