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Politics & elections, 1890

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Parliament of Victoria. the Debate on the Want of Confidence Motion. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 May 1890 · page 5

In the Legislative Assombly to-day the debate on the want of coatfidence motion was renewed by Mr. Wheeler from the Government corner, speaking as an independent member. He conceded that the…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, May 29. the Speaker Took the Chair at 4.30 P.m. Answers to Questions

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 May 1890 · page 6

Mr. BRUNKER, in answer to Mr. TRAILL, for Mr. Perry, said application had been made to remit rents of homestead leases in Bourke and other western districts on account of the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 29. The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. the New Standing Orders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 May 1890 · page 3

The PRESIDENT reported that his Excellency the Governor had approved of the new standing orders adopted on Wednesday evening. PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS…

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In Parliament

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 6

TUESDAY’S sitting of the legislative Assembly was a lengthy one, not terminating until after midnight. The business, was, however, generally speaking, of minor…

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Fire at the Victorian Parliament House

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.--A fire occurred to-day at Parliament House in a temporary wooden building adjoining the main structure, which was fortunately discovered in time and a serious…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 22. MISCELLANEOUS

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 1198

Sir Patrick Jennings took the oath and subscribed the roll. The bill to reduce the number of members required to form a quorum in the Council was read a third time,…

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POLITICAL. Parliament in Session. Council. Thursday, May 22

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 12

The President took the chair at the usual hour, and Sir Patrick Jennings took the oath and his seat. PRACTICE OF MEDICINE…

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Why Not Accept Parnell's Amendment? a Home Rule Parliament Must Settle the Land Question

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 5

Commenting on Mr. Parnell's amendment to Mr. Balfour's Land Purchase Bill, the PALL MALL GAZETTE, April 17, says:— The Irish landlords have taken the whole…

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The Next Election Will Settle the Irish Question. the Flowing Tide and Home Rule

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 5

Lord Rosebery said the other day at Edinburgh that the next election would settle the Irish question one way or the other for a long time to come. His words (says the PALL MALL…

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An Irish Seat in the House of Commons. Probable Election of an Australian. [By Cabls.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, May 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 9

Mr. James J. Dalton, son of Mr. J. Dalton, of Orange, Now South Wales, will probably be elected unopposed for the seat in the House of Commons for West Donegal,…

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Parliamentary Election. Unopposed Return of an Australian for West Donegal. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, May 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 June 1890 · page 5

Mr. James J. Dalton, son of Mr. J. Dalton, of Orange, New South Wales, has been elected unopposed for the seat in the House of Commons for West Donegal,…

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Labor Candidates. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Monday 2 June 1890 · page 2

Sir,--Now that the Sydney Trades and Labor Council, the representative body of the several giant labor organisations of New South Wales, have moved in the direction…

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A Peculiar Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 June 1890 · page 4

The proceedings of the Hunter's-hill Municipal Council have recently been of an extraordinary nature and extremely peculiar. Since the tender for the alterations and additions to…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, June 3

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 June 1890 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. M'MILLAN, in reply to Mr. BURNS,…

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Yesterday's Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Immigration Marine Insurance. Was It Harsh?

Evening News · Wednesday 4 June 1890 · page 2

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

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Parliament of Victoria. the Debate on the Want of Confidence Motion. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 June 1890 · page 5

In the Legislative Council to-day leave of absence for the remainder of the session was granted to Mr. V. Illingworth. The House adjourned till Tuesday…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, June 3. The SPEAKER took the Chair at 4.30 p.m. Answers to Questions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 June 1890 · page 5

Mr. M'MILLAN, in answer to Mr. BURNS, said no intimation had been made to the Government in respect to any intended measures for the encouragement of settlement and the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, June 3. The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PETITIONS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 June 1890 · page 6

Mr. CREER presented a petition from the Mayor and alderman of the municipality of Merewether, praying that the House would either reject or amend the bill introduced to authorise the City of Newcastle Gas and…

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Hunter’s Hill. Municipal Election

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 4 June 1890 · page 2

AT the Hunter’s Hill municipal election on Saturday for the extraordinary vacancy in East Ward the polling was as follows;—In Sydney 103 votes, at Woolwich 103 votes, total 206;…

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The Gore Ward Election

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 4 June 1890 · page 2

THE [?] extraordinary vacancy its the representation for [?] Ward, took place on Friday last and resulted, [?] was stated in the special published by us at six o’clock that…

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