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Politics & elections, 1884

1,666 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 84

Parliament of Queensland. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 July 1884 · page 10

In the Legislative Council, the Divisional Boards Endersement Bill and the Marsupials Act Continuation Bill were read the first time. The Bills of Exchange Bill was read the third time and passed. The…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 July 1884 · page 10

The Council continued the debate on the second reading of the Mining on Private Property Bill, and adjourned to next day. In the Legislative Assembly to-day notice of motion…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 July 1884 · page 10

In the Legislative Council, the Coroners' Law Consolidation Bill was introduced by the Minister, for Justice, who mentioned that it was the intention of the Government to assist in the conduct of business…

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Monaro Election

Evening News · Wednesday 23 July 1884 · page 4

Mr. David Ryrie, M.L.A., for Monaro, has asked us to contradict the statement which was made by our Cooma correspondent last Friday, that "groans were raised outside the courthouse" when Mr. Ryrie…

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Queensland Parliament. BRISBANE

Evening News · Thursday 24 July 1884 · page 2

In the Legislative Council yesterday the Public Officers Fees Bill, the UnitEd Municipalities Act Amendment Bill, and the Divisional. Boards Endowment Bill There read the second time. The Appropriation Bill of .£250,000 was…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday. July 23

Evening News · Thursday 24 July 1884 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock He reported that the Governor had assented to a number of bills. The Imported Stock Act Amendment Bill was read…

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Queensland Parliament. the Federal Council. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 July 1884 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly the Public Officers' Fees Bill was passed. Members' Expenses Bill, the New Guinea and Pacific Jurisdiction Contribution Bill were read a…

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South Australian Parliament. Payment of Members Approved. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 July 1884 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Government stated they were working hard at the estimates, and hoped to be able to table them within a fortnight. A message…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, July 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 July 1884 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. BILLS ASSENTED TO. Mr. PRESIDENT reported the receipt of messages from His Excellency the Governor, giving the Royal assent in…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 July 1884 · page 8

In the Legislative Council to-day the Mining on Private Property Bill was further debated and read the second time. In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Berry, in…

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Parliament of Queensland. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 July 1884 · page 8

In the Legislative Council to-day, a bill to give effect in Queensland to probates and letters of administration granted in the other colonies, was read the first time. The Public Officers Fees Bill was read the first time. The…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 July 1884 · page 8

Only the Assembly sat to-day. Dr. Cockburn moved that, in the opinion of this House, it is desirable that a bill be introduced making provision for the payment of members of Parliament. This was carried without…

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New zealand Elections. AUCXLAND

Evening News · Thursday 24 July 1884 · page 2

The general election has resulted in the return of 35 Ministerial our of 91 members. The remainder are classified as follows:—24 Vogelites" 21 independent Opposition; and 11 Greyites…

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The General Election in New Zealand. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 July 1884 · page 8

The general election took place yesterday throughout the colony, and intense excitement prevailed at all the leading centres of population. The whole of the Ministry were re-elected, with the exception of the Hon…

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Parliament of Queensland

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 July 1884 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday.--Several bills were Introduced by private members, and read a first time. The second reading of the New Guinea and Pacific Jurisdiction Contribution Bill was cordially…

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South Australian Parliament. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 July 1884 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day, in reply to Mr King, the Government announced their intention of introducing a bill authorising the lending of money to the…

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Queensland Parliament. BRISBANE, Thursday night

Evening News · Friday 25 July 1884 · page 2

There was a short but useful sitting of the Assembly to-day. Several private bills were read a first time. The New Guinea and Pacific Jurisdiction Contribution Bill passed the second…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, July 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 July 1884 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. There not being a quorum present, the House stood adjourned un[?]il 4 o'clock on Wednesday next. The following members were in their places:—Mr…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 July 1884 · page 5

The debate on the financial statement was concluded in the Legialative Assembly to-night. The general feeling is that the Opposition made out a very bad cose. The Reform Bill will be dise[?]d next week…

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Parliament of Queensland. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 July 1884 · page 5

In the Assembly to-day several bills were introduced by private members and read a first time. Mr. Griffith moved the second reading of the New Guinea and Pacific Jurisdiction Contribution Bill. He said he…

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