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Politics & elections, 1888

2,183 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 110

Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, June 14

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 June 1888 · page 6

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 8 o'clock QUESTIONS. Mr. INGLIS, on behalf of Mr. Garrett, in…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 June 1888 · page 3

The PRESENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, but as there were only 20 members present, he declared the House adjourned until 4 o'clock on Wednesday next, The members present were Messrs. Bowker, Cox, Davies,…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, June 14. The House met at 3.30 p.m. Traffic Bridges

The Australian Star · Friday 15 June 1888 · page 3

In answer to Mr. [?] Mr. SUTHERLAND said it was not a fast that there was no traffic bridge erected over the Murrumbidgee River, between Wagga…

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QUEENSLAND. The Elections

The Australian Star · Friday 15 June 1888 · page 4

BRISBANE, This Day.-- Writs have been Issued for the election of members to fill vacancies caused by the acceptance of office by Ministers. North Brisbane…

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Parliament

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1888 · page 5

At first sight it seemed that, on Tuesday night, "a change had come over the spirit" of the Assembly from the manner in which the first part of the day's work was performed…

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Parliament in Queensland

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1888 · page 1273

Both Houses of Parliament met on Wednesday. In the Council, Mr. "Wilson, late Postmaster-General, announced the resignation of the Ministry, and that Sir Thomas M'Ilwraith had been sent for. At the…

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Parliament in Session. Council. Thursday, June 7

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 June 1888 · page 12

The only business of importance before the Council was the discussion in committee of the CHINESE BILL. The debate was resumed at clause 5, which…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 7. Chinese Restriction Bill

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1888 · page 1272

The House, after a small amount of formal business, resumed, in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the Chinese Restriction Bill Mr charles moved an amendment in clause 5, to reduce the penalty for…

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Election of Fellows at St. John's College

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 June 1888 · page 15

ON Tuesday afternoon a convocation of the members of the council of St. John's College was held for the purpose of electing two members of the council in the room of Messrs. W. C. Browne,…

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Australian. Victoria. Victorian Parliament

The Australian Star · Monday 18 June 1888 · page 4

MELBOURNE, This Day.--Parliament will be opened by his Excellency the Governor to-morrow afternoon. It is understood that the speech will dual prominently with…

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Election for the House of Commons. Return of a Home Ruler for Ayr. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, June 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 June 1888 · page 7

In consequence of the retirement of Mr. Richard F. F. Campbell, Liberal Unionist member for the Ayr district in the House of Commons, a fresh election took place to-day…

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Election for Ayr. London

The Australian Star · Monday 18 June 1888 · page 4

The election for the Ayr Burghs in room of Mr, Campbell has resulted in the return of Mr. Sinclair, Separatist and Gladstonian Liberal, by a majority of 63…

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A Parliamentary Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 June 1888 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.--A Parliamentary election took place to-day for the representation of Ayrshire, when Mr. Sinclair, a Gladstoncite, was elected, replacing a…

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TASMANIA. Tasmanian Parliament

The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 June 1888 · page 4

HOBART, This Day.--It is understood that the Assembly will refuse to proceed with the Estimates for the next year until the taxation scheme has been fully made…

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Victorian Parliament. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 June 1888 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Parliament will be opened to-morrow by the Governor in person. His speech will refer to the following measures intended to be introduced :--Tariff Revision…

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That Before Tue N.s.w. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 June 1888 · page 5

There is likely to be a good deal of discussion in the Assembly this evening on the Chinese question. The Premier is expected to make an important statement in explanation…

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The Elections

The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 June 1888 · page 4

BRISBANE, This Day.--Sir Thomas M'[?]wraith has been returned unopposed for North Brisbane, and the unopposed return of Mr. H. Nelson, Minister for…

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Notes in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 June 1888 · page 4

As soon as the House met last night Hr Slattery proudly announced that in fossicking amongst the records of the Custom-house he had found a political brickbat which he…

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The Opening of the Victorian Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 June 1888 · page 4

THE Victorian Parliament inaugurated its third session yesterday, amid circumstances of present and prospective prosperity which must be extremely cheerful…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday. June 19

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 June 1888 · page 6

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 8 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Sir HENRY PARKES, in reply to Mr…

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