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Politics & elections, 1889

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Tuesday, April 30. MISCELLANEOUS

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 4 May 1889 · page 910

Mr. W. H. Suttor informed the House that he had accepted the position of Vice-president of the Executive Council and representative of the Government in this House…

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POLITICAL. Our New Parliament. Mr. Alex. Hutchison, M.L.A. for Glen Innes

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 May 1889 · page 13

In the present Legislative Assembly there are two members with the same name—Mr. Alexander Hutchison, member for Canterbury, and Mr. Alexander Hutchison, member for Glen Innes. There…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, May 2. the Purchase of Darling Island

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 May 1889 · page 8

At the time our report of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly closed in yesterday's issue, the question before the House was the following motion, which had been moved by Mr. Bruce Smith:—"That,…

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Dundas. the Coming Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1889 · page 6

As the eventful 11th draws near the strife in the new municipality begins to assume a more definite shape. Every day during the past week has added to…

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French General Elections

Evening News · Monday 6 May 1889 · page 5

LONDON, May 4.-It is reported in Paris that the general elections, which were fixed to take place in September, have been postponed till next year…

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The General Elections in France. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, May 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 May 1889 · page 7

It is reported in Paris that the general elections, which were fixed to take place in September, have been postponed till next year…

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An Exciting Election. the Kennington Contest

The Australian Star · Monday 6 May 1889 · page 3

OUTSIDE the Vestry Hall, Kennington, the scene was intensely exciting. From Kennington Park along to Kennington Cross the roadway was crowded with…

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To-night's Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 7 May 1889 · page 5

The business set down to be dealt with in the Assembly to-night is not very heavy. There are only two questions and fifteen notices of motion, amongst which is a motion for leave to introduce…

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To-day's Parliament

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 May 1889 · page 4

PRIVATE members are to have their usual field-day in the Assembly this afternoon and evening. Should nothing else intervene, Mr. Crick will have the opportunity…

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Aldermanic Election

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 May 1889 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, This Day.--The election of on [?]man to fill the vacancy in the A[?] Council caused by the retire [?] Alderman Weir took place on…

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New Zealand Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 May 1889 · page 5

AUCKLAND, This Day,--Parliament will meet on June 20…

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Yesterday's Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Wednesday 8 May 1889 · page 3

The Speaker took the Chair at 4.30 p.m. WHARF AT MOAMA. In reply to a question, Mr. BRUCE SMITH said it was his intention to place on the additional…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, May 7

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 May 1889 · page 3

The house met at 4.30 p.m. Channel at Moama. Mr. BRUCE SMITH, in reply to Mr. CHANTER, said the Government intended to…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, May 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 May 1889 · page 4

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. O'CONNOR, in reply to Mr. O'Sullivan, said that the revenue obtained from the telephone line…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, May 7. The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m. QUESTIONS

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 May 1889 · page 5

In answer to Mr. O'SULLIVAN, to Mr. O'CONNOR said that the revenue obtained from the telephone line between Oberon and Jenolan Caves from October 28, 1886, to…

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Australian. Victoria. Election I.O.U.'s

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 May 1889 · page 6

MELBOURNE, This Day.--Justice Hodges,, at the Practice Court to-day, granted a rule msi to review the Richmond magistrates' action in giving a verdict…

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S.A. Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 May 1889 · page 5

ADELAIDE, This Day. -- The South Australian Parliament will meet on June 6…

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To-night's Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 9 May 1889 · page 5

The business paper of the Legislative Council for to-night contains three questions, neither of which are of thrilling interest. Under the head of "general business" Dr. Creed, stall fired with…

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Yesterday's Parliament. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 9 May 1889 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30. PAPERS. The following papers were laid upon the table and ordered to be printed: Report of the Vine…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 8

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 May 1889 · page 3

The President took the Chair at 4.30 p.m. Trial by Jury Bill. Mr. BUCHANAN had this bill reinstated on the paper, and its further…

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