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Politics & elections, 1892

2,385 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 120

Victorian Politics. The Meeting of Parliament. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 3 May 1892 · page 6

The Cabinet has given some consideration to the order of business on the assembling of Parliament, and arrangements are now completed with regard to several of the matters…

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The Labor Problem. Representation in Parliament. The Ideal of the Workmen. LONDON, May 2

The Australian Star · Tuesday 3 May 1892 · page 5

Speaking on Saturday night Lord Randolph Churchill made lengthy reference to the attempts of labor organisations to secure direct cure direct representation in the House of…

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The Bogan Election. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondents.) Gilgandra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 May 1892 · page 7

There are now six candidates for one seat for the Bogan electorate, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. Cass, the candidates being Messrs. W. C. A Beckett, formerly member and since rejected. W. B…

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Oddfellows' Election. Narrabri

The Australian Star · Tuesday 3 May 1892 · page 6

Tenders were received last night by the local branch of the Manchester United Order of Oddfellows for the position of medical officer. Dr. Segol was the…

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When 18 Parliament to Meet! to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1892 · page 9

Sir,—It is generally understood by outsiders that Parliament will not meet until the middle of August. Now, Sir, I do think it is a shame (if such is the case), as there is so much important work to be done…

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The British Elections. Liberals Enthusiastic. London, May 3

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 May 1892 · page 5

Three hundred Liberal agents from various parts of the United Kingdom met in private, conference yesterday. The proceedings were marked by great enthusiasm, and it…

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Republican Victories. Municipal Elections in France. London, May 3

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 May 1892 · page 5

The municipal elections, which have just taken place throughout France, have resulted in an almost universal victory for the Republican party. In several towns,…

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French Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 May 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--The French municipal elections, which have just taken place, have resulted in an almost universal victory for the Republican candidates…

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The British General Election. the Liberal Party Fully Prepared

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 May 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--A private conference was held yesterday between 300 Liberal agents from various parts of the United Kingdom. Great enthusiasm was…

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Re-election of Sir Graham Berry. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1892 · page 5

The re-election of Sir Graham Berry for East Bourke Boroughs rendered necessary through his acceptance of office as Treasurer took place yesterday. As auticipated, his was the only…

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Opening of the Victorian Parliament. a Reported Deficit. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Thursday 5 May 1892 · page 3

Parliament will meet again on the 12th of this month. The swearing-in of members will take place the previous day. when the Speaker will also be elected,…

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Victorian Parliament. a Deficit of £1,500,000. New Taxation Inevitable

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 May 1892 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The Ministers are now actively engaged in completing arrangements for meeting of Parliament on Thursday, the 12th inst. Members will be…

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A Scene in Parliament. Defying the Speaker

Evening News · Friday 6 May 1892 · page 4

LONDON, May 4.—An exciting scene occurred in the House of Commons this evening. In the course of a debate Mr. R, Cunningham Graham, the Gladstonian…

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Trades and Labor Council. the Government Labor Bureau. Farther Allegations Against It. Mr. Houghton and the Laborers -- The Parliament House Job

The Australian Star · Friday 6 May 1892 · page 3

THE Trades and Labor Council met last evening at the Trades Hall for the weekly transaction of its business, Mr. J. Wilson presiding…

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Bogan Election. Narromine

The Australian Star · Friday 6 May 1892 · page 6

Mr. O'Halloran, labor and protection candidate and an opponent of the extension of pastoral leases, addressed meetings at Nevertire, Trangie and Narromine this…

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Sunny Corner S.M. CO. Election of Directors

The Australian Star · Friday 6 May 1892 · page 6

THE first general meeting of the Sunny Corner Silver-mining Co., No Liability, convened for the election of directors and the adoption of the rules and regulations of…

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Home and Foreign. Ireland. Dublin's Parliament House

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 May 1892 · page 5

At a time whon Grottan's Porliament" is must discussed many will be interested to soo what Gralton's Porlimost House was like. The Houseof Lords, by a porvorse revival— for it,…

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Black Labor in Queensland. Questions in the Imperial Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 May 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday Night.--In the House of Lords to-day the Earl of Kimberley asked the question of which he had given notice, with respect to the…

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'Queensland Separation. Deputation to Lord Knutsford. Intention of the Imperial Parliament. LONDON, May 7

The Australian Star · Saturday 7 May 1892 · page 5

The Times, in a guarded article published this morning, supports the objects of the Queensland Separation League. The deputation from the Queensland…

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The British Elections. the Libebals Prepared

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 May 1892 · page 16

THREE hundred Liberal agents from various parts of the United Kingdom met in private conference on Monday. The proceedings (we learn by cabled were marked by great onthusiaem, and it was…

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