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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

338 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 17

News in Brief. PARLIAMENT re-assembles to-day

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 April 1899 · page 1

BUSINESS in the Wagga Circuit Court was concluded on Saturday afternoon. AT the Mudgee Circuit Court on Friday, John M'Coy was sentenced to death for the…

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Parliament. the Opening Ceremony. Proceedings in Both Houses

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 April 1899 · page 4

A quarter of an hour sufficed to cover the whole proceedings in connection with the opening of Parliament this session. For once in a way, the mounted [?]cort for the…

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Parliament Another Federal Session. the Lieutenant- Governor's Speech

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1899 · page 2

PARLIAMENT was formally opened at noon on Tuesday, after a brief prorogation, for another short session to deal with the proposed reference of the Amended…

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In Parliament. Advances to Settlers' Board. the Sunday Thawing Question. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 April 1899 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, the Premier, in reply to Mr. Lyne, said he expected to make known the names of the Board to carry out the provisions of the…

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Adelaide. Wednesday. General Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 April 1899 · page 2

Nominations for the general elections were received to-day. So far as is known none of the candidates were unopposed…

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Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Council met on Tuesday. The Hon A. H. Jacob watt appointed Chairman of Committees, The Hon W. Millen moved the Address-in-Reply, which stated—…

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Re-opening of Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1899 · page 2

Parliament was re-opened on Tuesday by the Lieutenant-Governor with the usual ceremonies. The Governor's speech, delineating the cause for which Parliament was called…

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Election of Mayor

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1899 · page 2

ON Wednesday evening last meeting of the local Council was held to elect a Mayor, Ald. Ryan, whom they had previously elected, having been…

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Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1899 · page 3

IMMEDIATELY upon the meeting of the Legislative Council on Tuesday, the Vice-President of the Executive Council announced the resignation of Mr. Want of the…

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In Parliament. the Neild Fiasco. an Amusing Debate. the Sunday Trading Question Sydney Wednesday Morning

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 April 1899 · page 2

The case of Mr. Neild was before Parliament last night, partly in his capacity as politician, partly in his capacity as soldier. Mr. Neild wasn't…

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Parliament Close of the Session. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat until nearly three o'clock this morning debating Mr. Copeland's Sunday trading bill, Ultimately an amendment was carried on the casting…

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Parliament. the Federal Referendum. Issue of Electors' Rights. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 2

In the Assembly, Mr. Barton asked the Premier, with regard to the Federal referendum which they might now assume as about…

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Telegraphic. New South Wales. Parliament. the Prorogation. the Conciliation and Arbitration Bill. Sydney, Friday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly sat until 2.40 this morning. Mr. Copeland questioned the action of the Deputy Chairman, Mr. Fegan, in giving his…

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Parliament. the Prorogation. What Mr Reid Says

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 25 April 1899 · page 4

The session of the last Parliament which lasted one week (that is political week from Tuesday till early Friday morning) is about the shortest on…

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South Australian Elections. Successful Government Candidates. Leader of the Opposition in Jeopardy. Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 2 May 1899 · page 3

The general elections, which were held on Saturday, were chiefly remarkable for the heaviness of polls in the various districts, and for the fact that…

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South Australian Elections. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1899 · page 2

THE general elections, which were held on Saturday, were chiefly remarkable for the heaviness of the polls in the various districts, and for the fact that in the majority…

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The General Elections. Big Government Majority. Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 2 May 1899 · page 3

So far as can be gathered in connection with the general election, which commenced on Saturday, the constitution of the new Assembly will be…

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Election Debts. an Important Verdict. Wyalong

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 4 May 1899 · page 2

A case of some importance came before the court to-day, when Hugh Cameron, proprietor of the local newspaper, sued Andy J. Kelly for £3 19s., alleged…

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The South Australian Elections. Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 4

Additional returns from the district of Flinders have unexpectedly led to the defeat of Mr. Mortlock, one of the old members. Mr. M'Kenzie, a resident of the district is…

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Election Debts

Adelong Argus, Tumut and Gundagai Advertiser · Tuesday 9 May 1899 · page 4

A case of some importance came before the Wyalong court on Tuesday, when Hugh Cameron, proprietor of the local newspaper, sued Andy J…

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