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Politics & elections, 1890

2,213 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 111

Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, July 24

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 5

The President took the Chair at 4.30 p.m. ADMINISTRATION OF THE LICENSING ACT. Mr. W. H SUTTOR, in answer to Mr. F. B…

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The Private Bar Question. Further Inquiries in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 5

Ministers were subjected to further interrogation in the Assembly yesterday in regard to drink traffic, and particularly that phase of it associated with private bars…

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Yesterday's Parliament. Legislative Council. Amalgamation of Legal Profession

Evening News · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. The Vice-President laid upon the table the…

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South Australian Parliament. Railway Communication with the Barrier

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--On a formal motion of adjournment in the Legislative Assembly to-day, Sir John Bray vehemently attacked the Government in a long speech, full…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, July 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock PAPERS. Mr. W. H. SUTTOR Laid upon the table the report…

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Trade Affairs. the Labor Parliament. Strike of Stonemasons. Threatened Strike of Laborers

Evening News · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 3

A meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held on Thursday night at the Trades Hall, the president, Mr. P. J. Brennan, in the chair. There was a large attendance of delegates. Mr…

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The Completion of the Melbourne Parliament House. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 5

The Public Works Department are calling for tenders for the erection of the superstructure of the north-west front of Parliament Houses. The work ia expected to cost £90,000, and will take three…

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Parliamentary Elections. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondents.) the Namoi. Narrabri

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 7

The nomination for the Namoi took place to-day. Mr M'Donald, returning officer, opened the proceedings at noon with the usual formula. The nomination caused little excitement, only about 200 persons being…

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Hartley Election. Single Tax Literature. LITHGOW

The Australian Star · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 6

Mr. John Norton returned from the Mountains last night. At Blackheath, and Katoomba he got a favorable show of hands. At Mount Victoria the show of hands was…

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Parliamentary Elections. the Namoi--nomination Day

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 5

The nominations for the Namoi electorate took place to-day. Mr. Chas. Collins was nominated by Mr. John Shunahan, seconded by Mr. Williams, and Mr. D. M. Jones, of…

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Political. Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 10

ON Tuesday in the Assembly the Tarrawinges Tramway Bill was read the second time, and the Illawarra Harbour Corporation Bill was dealt with in committee, progress reported. The…

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New Zealand Parliament. the Public Works Statement

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 5

WELLINGTON, Friday.--In the House of Representatives to-day the Minister for Public Works presented his statement, showing an actual expenditure during the past year of…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday, July 17. MISCELLANEOUS

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 192

The Nyngan to Cobar Railway Bill was read a third time and passed, and returned to the Assembly. The Toronto Tramway Bill was read a second time, and taken through committee. The Goulburn Water…

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The Governor and Parliament. an Appreciated Honor

Evening News · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 5

At the request of members of their respective Houses, the President of the Legislative Council, Sir John Hay, and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Hon. J. H…

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POLITICAL. Parliament in Session. Council. Thursday, July 17

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 13

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. MOLONG TO PARKES. A petition was presented from the Cudal…

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Amalgamation of the Legal Professions. Proposal Before Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 6

A bill having for its object the amalgamation of the legal professions in this colony is at present before Parliament, having been introduced by Mr. Trickett, M.L.C. The bill, which is a…

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The Hibernian Society. Half-yearly Meetings and Elections

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 18

A NEW branch has been started at Narrandera. The society was inaugurated by the Very Rev. J. Gallagher, Chaplain of St. Michael's branch, Wagga Wagga. The following are the first…

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Parliamentary Elections. the Namoi

Evening News · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 4

NARRABRI, Saturday.—Mr. D. M. Jones, one of the candidates for the representation of the Namoi electorate, is not a protectionist as has been erroneously reported, but a staunch…

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Parliamentary Elections. the Namoi

Evening News · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 5

WALGETT, Friday.—One of the largest and most enthusiastic political meetings ever held at Walgett took place on Thursday night at the Telegraph Hotel in support of the candidature…

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Parliamentary Elections. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 9

Mr. W. Richardson delivered an address last night in the interest of Mr. John Norton, but in consequence of insufficient notice to the electors the attendance was only fair. Mr. T. G. Drury occupied the chair. Mr…

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