New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 5
The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. IMPROVEMENTS AT GLEBE ISLAND. Mr. FLOOD moved,—"That an address be presented to…
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Cable Messages. The Opening of the Imperial Parliament. The Queen's Speech
LONDON, February 5.—The Imperial Parliament was opened to-day by her Majesty in person. There was a large attendance or members. In the Queen's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prorogation of the Victorian Parliament. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne
In the Assembly, this afternoon, the leaders on both sides of the House made complimentary remarks to the Speaker on his leaving the chair. Mr. Gaunson dissented, but did not press his remarks. Parliament…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, 5Th February. the President took the chair at 4.0 p.m. Glebe Island Improvements
Mr. FLOOD rose to more—That an address be presented to the Governor, praying that his Excellency will be pleased to cause a survey to be made of all land which can be advantageously reclaimed…
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THE GLEDE.—A large number of retepaye[?] attended the meeting of Mr. Percy Lucas, at the Gi[?]e, last evening. The principal points of the [?] were the reservation of the Wattle swamp pr[?]…
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ALEXANDRIA.—A meeting of the electors of the Borough of Alexandria was held at the Council-chambers, Raglan-street, at noon, on Tuesday, the 3rd instant, for the purpose of nominating and electing three aldermen and two auditors,…
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The sitting of the Assembly on Friday week was entirely devoted to the totalisator, and Mr. Garrett was present in his best form to move the second reading of his bill to legalize the use of that instrument…
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In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. SUTTOR informed Mr. Day, for Mr. Pilcher, that the Public school at Musclebrook was completed in November last, and that it cost…
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The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. OFFICIAL INFORMATION. Mr. LACKEY, in reply to Mr. Dangar, stated that £1500, with a fort[?] of £2500, was voted in 1877 for the…
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The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. COLONIAL SPRITS BILL, A message was received from the Governor,…
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THE Victorian Assembly, which three years ago was elected to support Mr. BERRY and his policy, has held its last sitting, and has passed away into the domain of history…
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In the Assembly, this afternoon, the leaders on both sides of the House made complimentary remarks to the Speaker on his leaving the chair. Mr. Gaunson dissented, but did not press his remarks. Parliament…
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In the House of Commons, yesternight, notice of an amendment to the adoption of the address in reply to the Queen's speech was given, on the ground of neglect of…
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THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. He reported the receipt of a message from the Assembly stating that the Assembly had agreed to the Council's amendments in the Standard of Weight in Grain Bill. A…
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The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. INCREASED DUTIES ON WINES AND SPIRITS. The SPEAKER read a message from his Excellency the Governor, stating that the Viceregal assent had been given…
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1. How is domestic happiness obtained? 2. When Dan gargles his throat he must stay in doors at least one hour. 3. Initiate Mrs. Mac into shop duties and she will spare you a deal of anxiety, 4. Samson was…
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Parliament was opened to-day by Her Majesty the Queen in person, in presence of an attendance unusually large. The speech delivered by Her Majesty congratulated…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Latest Intelligence. by Electric Telegraph.] (Reuter's Telegrams.) Opening of the Imperial Parliament—the Queen's Speech. London, Feb. 5
Parliament was opened to-day by her Majesty the Queen in person, in presence of an attendance unusually large. The speech delivered by her Majesty congratulated…
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RANDWICK.—On Thursday evening a special meeting of the aldermen of the borough of Randwick was held in the Council Chamber, for the purpose of electing the Mayor of the municipality for the current year. The retiring Mayor…
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The seat for Liverpool has become vacant, owing to the death of Mr. John Torr, and Lord Ramsay (Liberal) and Mr. Whitely (Tory), are announced as candidates. Lord…
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