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Politics & elections, 1892

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The Greek Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 May 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Monday. -- The Greek elections, consequent on the dismissal of the Delyannis Ministry, have resulted decisively in favor of M. Tricoupis, the…

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The Bogan Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 May 1892 · page 5

DUBBO, Monday. -- The nomination of a candidate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. George Cass took place at noon to-day at Dubbo. Mr. G. H. Taylor, J.P.,…

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Victorian Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—In the Legislative Council last night Dr. Dobson was unanimously re-elected Chairman of Committees for the 10th time. Mr. M'Bryde moved the adoption of the…

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The Wording of Acts of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 4

At the Land Court yesterday the ambiguous wording of Acts of Parliament was referred to. In a case in which Mr. Pring appeared for the appellant and Mr. Canaway…

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The Commissioners' Case. Statement in Parliament. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 4

Before both Houses of the Legislature yesterday a statement was laid with reference to the suspension of the Railway Commissioners. The charges brought against…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 7

In the Legislative Council to-day Dr. Dobson was unanimously re-elected Chairman of Committees for the tenth time. Mr. M'Bryde moved the adoption of the Address…

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Victoria. Parliament. the Address-in-reply--the Black Labor Question

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. Wynne gave notice to ask for leave to introduce a bill to amend the Companies Act of 1890. Dr. Dobson was…

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Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) the Suspension of the Victorian Railway Commissioners. Statement Laid Before Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 7

A full statement of the cause of the suspension of the Railway Commissioners was placed before both Houses of Parliament to-day without a single word of comment to indicate its importance…

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The Bogan Election. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Dubbo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 7

The following questions were answered by the candidates at the polling for the Bogan:— Mr. A'BECKETT said that he was favourable to luxuries being taxed heavily, as well as of a man being…

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Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 5

MR. T. C. SMITHSON is a candidate for the extraordinary vacancy in Bexley Ward, Hurstville, and will meet his supporters at the Royal Hotel, Carlton, to-night, and at…

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British General Elections. the Unionist Cause in Ireland. London, May 17

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 6

The Loyalist party in Ireland has published an appeal for subscriptions, in which it is stated that the sum of £10,000 will be required for the support of Unionist…

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Victorian Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—In the Legislative Assembly last night the debate on the address in reply was continued by Sir H. J. Wrixon, who declared, in spite of anything to the contrary…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Minister of Railways intimated that full inquiries would be made into the allegations as to the great waste and excessive expenditure at the Newport…

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Victorian Parliament. Adoption of the Address-in-Reply. The Railway Commissioners. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 4

The Address-in-Reply in the Legislative Assembly was carried without division. The House has been adjourned over the Queen's Birthday. Notice has been given…

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Victoria. Parliament. Adoption of the Address-in-reply. the Proposed Removal of the Railway Commissioners

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day the debate on the Address-in-Reply was continued and occupied the whole of the sitting…

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British Politics. the General Elections

Evening News · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 4

LONDON, May 18.—The MORNING POST announces that Parliament will shortly be dissolved, and that the general election will take place at the end of June or early…

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The General Elections in England. London, May 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 May 1892 · page 5

The Morning Post announces that the general elections, following upon a dissolution of the House of Commons, will take place at the end of June or early in…

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British Politics. Speech by Lord Salisbury. The Approaching Elections. Sanguine of Success -- An Age of Tariff Wars -- England's Foreign Trade A Protectionist Speech -- The Premier Urges Retaliation Severe Press Criticisms. LONDON, May 19

The Australian Star · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 5

During a political address delivered at Hastings last night, Lord Salisbury referred to the approaching general election, and expressed himself sanguine regarding…

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The A.m.p. Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 4

The adjourned 43rd annual meeting of the A.M.P. Society was held yesterday afternoon at the company's offices, Pitt-street. Mr. J. P. Abbott, M.P., presided. The official…

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South Australia. the Election of Primate

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 May 1892 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--At the Anglican Synod to-day the following motion was moved by Bishop Kennion:--"That the determination of the general synod made…

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