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Politics & elections, 1889

2,634 stories in Sydney's papers · page 72 of 132

Parliament and Local Option. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 July 1889 · page 4

Sir,—Will you allow me to ask through your valuable paper one question of the Local Option party—Are they willing to pay to the Government £30 per year in advance for a license to sell goods of any kind, and…

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Yesterday's Parliament. Legislative Council. The President took the chair at 4.30. Alleged Neglect of Our Defences

Evening News · Friday 5 July 1889 · page 3

Mr. Creed moved—"That the papers laid upon the table of this House on Jane 26, relating to the, guns at Steel Point Battery, be printed and distributed." "MR Creed, in support of his…

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Parliament. Thursday, July 4. Legislative Council. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Steel Point Battery

The Australian Star · Friday 5 July 1889 · page 3

Mr. CREED moved that the papers laid on the table of the House on June 26 relating to the guns at Steel Point Battery be printed and distributed. These papers…

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The Redfern Election. the Nominations

Evening News · Friday 5 July 1889 · page 3

The_ Redfern nominations cams off yesterday morning at the local council chambers. Mr. J. R. Dacey, Mayor of Alexandria, was bers. Mr. J.R. Dacey, Mayor of Alexandria, was the returning-offcer. There was little…

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Redfern Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 July 1889 · page 3

The nomination Of candidates to fill the vacancy in the Assembly for the Redfern electorate, caused by the death of the Hon. John Sutherland, took place yesterday at noon at the Town Hall, Pitt-street, Redfern, in…

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The Redfern Election

The Australian Star · Friday 5 July 1889 · page 4

IF Mr. GEORGE ANDERSON is the most intelligent representative of the Foreign-trade cause in Redfern the cause in that electorate is in a very…

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The Vacancy for Redfern. Nomination of the Candidates

The Australian Star · Friday 5 July 1889 · page 5

THE nomination for the Redfern vacancy look place to-day at the Town Hall. The following were nominated :-- WILLIAM FRANCIS SCHEY (Protectionist),…

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Redfern Election. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Friday 5 July 1889 · page 7

Sir,--As a recent convert to Protection, and an elector of Redfern, I trust you will allow me space in your valuable journal to make a few remarks re the above. I may…

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The Redfern Election. the Nomination

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 July 1889 · page 6

The nomination of candidates for the representation of the electorate of Redfern in the place of the late Mr. John Sutherland took place yesterday at noon in the large hall of the…

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New Zealand Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 July 1889 · page 13

The third session of the tenth Parliament of New Zealand was opened on June 20 by Lord Onslow in person. The Governor in his address expressed himself pleased with what he had seen of the colony, and…

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Parliament. Friday, July 5. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 July 1889 · page 3

The House met at 2.30 p.m. Commander Horne. Mr. GOULD, in reply to Mr. FRANK FARNELL, Said that Commander Horne, who had…

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Parliament in Session. Council. Thursday, June 27

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 July 1889 · page 13

The President took the chair at the usual hour. The principal business whiah occupied the attention of the House was the Temporary Supply Bill, which, after a short discussion, was passed through…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 27. MISCELLANEOUS

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 July 1889 · page 18

On the motion of Dr. Creed, an order was made for the production of all correspondence relating to the visit to the colony of an Imperial officer of high rank to inspect our fortifications…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday. July [?]. The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m Answers to Questions

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 July 1889 · page 6

Mr. M'MILLAN, in answer to Mr. CRICK regarding the cemetery at Newbridge, said the Secretary for Lands had supplied the following information:--"A sum is provided on the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Friday, July 5. The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 2 o'clock. Answers to Questions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 July 1889 · page 8

Mr. GOULD in reply to Mr. Traill, said the rules of the Supreme Court for the admission of barristers, dated 14th December, 1877, had been altered and modified by subsequent rules. He had no objection to lay upon…

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MR. W. F. Schey and the Redfern Election. To the Editor

Evening News · Saturday 6 July 1889 · page 5

Sir,—I desire, with your permission, to ask Mr. W. F. Schey a few questions, and when he has answered them correctly it will better enable the electors of Redfern to decide whether he is a fit…

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Redfern Election. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 July 1889 · page 3

Sir,--Being at the nomination yesterday, it was my privilege to listen to Mr. Schey, the Protectionist candidate. His address occupied about two hours. I say privileged,…

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The Redfern Election

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 July 1889 · page 31

A writ has been issued for the election of a member to represent the electorate of Redfern in the general Assembly, to fill the seat rendered vacant by the death of the late Mr. John…

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The Redfern Election

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 July 1889 · page 13

The polling for a representative of the Redfern electorate in the place of the late Mr. John Sutherland will take place on Monday next. There are only two candidates in the field. Mr. George Anderson…

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The Redfern Election. Mr. Anderson's Meetings. Polling Day

Evening News · Monday 8 July 1889 · page 5

Mr. Anderson, the freetrade candidate for Redfern, addressed about 700 electors from the balcony of the Lord Raglan Hotel on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Alfred Miller (Freetrade and…

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