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Politics & elections, 1889

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The Redfern Election. the Day of Polling. Debate in the Assembly

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 5

Reference was made in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon to some remarks of Mr. Schey when speaking to the electors after the declaration of the poll at Redfern on Monday…

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To-day's Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 5

The Legislative Council meets to-day, and the business to be dealt with consists of the answering of two questions, two orders of the day on Government business, one notice of motion on…

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Victorian Parliament. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--In the Assembly today, in replying to a question, the Premier stated that it was the intention of the Government to appoint a royal commission to inquire…

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Australian. Victoria. Victorian Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the House yesterday the Premier announced that a Royal Commission is to be appointed to enquire concerning the…

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Yesterday's Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. CENTENNIAL PARK…

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TASMANIA. The Opening of Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 5

HOBART, Wednesday.--Parliament was opened yesterday at noon with the usual ceremonies. The Governor's speech contained congratulations on the general…

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Opening of the Tasmanian Parliament. (By Cable.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 5

HOBART, Tuesday.--Parliament was opened this afternoon with the customary ceremony. Mr. William Moore, member for Russell, was Provident of the Legislative Council…

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Opening of the Tasmanian Parliament. [By Telegram.] Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 7

Parliament was opened to-day by the Governor. The vice-regal speech congratulated hon. members upon the improvement in the condition of the colony, the good harvest, and the increased measure…

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Parliament of New South, Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, July 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. M'MILLAN, in reply to Mr. Burns, said that the sum of £120,762 4s. 9d. had been expended on the…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, July 9. The House met at 4.30 p.m. Centennial Park

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 3

Mr. M'MILLAN, in reply to Mr. BURNS, said that L120,752 4s. 9d. had been expended of the Centennial Park up to June 30, 1889. No decision had been arrived at…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, July 9. The SPEAKER Took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Answers to Questions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 6

Mr. BRUCE SMITH, in answer to Mr. PerrY, said he intended to give special attention as soon as possible to the question of a more systematic classification of roads being…

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Parliamentary Election

Evening News · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 5

LONDON, July 8.—A Unionist candidate has been elected unopposed to the seat for Dover, rendered vacant by the death of Major" Alexander Geo. Dickson (Conservative)…

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Redfern Election. Mr. Schet's Election Challenged

Evening News · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 6

We are informed by the secretary of the Freetrade and Liberal Association that a petition against the return of Mr. Schey will be lodged to-day, on the grounds of—1. Irregularities…

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The Redfern Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 4

Sir,—As one who took a deep interest in the Redfern election, and as a consistent freetrader, I regret to state that the blame concerning the loss of that seat lies entirely at the door of the Free Trade Association in…

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Were There Any Forged Ballot Papers at the Redfern Election? to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 5

Sir.—I beg to submit the following roasons why the Free Trade Association should apply for a fresh scrutiny of votes given at the Redfern election on Monday last…

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The Redfern Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 5

A PETITION is to be lodged against the seat of Mr. Schey, M.L.A., in the Assembly this afternoon, on the grounds of irregularities on the part of the returning officer, double…

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A Parliamentary Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 July 1889 · page 5

LONDON, Monday Night.--The vacancy in the parliamentary representation of Dover, caused by the death of Major A. G. Dickson, the Conservative member, was filled…

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To-day's Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 11 July 1889 · page 5

On to-day's business paper of the Legislative Council the greater portion of the matter stands in the name of Dr. Creed, and the subjects are, of course, military. All the questions,…

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Victorian Parliament. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 July 1889 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Assembly to-day Mr. Woods drew attention to the fact that a large petition signed by 1000 unemployed had been presented to the House, and he desired…

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Tasmania Parliament. (By Cable.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 July 1889 · page 5

HOBART, Wednesday.--In the Assembly today Mr. Featherstone brought up the Address- in-Reply, and made a good maiden speech. Mr. Bennett seconded the adoption of the address…

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