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Politics & elections, 1891

2,679 stories in Sydney's papers · page 78 of 134

The Liberals and the Next Elec?tion. a Sure Majority

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 August 1891 · page 7

After Mr. Parnell's domestic irregularities were made public, the Tories were in a state of elation. They had convinced themselves that the country was with them, and that a General Election would…

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Sittings of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 August 1891 · page 4

Mr. Copeland has again submitted to the Assembly his bill making provision for fixing the duration of future sessions of Parliament. It is proposed in this measure that Parliament…

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Victorian News. The R.M.S. Parramatta. Death of a Pioneer Printer. Anxiety for the Port Jackson--A Misty Morning--Parliamentary Election. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Monday 10 August 1891 · page 6

The R.M.S. Parramatta will not leave Melbourne for Sydney until Monday afternoon. John Nutt Sayers, the oldest master…

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North Sydney Municipal Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 August 1891 · page 4

The polling in connection with the two extraordinary vacancies in the North Sydney Council took place on Saturday. Very little interest was taken in the election, which…

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Second Edition. Labor Legislation. Sir John Gorst on Labor Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 August 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--Sir John Eldon Gorst, Q.C., Under-Secretary for India, in a speech delivered yesterday referred to the victories of the Parliamentary labor…

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A Parliamentary Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 August 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday Night.--Mr. James, a Unionist, and Mr. Holden, a Gladstonian Liberal, have been nominated for the seat in the House of Commons for Walsall,…

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Publichouses on Polling Days. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 August 1891 · page 6

Sir, -- Speaking in the debate on the Electoral Bill on Thursday evening last, Mr. Black is reported in your issue of Friday to have said that "he was inclined to think…

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Sale of Drink on Polling Days. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 August 1891 · page 7

Sir,—Speaking in the debate on the Electoral Bill on Thursday night, Mr. Black is reported in your issue of Friday to have said that "the stoppage of the sale of liquor on polling days was another point…

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The Victorian Parliament. the Ministry and Its Supporters. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.] Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 August 1891 · page 5

At the Mayor's quarterly lunchoon to-day the Premior responded to the toast of "The Ministry," which was, he said, in the position of the young man who had come into the possession of his estate…

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Labor Legislation. Sir John Gorst on Labor Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 August 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday. -- Sir John Eldon Gorst, Q.C., Under-Secretary for India, in a speech delivered yesterday referred to the victories of the Parliamentary labor…

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Victoria. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 August 1891 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Council to-day the Public Service Act Amendment Bill was further considered in committee. Several clauses were amended…

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Closing Public-houses on Polling Days. To the Editor

Evening News · Wednesday 12 August 1891 · page 3

Sir,-In your issue of Friday last Mr. Black,speaking in the Assembly on Thursday night, [?] reported to have said, "he considered the [?] posal to close the hotels on polling day would…

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Parliament and the Judges

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 August 1891 · page 4

Last night the Legislative Assembly again occupied a considerable portion of its time in discussing, on a motion for adjournment, the conduct of Judge…

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Parliament. Tuesday, August 11. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 August 1891 · page 3

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

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Queensland. Parliament. the Financial Debate.--an Amendment Proposed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 August 1891 · page 5

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--In the Assembly to-day the debate on the financial statement was resumed by Mr. Nelson, who blamed, the Government for their land…

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South Australia. Parliament. Lord Kintore's Dispatch--the Federation Debate

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 August 1891 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--In the Assembly to-day Mr. Grainger's motion with regard to the Governor's dispatch to Lord Knutsford on the Northern Territory, which was…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislature Assembly. Tuesday, August 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 August 1891 · page 5

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Sir HENRY PARKES, in answer to Mr. Houghton said that information respecting the issues of…

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The Work of Parliament. Bills Before the Legislature. Private Members' Measures. No. 1

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 August 1891 · page 7

THE present House, judging from the appearance of the notice paper, will not lack work to do. Already the number of bills on the notice paper, somewhere approaching 50,…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, August 11. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Answers to Questions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 August 1891 · page 6

Sir HENRY PARKES, in answer to Mr. NEILD, said that the Commandant had recommended that the Naval Artillery Volunteer Corps should be placed on the partial…

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Beyond the Murray. Return of Lord and Lady Jersey Parliamentary Election. A Jockey Illtreats His Charge--Fined £4 for Slandering the Premier--Welshing at Caulfield--Capture of Burglars. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 August 1891 · page 6

Lord and Lady Jersey returned from Adelaide by this morning's express train, which was three-quarters of an hour late, and are now the guests of Lord Hopetoun until the…

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