South Australian Parliament. (By Telegraph.)
ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Council to-day. Cnaffey Bros' irrigation Bill was read a third time and [?]ssel without amendment or division, although some little…
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Victorian Parliament. a Motion of Censure. (By Telegraph.)
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--In the Assembly tonight the Budget debate assumed a new phase, when Mr. Bent, leader of the Opposition, moved a direct amendment--"That the Budget…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →(Reuter's Telegram.) Parliamentary Election in England. London, Aug. 15
The election of a member for the Northwich division of Cheshire, in place of the deceased member, Mr. Robert Verdin, Liberal, took place to-day. Mr. J. Tomlinson…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Prince Ferdinand's Election. Recognisfd by Four Powers. a Warning From Russia
LONDON, Tuesday.--The question whether all the European Powers will recognise Prince Ferdinand's election to the throne of Bulgaria is exciting much interest. It is…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cable News. Parliamentary Election in England
London, Monday.--The election of a member for the Norwich Division of Cheshire in the place of the deceased member, Mr. Robert Verdin (Liberal), took…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →South Australian Parliament. (By Telegraph.)
ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the whole sitting was devoted to the consideration of the Payment of Members Bill. In committee, the clause…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Victorian Parliament. the Want of Confidence Debate. (By Telegraph.)
MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Assembly to-night Mr. Bent spoke at length to his want of confidence motion, which he tabled last night. He argued in favor of the immediate…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Queensland Parliament. Filling Up the Vacant Portfolios. Mr. Dickson on His Defection. an Opposition Amendment.(by Telegraph.)
BRISBANE, Wednesday.--A caucus of the Ministry and supporter. was held this morning upon the subject of the financial policy promulgated in the Budget speech. Some dissension…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →South Australian Parliament. the New Tariff. (By Telegraph.)
ADELAIDE, Thursday.--In the House of Assembly to-day the Premier and Treasurer (Hon. Thomas Playford) brought forward the new tariff. He said the Government proposed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Queensland Parliament. Attack Upon the Press. (By TELEGRAPH.)
BRISBANE,Thursday.--In the Assembly to-day a considerable portion of the private members' afternoon sitting was occupied by Mr. Lumley Hill in a virulent attack upon Mr. Buzacott,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Victorian Parliament. Victory for the Ministry. (By TELEGRAPH.)
MELBOURNE, Thursday.--In the Assembly to night Mr. Gaunson moved a resolution censuring the Minister of Public Works for his action in connection with the pipe tenders, but…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tasmanian Parliament. Revision of the Customs Tariff. (By Cable.)
HOBART, Thursday.--In the Assembly to-night a long debate took place on the question of freetrade v. protection, which arose out of a motion by Mr. Lewis, member for Richmond,…
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London is a good deal excited to-day as to the result of the election in this important metropolitan constituency. A strong and determined effort is being made to wrest the seat from the…
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ADELAIDE, Thursday. -- In the Assembly to-day the Kadina-Wallaroo Railway Bill passed its third reading, also the Companies Act Amendment Bill. Beyond a few unimportant…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Queensland Parliament. Freetrade V. Protection. (By Telegraph.)
BRISBANE, Thursday. -- In the Assembly this afternoon, at the private members' sitting, three further petitions praying for the repeal of the Contagious Diseases (Women's) Acts were…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Excise Duty on Beer. Power of Parliament Questioned
FOR some time past (says the Evening News) it has been rumoured in political and law circles that the brewers were determined to test the question of the power of the colonial Legislature…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Late Hours in Parliament. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—I was surprised and pleased to find when visiting the Parliament Houses in Adelaide (that charming city) they meet for parliamentary business at 2 o'clock p.m. I heard one short, eloquent speech from an Irish member. I…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Victorian Parliament. Disgraceful Scene Between Messrs. Gaunson and Reid. (By Telegraph.)
MELBOURNE, Thursday. -- In the Assembly to-night some progress was made with the Irrigation Bill in committee, when clauses. 4 to 8 inclusive 'were passed with slight amendment…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Parliament of Tasmania. (By Telegraph.) (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hobart
In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Ministers brought in a bill to amend tho Customs Act and to provide for the following duties:—Opium, 20s. per pound; tea, 6d. per. pound; spirits, 15s. per…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, August 19. The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Stamp Duties Bill
The Stamp Duties Act Amendment Bill was read a third time and passed and returned to the Legislative Assembly. INVERELL CHURCH OF ENGLAND…
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