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Politics & elections, 1896

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1896 · page 2

IN the Council to-day the Medical Bill introduced by Mr. Want was read a first time. The Factories and Shops Bill was read a…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 November 1896 · page 2

In consequence of the great feeling prevailing the Government intend to pass a bill [?] tending the payments for land tax on properties in the county of Cumberland for [?]…

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The Presidential Election. LONDON, Nov. 2

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1896 · page 2

THE Republican and " sound money " pro cession in New York on Saturday, took seven hours in passing a given point. The streets were lined with spectators, the…

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The Presidential Campaign Election of M'kinley. London

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1896 · page 2

MAJOR William M'Kinley, the Republician candidate for the Presidentship, is declared to have been elected by a large majority. LATEST…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 2

IN the Legislative Council to-day the Public Health Bill was read a third time, and re turned to the Assembly with amendments…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 2

In the Council the Public Health Bill was read a third time and returned to the Assembly with amendments. On the motion of Mr Creed a select committee was appointed…

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Election Riots. London, Nov. 4

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 4

[?]order took place in the Southern [?]nnection with the polling. [?]ere serious riots at Delaware, and [?]e reported to have been…

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The United States. the Presidential Election. Nov. 6

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 4

Returns are now to hand from 42 of the 45 States in the American Union, and these establish Mr. M'Kinley's success beyond the possibility of a doubt. He has, according to…

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The Presidential Election. LONDON, Nov. 6

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 10 November 1896 · page 2

In some of the states in which Mr. M'Kinley secured majorities the election returns are disputed. The general result, however, will not be affected, as Mr. M'Kinley's…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1896 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly to-day, it was decided to send a message to the Council giving the reasons for disagreeing with certain amendments made in the Factories…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 November 1896 · page 2

In the Council the Loan Bill was read a second time, and passed through committee without amendment. The City of Sydney Municipal Loan Bill was read a first time…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 14 November 1896 · page 2

In the Assembly this morning the proposal to hold a great exhibition in 1899 was carried by 43 votes to 18. The bill to extend the time of payment…

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New Houses of Parliament

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 14 November 1896 · page 2

Mr. Young moved, "That it be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, to consider and report on the expediency of erecting new Houses of…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 November 1896 · page 2

In the Assembly this morning the proposal to hold an International Exhibition in 1899 was carried by 43 votes to 18. The bill to extend the time of payment of…

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Motion to Erect New Houses of Parliament

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 14 November 1896 · page 3

Mr. Mickey said he altogether deprecated the introduction of the country versus town argument; but it was somewhat contemptible for hon. members who…

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Prorogation of Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 14 November 1896 · page 2

The business of the present, session of Parliament concluded at 7 o'clock this morning, after an all night sitting of both Houses…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertisers. "This is true libert[?] when freeborn [?], Having to Advise the public, may speak free." Milton. Saturday, November 14, 1896. Proposed Parliament Buildings

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 14 November 1896 · page 2

THE proposal of the Minister for Public Works in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday evening, to erect new Parliament houses in Sydney, at a cost of…

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English Parliament. LONDON, Nov. 18

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 21 November 1896 · page 5

MR Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, and leader of the House of Commons, addressed a large public meeting at Rochdale last night…

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New Houses of Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 November 1896 · page 3

FOLLOWING was the speech of the member for Burrowa on this question:—Mr. Mackay said: I altogether deprecate the introduction of the country versus town…

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THE [?] Advertiser. "This is true liberty when freeborn [?] Having to advice the public, may speak free." [?] Thursday, December 3, 1896. the New Zealand Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1896 · page 2

THE Parliament of New Zealand has expired by effluxion of time and to-morrow the political battle will be waged to see who shall occupy the…

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