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Politics & elections, 1892

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 January 1892 · page 6

In Redfern, in Redfern Ward, the Mayor (Alderman G. Howe) is to be opposed by ex-Alderman Sharp; and in the Surry-hills Ward Alderman Dearin will contest his seat…

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The Reassembling of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 4

Last night the moving of the second reading of the Customs Duties Bill by Mr. SEE was the occasion for reopening the weary old discussion on the question…

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Parliament. Tuesday, January 12. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 2

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. SUTTOR, in reply to Mr…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, January 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock ANSWER TO QUESTIONS. Mr. DIBBS, for the Colonial Treasurer, in answer to Mr. Garrard, for Mr. M'Court, said that no…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, January 12. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Answers to Questions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 6

Mr. LYNE, in answer to Mr. DANAHEY, said the expenditure on public works, roads and bridges in the Wollombi electorate was £22,651 11s 1d in 1838, £22,556 15s 5d in 1889,…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 5

Three sharp contests are likely to take place in Redfern. Surry Hills Ward is being actively canvassed by Mr. W. H. Sutton in opposition to the retiring alderman, Mr. T. H. Dearin…

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The Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 3

The following are the nominations for the forthcoming elections in the various suburban municipalities:— ASHFIELD.—South Ward: Alderman A. Brown…

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The Licensed Victuallers and the Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- At the annual meeting of the Licensed Victuallers' Association at Ballarat to-day, a suggestion made by the president that the Victorian Licensed…

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PARLIAMENT. Tuesday, January 12. Legislative Assembly. Royal Assent to Bills.diseases in Sheep. Post Office-street Frontages. the Fiscal Fight Continued. The Speaker toot the chair at 4.30 p.m. University Funds

Evening News · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 3

Mr. Suttor, in answer to Mr. Carruthers, said that during the last 10 years £245,983 8s 9d had been voted from consolidated revenue, and £234,513 Os lid expended; and £74,500 had…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 13

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 5

The Acting President (Mr. Jacob) took the chair at 4.30 p.m. BILLS ASSENTED TO. Intimation was received that the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 5

The CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES (in the absence of the President) took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ASSSENT TO BILLS. The CHAIRMAN announced the receipt of messages…

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Parliament. Wednesday, January 13. Legislative Council. Amendment of Marriage Laws. Bare Island Battery

Evening News · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 3

The Acting-President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. ROYAL ASSENT. The ACTING-PRESIDENT announced the receipt…

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Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 8

Randwick is now to be divided into four wards, and consequently the number of aldermen will be increased to 12. The retiring aldermen are—West Ward, Jas. Robertson (Mayor); Middle Ward, Alderman Napper;…

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Aldermanic Elections. Wagga Wagga

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 5

The aldermanic elections are attracting attention. The Mayor (Alderman M'Grath), Aldermen Coleman and Heydon retire. Alderman M'Grath declines to again stand…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, January 14

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 January 1892 · page 6

The Chairman of Committees (Mr. Jacob) took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PETITIONS. Petitions in favor of the Early-closing Bill…

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PARLIAMENT. Thursday, January 14. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 15 January 1892 · page 2

The ACTING-PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE BROKEN AQUEDUCT. Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR, in reply to…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, January 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 January 1892 · page 3

THE CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES (in the abscence of the President) took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PETITIONS.—THE EARLY CLOSING BILL. Dr. RENWICK presented a petition from the Trades…

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Parliament. Thursday, January 14. Legislative Council. Progress of Legislation. Private Tramways

Evening News · Friday 15 January 1892 · page 3

The Acting-President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PETITIONS. Petitions were presented by Messrs. Day,…

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Victoria. the Ministerial Changes. an Immediate Election Favored

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 January 1892 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday. -- The ministerial changes agreed to by the Cabinet yesterday are the subject of general discussion in political and commercial circles. The general…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 1

THE Legislative Assembly resumed its labours, after the Christmas recess on Tuesday last but, although the attendance of members was, in the early part of the evening, very fair, a…

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