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Politics & elections, 1900

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Parliament. Thursday, Joly 26

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1900 · page 3

THE Legislative Council agreed to the sc. cond reading of the Metropolitan Traflio Bill, and it was taken through coiumittco without material amendinon'…

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Question in Parliament. Instructions to Land Boards

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 July 1900 · page 6

Replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly last night by Mr. Chanter, Mr. Has[?] said that the department would not have been war[?] in…

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Our Parliament and Federation

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 31 July 1900 · page 2

It is now almost accepted as a foregone conclusion that the Legislature of this colony will, at the instance of the present Government, pass a…

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The Commonwealth. Federal Elections in New South Wales. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 31 July 1900 · page 2

Preparations on an extensive scare are to be made to celebrate the ma[?] of the Commonwealth. A committee is to be appointed to carry out the general…

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The Canterbury Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 31 July 1900 · page 3

Mr. T. W. Taylor was yesterday elected representative of Canterbury in the Legislative Assembly. He polled 861 votes, defeating Mr. Sydney Smith, ex-Minister of…

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Canterbury Election

The Temora Star · Wednesday 1 August 1900 · page 2

THE second election to fill the vacancy for Canterbury, caused by the resignation of Mr. Varney Parkes, and necessitated by the first election, when…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 2 August 1900 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Me[?] asked the Premier to vouch for the correctness fo the statement which appeared in the Victorian papers to the effect that in all…

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Motion in Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 2 August 1900 · page 2

When the Assembly mcb this afternoon, the Premier moved the following motion of condolence We, your Majesty's dutiful and loyal subjects of the Legislative…

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Parliament. Tuesday, July 31

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 2 August 1900 · page 2

IN the Legislative Council the Supply Hill for £2,270,000 was earned th'ough. In the Le[?]lakive Assembly Sir William Lyno, replying to Mr. Chanter, said that lie…

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Message From New South Wales. Adjournment of Parliament. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 2 August 1900 · page 2

The flags in the city and at the Government offices were flying half-mast to-day in consequence of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh…

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Federal Elections. Sir William Lyne's Intentions. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 2 August 1900 · page 3

Sir William Lyne states that he has made up his mind to stand for the House of Representatives in the Federal Parliament. He will contest any constituency in which Home…

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Parliament, Tuuhsday, August 2. Industrial Arbitration

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 August 1900 · page 3

IN the legislative Council Dr. Creed moved the adjournment on the House, to call attention to the effect on the proaparity of Australian comnierco which had boon…

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The Cape Parliament. High Treason Bill. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 4 August 1900 · page 2

In moving the second reading of the bill providing for the punishment of treason, Mr. Rose Innes, the Cape Attorney-General stated that the proposed…

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Parliament. American Laws and Australian Trade. Industrial Arbitration. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 4 August 1900 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-day Mr. Creed moved an adjournment to call attention to the effect on Australian commerce produced by the annexation of…

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Federal Election Expenses

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 August 1900 · page 2

The large areas that will be covered by the electoral districts under the Commonwealth has suggested that the expenses of contesting an election for the Federal Parliament…

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The War Through Reuter's Agency. 3348 Boers Capitulate. Baden-powell Hard Pressed. Advance of Ian Hamilton. Enemy Active at Honing S[?] Indiscreet Members of Parliament. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 August 1900 · page 2

A further surrender of 750 Boers has been made to Lieutenant-General Sir A. Hunter near Four[?] Immense supplies of cattle sheep and…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the bill to prohibit smoking by juveniles was discussed at considerable length. The second reading was agreed to, the bill…

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Parliament ANSWERS to Questions the Homestad Selection System. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night, the Treasurer said that it was his intontion to proceed with the Closer Settlement Bill this session, if possible…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. New South Wales Elector Rates. the Scheme of Division. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 3

The commissioners appointed to divide the colony into electorates for the election of members to the Federal House of Representatives have completed their…

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Business in Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1900 · page 3

In his speech at Dubbo on Saturday the premier appealed to members of Parliament to endeavour to make the present " a record "session, and intimated that it was…

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