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Politics & elections, 1883

1,428 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 72

Parliament of South Australia. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 August 1883 · page 10

The Legislative Council did not sit to-day. In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. A. H. Landscer moved a motion (which was carried)—"That in the opinion of this House measures be taken forthwith for…

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The Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 August 1883 · page 10

In the Legislative Council, the Dog Bill was amended by adopting the existing scale of foes, except for sporting dogs, for which a charge of £1 is to be made; hounds in packs are to be cahrged 5s. each. The bill…

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Healy's Insult to New South Wales. Indignation in the Victorian Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 August 1883 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr Grant asked the Premier whether his attention had been called to a telegram from London, to the effect that Mr Healy, member for Monaghan, had in the…

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The Rodney Election Complication in Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 August 1883 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day the Speaker read a com- munication from "Mr Shackell, one of the members for Rodney, stating that although thejelectlons and qualifications committee had declared him duly - elected. Mr Webb, the petitioner, was going to…

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South Australian Parliament. ADELAIDE

Evening News · Friday 10 August 1883 · page 2

In the Assembly last night, Mr. Colton resumed the debate on the Budget, characterising the Ministerial taxation scheme as exceedingly unfavourable. He would prefer a land and income…

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Parliament of South Australia. [By Telegraph.]

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 August 1883 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day, Mr Colton resumed the budget debate, characterising the Ministerial taxation scheme as exceedingly unfavourable. He would prefer a land and income tax as more…

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Parliament of Soute Australia. [By Telegraph.] (From Oub Own Correspondent.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 August 1883 · page 8

In the Assembly, Mr. Ward called the attention of the Government to an English cablegram published in the Register, to the effect that it had been announced in London that the forthcoming South Australian loan…

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The Parliament of Tasmania. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 August 1883 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday a discussion arose on an amendment that this House disagree with the policy of the Ministry. The amendment was moved by the leader of the Opposition. A reduction of…

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The Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 August 1883 · page 8

In the Council, the Dog Bill was further amended. Sheep and cattle dogs will be taxed 5s., all others 10s. The Local Government Bill was partly considered in committee; also the Inebriates Bill. An amendment…

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Riot at an Election Meeting at Brisbane. Brisbane

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 August 1883 · page 3

Mr Bealtie, ex-member for the Valley, called a meeting of electors to-night at the Foresters'Hall, which was crowded to its fullest extent. Messrs Griffith, Brookes, and a large number of Liberals…

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The Imperial Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 August 1883 · page 10

LONDON, August 3.—The Imperial Parliament will be prorogued on the 25th instant…

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South Australian Parliament. Adelaide

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1883 · page 255

In the Assembly, Mr. Ebenezer Ward made strenuous endeavours to secure a resumption of the debate on the annexation resolution, which had been put…

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Parliament of South Australia. Adelaide

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1883 · page 275

In the Legislative Assembly, Sir. A. H. Landseer moved a motion (which was carried)—"That in the opinion of this House measures be taken forthwith for improving the navigation of the Lower Murray River,…

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The Parliament of Victoria. Melbourne

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1883 · page 274

In the Assembly the Hon. J. M. Grant called attention to a cablegram which appeared in the papers, stating that a Mr. T. M. Healey had given notice in the House of Commons of a question regarding the…

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The Queensland Elections. BRISBANE

Evening News · Saturday 11 August 1883 · page 4

At his meeting in the town hall last night, Mr. S. W. Griffith spoke in very strong terms against Sir Thos. M'llwraith and his Ministry. He condemned the slanders which had been circulated…

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The Queensland Elections. Brisbane, Aug. 3

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1883 · page 255

Mr. Morehead, the Postmaster-General, addressed a crowded meeting of electors at Fortitude Valley to-night The meeting was very noisy, and for a long time there seemed to be a determined organised attempt to prevent…

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The Queensland Elections. ROCKHAMPTON

Evening News · Monday 13 August 1883 · page 2

Mr. T. M'Donald Paterson's meeting in the School of Arts on Saturday was the largest and most enthusiastic ever held in Rockhampton. His speech lasted two hours, and he was…

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Corrupt Practices at Elections

Evening News · Monday 13 August 1883 · page 2

LONDON, August 11.—The debate on the bill for the better prevention of corrupt practices at i elections, one of the measures which the Government resolved to pass daring the present session,…

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Corrupt Practices at Elections. London, Aug. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 August 1883 · page 5

The debate on the bill for the better prevention of corrupt practices at elections, one of the measures which the Government resolved to pass during the present session, was…

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Corrupt Practices at Elections. London, August 11

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 August 1883 · page 3

The debate on the Bill for the better prevention of corrupt practices at elections, one of the measures which the Government resolved to pass during the present session, was concluded…

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