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Politics & elections, 1897

197 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 10

The Humors of Parliament

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 14 July 1897 · page 2

Noboby may have unmistakeably detected the fact but the present N.S.W. Parliament is not deficient in humor. The intellect of the Assembly…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1897 · page 2

IN the Assembly to-day a batch of questions was put to the Acting Premier concerning the enforcement of the Sunday closing law with regard to shops. In replying to one,…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 July 1897 · page 2

In the Assembly to day a batch of questions were put to the Acting-Premier on the enforcement of the Sunday closing law with regard to chops. In replying to one question…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1897 · page 2

IN the Assembly this evening, on a motion for adjournment, Mr. Lyne drew attention to the unemployed, and urged that steps should be take to provide permanent…

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Intercolonial. [By Telegraph.] Sydney. Friday. a Federation Candidate

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1897 · page 2

Robert W. Reid, aged 32, a druggist, who described himself as a man in a prominent public position, and who, without making a single speech, scored 10,000 votes at the…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1897 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. Lyne asked the Acting Premier whether a meeting of the Cabinet had been hold during the day to consider the recent decision with…

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Perth. Wednesday. Parliament in Westralia

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1897 · page 2

The Executive decided to-day that Parliament shall meet on the 17th August, instead of the 23rd. This is done to enable the West Australian delegates to attend the…

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N.s.w. Parliament. the Land Tax Bungle. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 July 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night Mr Lyne asked the Acting-Premier whether a [?] of the Cabinet had been held that [?] the recent decision with…

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In Parliament. Agricultural Societies

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 July 1897 · page 2

DURING, the past week a question from the member for Kahibah elicited the information form the Secretary for Mines and Agriculture that there are 130, Agricultural…

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Parliament. Crown Lands Improvements. Value to Incoming Tenants. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Moore, moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the administration of the Crown Lands Act, in regard to…

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In Parliament. the Law Practitioners' Bill

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1897 · page 2

Mr. Nield, by the introduction of this measure, made it vigorous attempt to break down the divinity which doth hedge the legal profession, by throwing it open to all…

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Auckland. Monday. Returning Home. Sir George Dibbs left to-day for Sydney. Labor and Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 27 July 1897 · page 2

Ben Tillett, lecturing on labor and the Legislature, said he did not see that the people of New Zealand had much to boast of. If they liked they could return…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1897 · page 2

IN the Assembly this evening, Mr. Schey moved for leave to Mr. M'Millan to lay on the table copies of all papers laid before the committee of finance of the Adelaide…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 29 July 1897 · page 2

In the Assembly this evening, Mr Schey moved for leave to Mr M'Milan to lay on the table copies of all papers laid before the committee of finance of the Adelaide Federal…

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Parliament. New Land Bill. Passed Through Committee. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1897 · page 2

IN the Assembly this morning, Mr. Carruthers moved the second reading of the Crown Lands Bill. He explained it was a very urgent measure. A short time ago the…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1897 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. A[?]eek moved the second reading of the Small Debts Recovery Act Amendment Bill. He explained that it was intended to…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 August 1897 · page 3

In the Assembly to day Mr Affieck moved the second reading of the Small Debts Recovery Act Amendment Bill. Re explained it was intended to alter the law to provide…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 2

IN the Legislative Council to-day, the adjourned debate on the second reading of the Medical Bill was resumed, and after a few speeches the second reading was…

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Playing at Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 2

At the best of times, the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales is not the fittest place to visit if one wishes to maintain respect for those who are…

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In Parliament and Out

The Worker · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 3

Mr. Reid has interviewed the Imperial authorities re the Alien Exclusion Bill, but the Result, has not transpired. H-m! Mr. Lyne isn't covering himself wih…

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