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Southern Highlands · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

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Election Dobte

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 4

A case of some importance came before the Wya'ong court Tuesday, when Hugh Cameron, proprietor of the local newspaper, cued Andy J…

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An Election Incident

Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer · Wednesday 10 May 1899 · page 2

On the day an election in the North of England, a party of canvassers stood outside a polling-booth. One of their number, well known for…

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The Bowral Electorate. Polling Places

The Mittagong Express · Friday 9 June 1899 · page 2

The following are the polling places in the Bowral electorate for federal referendum, which will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on June 20 : —…

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Polling Places

Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer · Wednesday 14 June 1899 · page 1

ON Tuesday, 20th instant, the Federal Constitution (as amended) will be submitted to the electors of this Colony for acceptance or rejection. One man one vote, and a bare majority…

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A Member of Parliament

Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer · Wednesday 12 July 1899 · page 2

A certain member of Parliament once went down to the House intent on delivering a great oration, but he lost his manuscript somewhere within the…

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To KLONDYKE & Back Descriptive Account of the Voyage. Mr. H. C. Manning's Trip. [Continued.] London Theatres, Banks, Churches.— Mr. Manning sees Baron Rothschild, themulti Millionaire—St. Paul's, Westminster Abbey—In the Parliament Buildings. 14

Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer · Saturday 15 July 1899 · page 1

THE theatres and music halls of London are many and of vast size. The Palace Theatre which was really used for a music hall in which variety…

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Latest News. Opening of Parliament. Sydney, Tuesday, 2 p.m

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 5

His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Lord Brassey (Governor of Victoria). and a brilliant suite opened Parliament at noon to-day…

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Opening of Parliament

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 3

The fact of this being the first Parliament opened by the new Governor lent more than usual into est to the function. Lord Beauchamp…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Wednesday July 19

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 2

In the Legislative Council, The President took the chair at 2.15 p.m., and with several membrane proceeded to Government House and…

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Questions in Parliament

The Mittagong Express · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night. Mr. Alexander Campbell asked the Colonial Secretary—(1) At whose request has the…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Tuesday, August 1

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 5 August 1899 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, The Speaker announced the receipt of a message from the Governor, intimating that Royal assent had been…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Tuesday, August 8. In the Legislative Assembly

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 August 1899 · page 5

Mr. Cann presented a petition from the Broken-hill Municipal Council praying for leave to introduce the Broken-hill Electric Lighting Bill…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Tuesday, Aug. 15

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly, On the motion of Mr. M[?] it was agreed that there should be laid on the table all papers relating to the…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Tuesday, Aug. 22

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, It was decided on the motion of Mr. J. Fitzpatrick, that a return should be laid on the table showing the cost to…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 30

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 5

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The Minister for Justice said that in consequence of certain action…

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In Parliament

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met on Wednesday under the shadow of an approaching event. It was mentioned all over the House before Mr. Speaker…

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N.S.W. Parliament

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly the debate on the censure motion was resumed and again adjourned. Messrs. Meegher and Wilks,…

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N.S.W. Parliament

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 5

On the Legislative Assembly meeting at 4.30 p.m. The Premier said: In consequence of the vote arrived at on Thursday night,…

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Ministerial Elections. the Premier at Germanton

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 2

The Premier and party arrived at Gertmanton on Tuesday, and Mr. Lyne addressed his constituents at the School of Aria in the evening. He…

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Successful Candidates

Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer · Wednesday 11 October 1899 · page 4

THE following candidates of Mr. G. E. Vincent of Mittagong were successful in the Trinity College Examination for Pianoforte Playing held in Sydney last week. The examiner was…

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