Notes in Parliament
French fraternising with Russians and hemming in Bismarck, Mr. J. M. Thompson back on the floor of our Assembly, Gladstone sent to grass and an attempt made to stand the…
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Parliament Friday's Sitting
In the Assembly, on Friday evening, Mr. Jyne stated, in reply to Mr. Gould, that the money authorised by the May monthly Supply Bill for subordinate roads, both under officers of the department and trustees…
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From an early hour till after midnight the Assembly was engaged in the discussion of Mr. Foster's motion, affirming that the removal and exclusion of the hon member for Morpeth…
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The principal business this evening was the discussion on the second reading of the Stamp Duties Bill No. 2. Dr. Mackellar moved the second reading in a rather longthy speech, for he had rather a difficult…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Parliament. FRIDAY, July 23. Legislative Assembly. Answers to Questions
In reply to Mr. Abigail, Mr. Lyne said that, re the supply of rails to the New Lambton Colliery Co., the Government would take into consideration the question of charging interest, upon the final settlement of…
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Mr. LYNE, in answer to Mr. ABIGAIL said that the sum of £81,057 18s. had been paid to Mr. Castner for gasworks in connection with the Railway Department. There was no…
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The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. LYNE, in reply to Mr. Abigail, said the question of charging interest for the amount held back by the New…
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London, July 17.—The elections are completed. The following is the state of parties in the House of Commons :—Conservatives 316…
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The Government of Mr. Gladstone have been defeated, and have sent their resignations. This is the first result of the appeal to the people, and the second will be Lord…
Continued on Trove, page 167 →Our London Letter. (From Our Correspondent.) London, June 4. Results of the General Election
Mr. Gladstone's name is still a power to conjure with, and the defection of Hodge last year, who went over in a body to the Liberals, deserting his "betters," to whom the catechism had taught him…
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It is anticipated that two or three Government matters will be disposed of in the Assembly this afternoon and evening before the Customs Bill is further proceeded with. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The General Election in Tasmania. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hobart
The results of the general election, though not yet complete, show that Ministers have gained a victory. The rabid opponents of the Ministry appear to have been generally rejected in the country districts…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Tasmanian Elections. Majority for the Ministry. (By Telegraph.)
HOBART, Monday.--The polling for the general elections took place to-day. Owing to the operation of the Corrupt Practices Act passed last session, prohibiting candidates from…
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MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The Legislative Council sat for half an hour, and then adjourned for a fortnight. The Statute of Evidence Amendment Bill, for the purpose of…
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ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Council to-day Mr. W. D. Glyde moved in favor of the construction of a transcontinental railway, and strongly urged that capitalists should…
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The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Mr. LYNE, in answer to Mr. HENSON, said…
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In reply to Mr. Henson, Mr. Lyne said that the route for the proposed loop line of railway from St. Peters to Liverpool had not yet been finally decided upon. In answer to Mr. Hugh Taylor, who…
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The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. COPELAND, in reply to Mr.H. Taylor, for Mr.T. R. Smith, said it was not a fact that one of the appraisers…
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HOBART, Tuesday, Noon.—The first general election under the extended franchise created more excitement than was expected, as the Corrupt Practices Act passed last session prohibited bribery…
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HOBART, Tuesday.--Mr. Burgess, the Treasurer, has been elected for West Hobart. It is almost certain the Ministry will have a large majority…
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