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Politics & elections, 1896

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1896 · page 2

IN the Assembly Mr. Russell Jones gave notice that, ia the opinion of the House, considering the depression existing in the colony generally and the numerous…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 July 1896 · page 2

Another big engagement under the Government has been given to Mr. Curnow, whose very heavy charges in the Dean and Coal Mines Commissions was the cause of…

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Our Mock Parliament. an Attack of the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Sibthorpe's Bill

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1896 · page 2

ON Friday there was great life at the meeting of the Mock Parliament. There were present:—[?] Bowers, J. Mackins, Cox, G. A. Griffin, E. G…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 July 1896 · page 2

TO-NIGHT was private member' night in the Assembly. It was promised on behalf of the Government that a Friendly Societies Act Amendment-Bill should be introduced…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 July 1896 · page 2

In the Assembly this was private members' night. It was promised on behalf of the Government that a Friendly Societies Amending Bill should be introduced this…

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Parliament. the Factories Bill. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 July 1896 · page 2

IN the Legislative Council to-day the Mining Act Amendment Bill, reducing the price of and extending the privileges under miners' rights, was restored to the…

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The American Election. the "Boy Orator." London, July 15

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 July 1896 · page 4

The split in the Democratic party over the selection of Mr Bryan, the "Boy Orator of Nebraska," by the Chicago Contention as the candidate of the party for the Presidency is…

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The Unregistered Marriages. Question Asked in Parliament a Characteristic Reply

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 21 July 1896 · page 2

From the Press reports of the Parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday evening we (Sunday Times) gather that the Colonial Secretary, in answer to Mr Dacey, said that…

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Wool Classers. Three Successful Wagga. Candidates

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 21 July 1896 · page 2

AT the recent examination in wool-classing held in connection with the Technological College, Sydney, it is gratifying to note the success of threo Waged candidates. These…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 2

In the Assembly tonight Mr. Rose asked the Premier when he inientcd to withdraw the comparison of prices of Victoriau and Now South Wales stores published by him,…

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The New Houses of Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 4

THE 'following have been appointed members of a board to confer with the Minister for Works and to collate and determine the particulars necessary for persons desirous of…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 2

Mr Chanter moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the delay in the Lands Department in not declaring the necessary roads open for traffic…

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Imperial Parliament. Winding Up the Session. London, July 21

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 2

IN consequence of the pressure of business, the obstructive tactics of the Opposition and the near approach of the end of the Parliamentary session, which, according to present…

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Imperial Parliament. Winding Up the Session. Bills to Be Abandoned. London, July 21

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 July 1896 · page 3

In consequence of the pressure of business, the obstructive tactics of the Opposition and the near approach of the end of the Parliamentary session, which, according…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 2

IN the Council to-day the consideration in committee of the Dentists' Registration Bill was concluded. The bill to extend the franchise to the…

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Wool Classers. Three Successful Wagga Candidates

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 10

AT the recent examination in wool-classing held in connection with the Technological College, Sydney, it is gratifying to note the success of three Wagga candidates. These…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 2

IN the Assembly to-night there was practically nothing of importance done, the night being spent in discussion on the appointment of select committees. The House refused…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 2

The first business in the Assembly to-night was the motion by the Premier for the suspension of the standing orders, in order to permit the passing of a three months Supply…

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N.s.w. Parliament. the Budget Debate. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 August 1896 · page 2

The Assembly sat all night taking part in the financial debate, there being no adjournment for breakfast this merning. Mr M'Millan spoke for two hours, strongly…

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Parliament. Financial Statement. Attacked by Mr. M'millan. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1896 · page 2

IN the Council to-day the Supply Bill was passed through all its stages. Duriug the discussion several members severely condemned the system of keeping public…

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