Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1889

2,634 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 132

Opening of the Queensland Parliament. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 May 1889 · page 5

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--Parliament was opened at noon to-day. The Governor's speech began by reference to the enthusiastic reception the colony acco[?] his Excellency, and the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, May 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1889 · page 5

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. NORTH SHORE DRAINAGE BILL. Mr. SPEAKER announced the receipt of a message from his Excellency the Governer assenting to the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Queensland Parliament. the Official Opening. a Payment of Members Bill. Brisbane, This Day

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 May 1889 · page 6

Parliament was opened at noon to-day. The Governor's speech began by reference to the enthusiastic reception the colony accorded his Excellency, and the evidences…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Opening of the Queensland Parliament. the Governor's Speech. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1889 · page 10

Parliament was opened by the Governor at noon to-day with all the customary ceremonies. It was a more than usually brilliant affair, the attendance being the largest over known, and included a great…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, May 21. The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Bills Assented To

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 May 1889 · page 6

A message was received from the Governor notifying his assent to the Church of England Property Bill and the North Shore Drainage Bill…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, May 21. The Speaker took the Chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Bills Assented To

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 May 1889 · page 2

A message was read signifying the Governor's assent to the Church of England Property and the North Shore Drainage bills…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Coming Election of Bishop and Primate. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1889 · page 7

Sir,—Several letters have recently appeared in your paper on the important and anxious subject of the election of a new Bishop to the Diocese of Sydney and Primacy of Australia and Tasmania, and two articles…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Gundagai Election. Claim for £2000

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 May 1889 · page 5

IN Chambers this morning, before Mr. Justice Foster, an application was made in the case of M'Lsughlin v Bennett and others for a writ of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

To-day's Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 23 May 1889 · page 5

The business paper of the Legislative Council contains two questions only, followed by the notices of motion in general business. Then conies an order of the day, which consists of the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Queensland Parliament. (Br Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 May 1889 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--In the Assembly to-day Mr. Macrossan gave notice of tho introduction of a Wages Lien Bill, of a Regulation of Mines aud Collieries Bill and of a Chinese…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 22

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 May 1889 · page 2

The Council met at half-past 4 o'clock, Paddington Court House. Mr. W. H. SUTTOR, in reply to Mr. TRICKETT said that the Haddington court…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Parliament of Queensland. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1889 · page 7

In the Legislative Council to-day Mr. Thynne gave notice of the introduction of a bill to amend the Companies Act, and a bill to amend the law relating to the property of married women. The…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1889 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ASSENT TO BILLS. The President announced that he had received messages from his Excellency the Governor, stating…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Yesterday's Parliament. Legislative Council. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30. PAPERS. &c

Evening News · Thursday 23 May 1889 · page 3

Mr. W. H. SUTTOR laid upon the table the opinion of Mr. Pilcher, Q.C., in regard to the Casual Labor Board; Prisons Report for 1888; Report of Proceedings under Bankruptcy Act of 1887; Report…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 22. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m Assent to Bills

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 May 1889 · page 6

The PRESIDENT announced the assent of his Excellency the Governor to the North Shore Drainage Works Bill and to the Church of England Property Bill…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

An Aldermanic Election

Evening News · Thursday 23 May 1889 · page 6

YOUNG, Tuesday.-The nominations for the aldermanic vacancy occasioned by the retirement of Alderman Cohen, were publicly announced to-day in the Town Hall, by the Mayor. Messrs. J…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Election of Primate. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1889 · page 8

Sir,-Although not a member of the Church Association, or in any way connected with it, or any other party society, I cannot help expressing surprise [?] afte the unqualified denial given by the hon. secretary…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Queensland Parliament. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 May 1889 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday.--The Assembly to-day had but a short sitting. The members proceeded to Government House and presented the Address-in-Reply. A few motions by private…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 23

The Australian Star · Friday 24 May 1889 · page 2
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The Council met at half-past 4 o'clock. Lewisham Railway Station. Mr. W. H. SUTTOR, in reply Mr. DAY, said that the attention of the Railway…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →