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Politics & elections, 1886

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Pictures in Parliament

Globe · Wednesday 16 June 1886 · page 5

Gabbett liked flogging. Didn't Marcus Clarke so put it in that one great literary growth Australia has produced. Gabbett liked flogging. So does Abigail—you…

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Notes in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 June 1886 · page 4

It was easy to see on the meeting of Parliament last evening, that something unusual was on the topis. The House was full, the galleries packed. Tickets for the Speaker's gallery were…

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Debate in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 June 1886 · page 6

It was generally understood that the matter Would be brought before Parliament yesterday afternoon by Mr. Abigail, but he was anticipated by the Premier, who rose to make a…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday June 15

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 June 1886 · page 6

The SPEAKER took the Chair at 4.30 p.m. ALLEGED RAILWAY FRAUDS. Sir PATRICK JENNINGS made an explanation with reference to certain frauds…

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The Alleged Bailway Frauds. Ministerial Statement in Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 16 June 1886 · page 6

There was a crowded attendance of members ana publics in Parliament on Tuesday, induced by the widaspread interest aroused by the publication of the rumored gigantic frauds upon the Railway…

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Notes in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 June 1886 · page 4

A Parthian shot from Mr. Abigail at the at leged railway swindles, and then a night of downright political work. The spirit of the important crisis which the country has now…

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Pictures in Parliament

Globe · Thursday 17 June 1886 · page 5

Sir John were a Gladstonian hat, and a man in the gallery, though he was well disposed for sleep, endured much shaking by a vigorous young policeman, and kept his…

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South Australian Parliament. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 June 1886 · page 5

ADELAIDE,Wednesday. -- Mr. Bowers's motion for the dispatch of an exploring party from Pine Creek to the borders of the territory near the Kimberley gold district was carried with…

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Parliament. Wednesday, June 16. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 17 June 1886 · page 6

The House met at 4.30 p.m. In reply to a'question pat by Mr. Greed, Dr. Mackellar said that; the value of stores and material for the torpedo defence of the colony at present…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 June 1886 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. QUESTION. Mr. MACKELLAR, in reply to Mr. Creed, gave information relating to certain tanks for the storage of armoured…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 16. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Answer to Question

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 June 1886 · page 6

Dr. MACKELLAR said, in answer to Dr. CREED, that, the stores and material for the torpedo defence of the colony were valued at £16.000. The time it would take to replace…

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The Macleay Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 June 1886 · page 5

A statement was made in the Assembly yesterday by the Minister for Justice with reference to the recent inquiry into the administration of justice at Kempsey, arising out of…

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Pictures in Parliament

Globe · Friday 18 June 1886 · page 5

A wreath for the lost leader, of course, and a wreath that should have been twined by a few words of simple, sorrowful eloquence from leaders of all…

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Notes in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 June 1886 · page 4

Mr. Abbott asking from Archytos "the simple gift of a handful of dust" to the political manes of his departed chief. " No," protested Mr. O'Connor; " what did he do that he should…

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Debate in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 June 1886 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, Sir HENRY PARKES Said he would like to elicit from the Government what they intended…

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Victorian Parliament. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 June 1886 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--In the Assembly the Minister for Public Works stated, in reply to a question, that no communication had been received from the Government of…

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Parliament. Thursday, June 17. Death of Sir A. STUART

Evening News · Friday 18 June 1886 · page 3

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ADJOURNED. The House mat at 4.30 p.m. The President reported the death of Sir Alex. Stuart, who was a member of that chamber. In accordance with…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 June 1886 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. MACKELLAR, in reply to Mr. Hill, said that the monthly salaries paid by the colony in connection with the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 17. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Answers to Questions

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 June 1886 · page 3

Dr. MACKELLAR said, in answer to Mr. HILL, the monthly salaries paid in connection with the representation of this colony at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition were as follows:…

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Notes' in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 June 1886 · page 4

The question was that the resignation of Sir John Robertson be accepted and his seat declared vacant. It took the House's breath away. But Yesterday, the name of Caesar might…

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