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Politics & elections, 1891

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Federation. Debates in Parliament. in Victoria

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 July 1891 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--In the Assembly to-day Sir Bryan O'Loghlen drew attention to what he considered a serious matter of privilege. He took exception to the notices…

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Opening of the Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 July 1891 · page 6

Parliament was opened to-day with the usual ceremonies. The Governor's speech referred to the recent Federation Convention, and stated that the Draft…

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Queensland Parliament. Opening Ceremony. The Vice-Regal Speech. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 1 July 1891 · page 2

Parliament was opened at noon to-day. The Governor's speech states that the draft Federal Constitution will be submitted for approval of Parliament. Proposals for the…

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Queensland. Opening of Parliament. the Governor's Speech--proposed Legislation. the Late Labor Troubles

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 July 1891 · page 5

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--Parliament was opened at noon to-day by the Governor. The Governor's speech, referring to the recent Federal Convention, states:--"The draft…

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From the North. The Queensland Parliament. Assault on an Aboriginal. Yellow Fever at Foochow. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 1 July 1891 · page 5

In the Assembly yesterday fair Samuel Griffith gave notice of his intention to introduce several bills to-day, including a bill to authorise the payment by Queensland of a…

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The General Elections. Defeat of the Postmaster-general the Balranald Returns

Evening News · Wednesday 1 July 1891 · page 5

All interest of yesterday's elections was centered in the Monaro, Where, the Hon. D. O'Connor (Postmaster-General) championed the cause of the Ministry and freetrade. A good…

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The Carlow Vacancy. a Parnellite Candidate. Mr. Healy and Mr. Parnell. LONDON, June 30

The Australian Star · Wednesday 1 July 1891 · page 5

The Parnellite party has determined to run a candidate for the parliamentary vacancy in the representation of Carlow, caused by the death of Colonel The…

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The Result of the General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 July 1891 · page 4

Speaking from the hustings immediately after the East Sydney poll had been declared, Mr. M'MILLAN said, "Freetrade is safe, federation is safe, and strong,…

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Yesterday's Elections. the Hume (2)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 July 1891 · page 5

ALBURY, Tuesday.--The Hume election to-day created a good deal of excitement in Corowa, Howlong, Germanton, Tumberumba and other centres of population. Mr. A…

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The General Election Defeat of Mr. O'connor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 July 1891 · page 5

The position of the Postmaster-General at Monaro absorbed attention yesterday, as that of the leader of the Opposition at Murrumbidgee had on the previous day. In…

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The General Election

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 1 July 1891 · page 2

THERE are now elected 133 members.. Classified in respect of their fiscal beliefs, there are—63 Free traders, 67 Protectionists, end three “doubtful.”…

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The General Elections The Queanbeyan Polling. a Strange Arrangement. Dissatisfaction with Polling Changes

Evening News · Thursday 2 July 1891 · page 6

QUEANBEYAN, Wednesday.-Great dissatisfaction is expressed by the public here at the action of the returning-officer in fixing next Saturday for polling at places where it has been postponed…

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New Zealand. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 July 1891 · page 4

WELLINGTON, Wednesday. -- In the House of Representatives to-night a bill limiting the term of members of the Legislative Council to 10 years passed through its…

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South Australia. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 July 1891 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Wednesday. -- The Treasurer stated to-day in the Assembly that the balance of the loan floated this year would enable the Government, to carry on for 12…

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The General Election. Mr. Dibbs's View. Meeting of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 July 1891 · page 5

Pending the result of the two elections which are yet to be held, there is nothing new in political matters. The Government, it appears, has decided to meet the House on the 14th of this month, and…

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The New Parliament. Careers of New Members

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 July 1891 · page 3

The biographies of 13 more of the new members of Parliament are presented today. Five (Messrs. Rose, York, Cullen, Lonsdale and Hart) are natives of New…

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Queensland. Parliament. Debate on the Address-inreply

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 July 1891 · page 5

BRISBANE,Wednesday. -- In the Assembly to-day Sir Thomas M'Ilwraith was only present for a short time, he having been indisposed for the last two days. The Speaker…

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Victorian Parliament. The Federation Bill. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Thursday 2 July 1891 · page 5

Colonel Smith resumed the debate on the Commonwealth Bill in the Assembly yesterday. He considered it a grand bill, and should commend itself to every…

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Victoria. Parliament. the Debate on the Federation Bile

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 July 1891 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. -- In the Assembly to-day the debate on the Commonwealth Bill was resumed by Colonel Smith. He referred at length to the proceedings of…

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Queensland Parliament. Address-in-Reply Adopted. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Thursday 2 July 1891 · page 5

In the Assembly yesterday the debate was resumed on the Address-in-Reply. Sir Samuel Griffith in the course of his speech, referring to the recent strike, said that had…

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