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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1896

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Our Sydney Letter. the Premier and Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 September 1896 · page 4

Mr. Staid has no reason to complain of the loyalty of his followers in Parliament. They have stuck to him "like limpets," and in spile of annoying delays, they have "put…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1896 · page 2

IN the Legislative Council to-day the City of Sydney Electric Lighting Bill was considered in oommittee, and the whole of the clauses passed. The Assembly's…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney, Thursday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 September 1896 · page 2

In the Legislative Council to-day the City of Sydney Electric Lighting Bill was considered in committee, and the whole of the clauses passed. The Assembly's…

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The New Gundagai Bridge. A [?] in Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1896 · page 4

IN the Assembly on Wednesday, Mr. Chanter [?] charge to make against the Government that it had refused to accept a Victorian tender for the construction of the bridge over…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1896 · page 3

THE principal business in the Legislative Assembly to day was the consideration of a motion by Mr. Thomas that £10,000 be devoted by the Government towards…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 24 September 1896 · page 2

The principal business in the Legislative Assembly to-day was consideration of a motion by Mr. Thomas that £10,000 be devoted by the Government towards equipping and…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1896 · page 5

IN the Legislative Council to-day the Church Lands Bill, Supreme Court Fees Bill, and Public Officer's Fees Bill were read a first time. The Bank Holiday Bill had its vital…

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A Scotch Election in 1831

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 30 September 1896 · page 2

In 1831 an election in Argyleshire is thus described: "When the day of election came there was no person to attend but one, and he was the sheriff or…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1896 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. O'Sullivan moved the second reading of the Homes Protection Bill, a measure designed to protect homesteads to the value of £200…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 October 1896 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly today Mr. O'Sullivan moved the second reading of the Homes Protection Bill, a measure designed to protect homesteads to the value of £200…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1896 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly to-day the report on the Mining Law Amendment Bill, dealing chiefly with mining on private property, was accepted after a long discussion,…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 October 1896 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr Dacey moved the adjournment of the House to draw attention to a circular issued by the Works Department to municipalities, stating that…

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The Federation Enabling Bill. the Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 October 1896 · page 3

When the Assembly met this evening the House went into committee to consider the Council's amendments to the Federation Bill…

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Scene in Parliament. a Volley of Road Metal. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1896 · page 2

A STRIKING episode disturbed the even tenor of a somewhat wearisome debate on a motion for adjournment in the Assembly to-night. During a speech by Mr. Dacey on…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 October 1896 · page 2

IN the Assembly to-day, Mr. Chanter asked for a select committee to inquire into tho justice of the claim made by Permewan, Wright, and Co. Limited, for compensation…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 October 1896 · page 3

In the Assembly, Mr. Chanter asked for a select committee to inquire into the justice of the claim made by Permewan. Wright, and Co. for the destruction of the steamer Rodoney…

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Stone Throwing in Parliament. Seven Days' Gaol

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 October 1896 · page 3

Robert Yuill, 40, was charged, at the Water Police Court, with unlawfully assaulting John Rowland Dacey. The case was in connection with the sensation in Parliament…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 October 1896 · page 3

The adjournment of the Assembly early this mornicg look place under unusual circumstances. Progress had just been reported on the Health Bill, and Mr. Reid had left…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1896 · page 2

IN the Assembly to-day, Mr. M'Farlanne introduced a bill to limit the rate of interest, principally on bills of sale. The bill provides that the rate shall not exceed 15…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 October 1896 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day Mr. M'Farlane introduced a bill to limit rates of interest. The bill provides that the rate shall not exceed 15 per cent. The second reading was…

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