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Politics & elections, 1890

2,213 stories in Sydney's papers · page 67 of 111

Parliament. Tuesday, September 2. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 September 1890 · page 2

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS, Sir HENRY PARKES, in reply to Mr…

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Victorian Parliament. a Public Works Committee Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 September 1890 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--In the Assembly to-day Mr. Gillies moved for leave to bring in a bill for the appointment of a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works on the…

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South Australian Parliament. the Policy of the Government

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 September 1890 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--In the Assembly to-day the Premier (Mr. Playford) said he would make his Budget speech next week. He then indicated the policy of the Government. He…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, September 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 September 1890 · page 5

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. GOULD, in answer to Mr. Walker, said that during the years 1889 and 1890. Benjamin Tripp was…

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Yesterday's Parliament. Legislative Assembly. a New Electoral Bill. Local Option. Electricity at Newcastle. Protection Foe Book Purchasers

Evening News · Wednesday 3 September 1890 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWER'S TO QUESTIONS. NEW ENGLAND ELECTORATE…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, September 2. The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Answers to Questions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 September 1890 · page 6

Mr. SYDNEY SMITH, in answer to Mr. STOKES, said the report on the Royal Commission on the department of Mines would be laid be laid on the table of the House with other reports…

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Victorian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Assembly to-night a Bill for Establishing a Parliamentary Public Works Committee was discussed on the motion for its second leading proposed by…

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Tasmanian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 4

HOBART, Wednesday.--In the Assembly to-night the Crown Lands Bill made good progress and it will be dealt with again on Friday and will probably become law. The chief objects…

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South Australian Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—Parliament met last night, after a fortnight's adjournment, and the Ministerial policy was declared by Sir Thomas Playford. Its salient points are that a new…

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The South Australian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--In the Assembly to-day private members business was dealt with Mr. Caldwell moved in favor of lectures on science and art in connection with the School…

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Parliament. Wednesday, September 3. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. The Water Supply and Sewerage Board Offices Bill, the St. Leonards School of Arts Enabling Bill, and the Hawkesbury…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council., Wednesday, September 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. DEATH OF A MEMBER. The President reported the death of Mr. George Campbell…

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Yesterday's Parliament. Legislative Council. Royal Commission on Labor. Lismore Tweed Railway

Evening News · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE LATE ME CAMPBELL. The President announced the death of the…

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In South Australia. Debate in the South Australian Parliament. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 6

In the Legislative Council to-day Mr. Warren moved for the appointment of a Royal Commission to inquire into the working of employers and labour unions, and report on a basis for legislation to regulate…

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Legislative Assembly. The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. "Truth" and Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 3

Mr. TRAILL, on a point of privilege, drew attention to an article in TRUTH, making charges of bribery and corruption against members of Parliament…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, September 3. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Death of Mr. G. CAMPBELL

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 6

The PRESIDENT announced the death of Mr. George Campbell, lately a member of the House. BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY…

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Tasmanian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 September 1890 · page 5

HOBART, Thursday, -- In the Legislative Council to-day a motion was carried that the Vaccination Amendment Bill be road six months hence, The bill suspends the…

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Victorian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 September 1890 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Assembly was occupied all to-night discussing the Public Works Standing Committee Bill. The principal speech made was by Mr. M'Lean, who has…

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Parliament. Thursday, September 4. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 5 September 1890 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Mr. JACOBS'S motion in reference to Cumberland municipalities was withdrawn,…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, September 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 September 1890 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. COURTS OF ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION. Dr. GARRAN had the previous evening given…

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