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Politics & elections, 1883

1,428 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 72

Parliament. Friday, October 19

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 October 1883 · page 8

IN the Legislative Assembly, MR. WRIGHT, in answer to Mr. Fletcher, said that the services of 255 men, engaged in various capacities and at different points on the Great…

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A Parliament for Ireland Demanded

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 October 1883 · page 5

Dublin, Sept. 10.— The demonstration at Waterford on Sunday, under the auspices of the Irish National League, was attended by over 30,000 persons. The city was profusely…

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Parliament of Victoria. Melbourne

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1883 · page 783

In the Legislative Assembly, the Discipline Amendment Bill, intended to give effect to the new scheme of defences introduced by the Premier, was read a first time Mr. W. Shiels withdrew his motion in favour…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1883 · page 808

THE debate upon the motion for the second reading of the Contempt of Court Bill was resumed in the Legislative Council on Thursday, and several members spoke on the measure. Mr. A. Campbell moved the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, October 25

Evening News · Saturday 27 October 1883 · page 5

THE PRESIDENT took the the chair at 4.30 o'clock. PRELIMINARY. The report of the printing committee was brought up, adopted, and ordered to be printed…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, October 26

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 October 1883 · page 7

THE SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, PAPERS. The following papers were laid upon the table of the House, and ordered to be printed :--Reports from…

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Parliament of South Australia. Adelaide

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1883 · page 803

In the Assembly, to-day, the Commissioner for Crown Lands moved, in a long speech, the second reading of the Water Conservation Bill, which has been nearly three months on…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, October 24

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 October 1883 · page 12

THE PRESIDINT took the the chair at 4.30. PRELIMINARY. Soveral petitions were presented, and papers laid upon the cable…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. "Wednesday. October 24

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1883 · page 801

Mr. DALLEY, in reply to Mr. Brodribb, said that the question of facilitating egress from theatres and other places of amusement in case of fire or alarm had engaged the attention of the Government for some time, and several…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Friday, October 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 October 1883 · page 9

Mr. SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 o'clock p.m. PAPERS. Ministers laid on the table the following papers:—Report from the Immigration Agent in rc ship Gladstone. Annual…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 October 1883 · page 12

The Legislative Council to-night passed the hill authorising the construction of the railway from the main line to Oatlands—four miles. This will be a very light line. The railway policy of the Government…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 October 1883 · page 12

In the Legislative Assembly the Hon. D. Gillies stated that the Railways Construction Bill would be introduced early next session. The Water Conservation and Irrigation Bill was read a third time. The…

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Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 30 October 1883 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly will meet at the usual time to-day, when the proceedings will be initiated by the asking of some 17 questions. Sixteen notices of notion and one order of the day will follow…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, October 30

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 October 1883 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, QUESTIONS. The SECRETARY for PUBLIC WORKS, in answer to Mr A. G. Taylor, notified that a sum for the…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday October 30

Evening News · Wednesday 31 October 1883 · page 8

The SPEAKER took the chair at the usual hour. EXPLANATION. Mr H.H. BROWN said that while up country he had read that Mr. M'Elhone had in the House…

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Parliament of South Australia. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 October 1883 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-day, the Commissioner for Public Works moved the second reading of the Crown Lands Agricultural Amendment Bill. Messrs Scott and Sandover opposed the…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Wednesday, 2 a.m

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 October 1883 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-night, great regret was expressed at the death of the Hon. B, S. Anderson, Minister of Justice, and a resolution to that effect was passed, and ordered to be sent to…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, October 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 October 1883 · page 6

Mr. SPEAKER took the chair nt 4.30 o'clock p.m. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. WRIGHT, in roply to Mr A. G. Taylor, said that a sum had been voted on the draft Estimates for 1834 for a…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 October 1883 · page 10

In the Legislative Council, Dr. Hearn moved a resolution deploring tbo death of the Hon. R. S. Auderson, Minister of Justies, and acknowledging his ability and his iqdustry. It was intimated…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 October 1883 · page 10

In the Legislative Council, on the second reading of the Crown Landa Bill, an amendment was moved that it be read a second time that day six months. After debate the motion was adjourned for a week…

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