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Politics & elections, 1884

1,666 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 84

Parliament of New South Wales. Lesiglative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 August 1884 · page 9

At the hour at which we went to press yesterday morning. Thursday's sitting of the Legislative Assembly was not concluded. Hon. members were discussing a motion by Mr. M'Laughin, to the effect that the votes of certain hon…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 6

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 August 1884 · page 13

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. DALLEY, in reply to Mr. Piddington, said…

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Victorian Parliament. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 August 1884 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Council the elections and qualifications committee brought up a report upon the alleged forfeiture of the seats of Major Sargood (Minister for Defence)…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Tuesday, August 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 August 1884 · page 6

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. DALLEY laid upon the table the annual report of the University of Sydney for the year 1883; and correspondence…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 August 1884 · page 10

In the Legislative Council the Election Committee reported that Colonel Sargood and Dr. Beaney have not forfeited their seats by accepting appointments under the Militia Act. The House adjourned in consequence…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 August 1884 · page 10

In the Legislative Council to-day, the Provisional Boards Endowment and Probate Bill was read the third time and passed. The Patents' Designs' and Trade Marks Bill, Native Birds' Protection Act Amendment…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 August 1884 · page 10

On the Northern Territory Justice Bill being called on for the third reading in the Legislative Council, the Hon. W. Sandover referred to the severe comments which have lately been published on Mr. Pater's…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, August 12. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PAPERS

Evening News · Wednesday 13 August 1884 · page 8

Mr. DALLEY laid upon the table the annual report of the University of Sydney for the year 1883; and correspondence respecting the quarantining of the mail steamer Rome…

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Victorian Parliament. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 August 1884 · page 5

Melbourne, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly Mr Dow moved the adjournment of the, House to bring forward a complaint against the Railway Department, chit fly with reference to…

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South Australian Parliament. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 August 1884 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Port Augusta Wharfs' Bill passed the second reading. Little other business of importance was transacted. Dr Cockburn…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 August 1884 · page 7

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWER TO QUESTION. Mr. DALLEY, in reply to Mr. J. Smith for Mr. W. H. Sutto[?] said that no extensions of railways beyond the…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 August 1884 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly to-day a long discussion took place on a motion for adjournment respecting railway management. Mr. Dow alleged that the charges for carrying bags was excessive, and attacked the traffic…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 August 1884 · page 10

In the Assembly last night the debate on the second reading of the Land Bill was adjourned. A motion for the adjournment of the House until Tuesday next, on account of the Toowoomba Show, was oarried on division…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 August 1884 · page 10

In the Legislative Council the second reading of the Public Health Bill was moved by the Minister for Justice, who pointed out that the measure needed modification, and he intended to move in committee that the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 13. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Crown Lands Bill

Evening News · Thursday 14 August 1884 · page 2

Mr. DALLEY moved the second reading of the Crown Lands Bill. He said that he would entreat hon. members to proceed as rapidly as it was convenient and practicable with the discussion, so as to…

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Imperial Parliament. The Prorogation

Evening News · Friday 15 August 1884 · page 2

LONDON, August 14.—Parliament was formerly prorogued to-day. The Queen's speech, which was read by the Lord Chancellor, expressed regret at the failure of the Legislature to…

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South Australian Parliament. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 August 1884 · page 5

Adelaide, Thursday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day leave was given the Commissioner for Lands to introduce a bill to amend the law relating to pastoral lands. Mr Coles…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, August 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 August 1884 · page 5

When the SPEAKER entered the Chamber at 4.30 o'clock here was not a quorum present, and the House was in conequence adjourned until 4 o'clock on the following day. The following members were in their places when the…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 August 1884 · page 8

The Legislative Assembly sat only for short time to-day, adjourning early. The Treasurer announced his intention on Tuesday next to ask leave to introduced a bill to amend the Distillation Act. Mr. Moule gave…

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Parliament of New Zealand. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 August 1884 · page 8

Parliament re-assembled to-day, when a message was received from his Excellency the Governor intimating that he regretted that it was not convenient for him to inform the House of the reasons for his calling them…

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