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Politics & elections, 1891

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 4

ON Tuesday last Mr, Melville, was, after a slight show of opposition on the part , of Mr. Schey, re-elected as Chairman of Committees and the se[?]sional orders were then passed…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 27. MISCELLANEOUS

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 1204

After some formal business, the House, on the motion of Mr. W. H. Suttor, adopted an address in reply to the communication of the Governor announcing his assumption of office as Governor…

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POLITICAL. New South Wales Parliament. Council. Wednesday, May 27

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 14

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. THE GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENT. On the motion of Mr. W. H. SUTTOR, the usual message was prepared for transmission to the…

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The Humours of Parliament. Weak Wit and Ridiculous Repartee

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 17

HERE are some fragments of the debate on Mr Reid's amendment to the " Address in Reply :"— Sir Henry Parkes: The member for Burrowa made a remark which was the only correct one he…

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Penrith Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 2

The meeting for the election of Mayor to the Penrith Municipal Council took place on Monday night and after an exciting debate lasting nearly two hours resulted in…

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The Political Crisis. Meeting of Ministers. the Coming Dissolution. Discussion on Election Matters

Evening News · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 6

On Friday an informal and unexpected meeting of Ministers was held in the Executive Council Chamber. There were present the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. M'Millan), Minister for…

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North Bucks Election. London, May 29

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 5

Mr. Leon, Gladstonian Liberal, has been elected for the seat for North Bucks rendered vacant by the expulsion from the House of Commons of the notorious Captain…

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Parliamentary Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Friday. -- A Separatist has been elected for North Bucks, in place of Captain Verney, a Gladstonian Liberal, recently expelled from the House of…

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Moruya Municipal Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 6

MORUYA, Friday. -- Considerable excitement prevailed here to-day in connection with the first election of aldermen and auditors for this newly-formed municipality…

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Preparing for a General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 May 1891 · page 5

A meeting of the Paddington branch of the Freetrade and Liberal Association was held on Thursday night at the rooms, Queen-street, Woollahra, a large attendance of…

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Newtown Young Men's Parliament

The Australian Star · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 2

THE members met as usual in the Town Hall, Mr. E. A. Morgan acting as speaker. The attendance was only moderate, the government benches being conspicuous for…

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Sir John Mcdonald Dying. Canadian Parliament Adjourned

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 4

LONDON, Sunday. -- The Canadian Parliament has adjourned owing to the critical condition of the veteran Premier, Sir John Macdonald, who, it is feared, has…

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The Premier of Canada. Parliament Adjourns. London, May 31

The Australian Star · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 5

The Parliament of Canada has adjourned owing to the precarious state of the health of Sir John Macdonald, the Premier, whose medical attendants report he has only a few…

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Parliamentary Election

Evening News · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 6

LONDON, May 29.—The contest for the representation of Buckingham in the House of Commons, rendered vacant by the expulsion of Captain Verney, R.N.,…

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The Presidential Election in America. London, May 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 5

President Harrison's son declares that his father has no intention of seeking re-election to the Presidency of the United States…

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Parliamentary Election. London, May 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 5

Mr. Leon, a Home Ruler, has been elected to represent North Bucks in the House of Commons in the place of Captain E. H. Verney, who was lately expelled from…

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The Wellington Election. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 5

The last return which would decide the election did not reach Wellington until 1 a.m. to-day. The result is as follows:—Mr. York, 292; Mr. Quirk, 285; Mr. O'Halloran, 221; and Mr. Riddel, 145. Mr. York…

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The Political Situation. Interview with Sir Henry Parkes. a General Election. GOULBURN

The Australian Star · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 6

A representative of the Star waited upon Sir Henry Parkes while he was passing through Goulburn to-day. A good deal of fencing and chaff took place over the…

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The Political Situation. the Premier Still Silent. The Electoral Rolls. Sir Henry Parkes at Cooma. Wellington Election

The Australian Star · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 5

THE political situation remains unchanged from Saturday. An immediate appeal to the country is considered a certainty, but whether the Government will first resign or…

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Preparing Foe a General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 June 1891 · page 5

Amongst the candidates who will probably contest seats for the Redforn electorate are:--Messrs. Mat Walsh and George Harrison (who each have large private interests in…

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