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Politics & elections, 1892

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British Politics. Lord Carrington's Speeches. the Address in Reply. Narrow Majority. the General Election

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 11

LONDON, February 11— Lord Carrington, addressed a meeting at Liverpool last night. He stated that Home Bule for Ireland was the first step in a frank and fearless policy…

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Municipality of Rookwood. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1892 · page 5

THE first meeting of the newly elected Municipal Council of Rookwood—specially convened for the election Mayor—was held in the Rookwood…

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Mr. Wise Interviewed the Home Rule Question. Cheaper Cable Rates. Labor Members in Parliament. LONDON, February 21

The Australian Star · Monday 22 February 1892 · page 5

Mr. B. R. Wise, M.L.A., has been interviewed by a representative of the PALL MALL GAZETTE. Mr. Wise asserted that the concession of Home Rule to Ireland would be…

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The Australian Cup. Chances of Candidates

The Australian Star · Monday 22 February 1892 · page 7

ON Tuesday, March 1, the V.R.C. will Celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Australian Cup, as I find that the first race of the name was decided in 1863. To me…

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The Loquacity of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 4

The verbosity of hon. members forming the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales is proverbial, and everybody is aware that our sessions of Parliament last very…

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Parliament. Monday, February 22. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ASSENT TO BILLS. Messages were received from his…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Monday, February 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 6

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. MOORE-STREET IMPROVEMENT BILL. Mr. SPEAKER road a message from his Excellency the Governor, giving consent to the Moore-street…

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PARLIAMENT. Monday, February 22. Legislative Assembly. Nuisances Prevention Bill. Sunk Nets Bill. Jurisdiction of Petty Sessions

Evening News · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS. Mr. Toohey, for Mr. Traill, asked the Minister for Lands—" Will he, during the recess, give his…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Monday, February 22. The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m. ASSENT

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 5

The SPEAKER announced messages from his Excellency the Governor intimating that the Moore-street Act Improvement Bill, the Partnership Law Amendment Bill and the…

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Upper House Labor Nominees. a Trades Hall Speech Questioned in Parliament. the Premier Reticent. Mr. Share As a Diplomatist

Evening News · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly last night Sir Henry Parkes asked the Premier, without notice, if he had seen the report of a meeting of the Trades and Labor Council, at which one of the members…

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Canadian Bye-elections. London, February 22

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 4

The bye-elections throughout the Dominion of Canada are resulting in favor of the Government…

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County Council Elections. London, February 22

The Australian Star · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 4

A considerable amount of active interest is being taken in the approaching London county elections. The Tory party has subscribed a fund of £50,000 to advance…

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Canadian Bye-elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--The bye-elections in Canada are going in favor of the Government…

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The London County Council. Funds for the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--Great interest is being taken in the approaching London County Council elections. The Tories have raised a fund of £50,000 to advance…

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Imperial Parliament. the Small Holdings Bill. Its Principal Provisions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--In the House of Commons last night Mr. Henry Chaplin, President of the Board of Agriculture, introduced his Small Holdings Bill…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Tuesday, February 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. STANDING ORDERS. The PRESIDENT reported that a message had been received from his Excellency the Governor, conveying…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, February 23. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Assent to Bills

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 5

The PRESIDENT reported the receipt of messages from the Governor stating that he had consented to the Moore street Improvement Act Amendment Bill, the…

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The North Sydney Municipal Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 3

The North Sydney Police Court was crowded yesterday morning in anticipation of several cases set down for hearing, in which well-known residents of the borough had been proceeded against by the…

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The Elections in the Argentine Republic. London, Feb. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 7

The general elections in the Argentine Republic are on the whole, passing off in a peaceful manner…

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The United States Presidency. Democratic Candidate. London, February 23

The Australian Star · Wednesday 24 February 1892 · page 4

The New York Democratic Convention has pledged itself to support the candidature of either Mr. Hill, Governor of New York State, or Mr. Grover Cleveland for the…

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