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Politics & elections, 1892

2,385 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 120

Shops and Factories. The South Australian Commission Recommendations to Parliament. ADELAIDE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 6

The Shop and Factories Commission have presented their report to Parliament. A majority of five out of eight recommended legislation making early closing of shops at…

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The Imperial Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 4

The elections have just begun in the United Kingdom, but have not advanced far enough to give any trustworthy indication except probably one of a negative…

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Election Outrages. the Factions in Ireland. London, July 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 7

A daring outrage is reported to have been attempted at Lisdeen, in Ireland. An attack was made by a number of Parnellite sympathisers upon a train in…

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Queensland Elections Bill. The Franchise for Women, BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 6

Mr. C. Powers intends moving an amendment to the Elections Bill extending the franchise to women…

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The French Press on the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Monday Night.--The French newspapers, in commenting upon the British general election, say that if Mr. Gladstone and his party will remain neutral on the…

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Election Riots in Ireland

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--Election rioting has taken place in Ireland at Limerick, Listowel and Newry…

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Details of the Polling

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 July 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night. -- The late members have been re-elected without opposition at the following places : -- CHORLEY DIVISION, NORTH…

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Queensland. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 July 1892 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wednesday. -- In the Assembly last night Mr. Barlow's new clause to the Elections Bill, providing for the principle of second ballot, which, however, would be…

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The British General Election. One Hundred and Fiftynine Members Elected. the Position of Parties. Nine Seats Gained by the Liberals. Details of the Polling. Three Labor Members Elected. Mr. Gladstone on Scotch Home Rule

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 July 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. -- At present 159 members have been elected to the House of Commons, the position of parties being: --…

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News by Cable. The British Elections. Defeat of Mr. Stanley

Evening News · Thursday 7 July 1892 · page 4

LONDON, July 6. The election returns J continue to come in. The result in North Lambeth was received with. loud cheering, it being considered a great Gladstonian…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the General Election in England. London, July 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 July 1892 · page 5

The following further results of the British general election are to hand:— SUNDEBLAND.—Messrs. E. T. Gourley, and S. Storey, both Gladstonian Liberals, have been…

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Riots in Ireland. a Candidate Injured. London, July 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 July 1892 · page 5

The elections in Ireland are leading to increasing disorder, and riots take place frequently. Mr. D. Sheehy, lately M.P. for South…

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The British Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 July 1892 · page 4

The opening day's polling has resulted in the capture by the Liberals of nine scats from their opponents, counting eighteen in a division. This is a substantial, though…

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Labor Candidates Elected

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 July 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. -- Labor candidates have been elected for the following constituencies: -- WEST HAM (South). -- Mr. Hardie, who…

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Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 July 1892 · page 4

BRISBANE, Thursday.--In the Assembly today the Land Grant Railway Bill was further considered in committee. Mr. Nelson moved an amendment…

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Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 July 1892 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--In the Legislative Council yesterday the debate on the Government policy was continued. Mr. Copley contended that no just reason had been…

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Special Edition General Elections. the Latest Polling. Further Unopposed Elections. The Contested Constituencies-- Conservatives Gam a Seat at Newcastle-on-Tyne-- Mr. John Morley 2900 Behind-- The Other Gladstone Candidate Defeated-- Mr. John E. Redmond Elected for Waterford City. LONDON, July 7

The Australian Star · Friday 8 July 1892 · page 6

The following additional members of the House of Commons have been returned unopposed for the constituencies mentioned :--…

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Debating Institutes. Union Parliament

The Australian Star · Friday 8 July 1892 · page 3

The fortnightly session of the above parliament was held in the School of Arts on Thursday, June 30, Mr. Leefson (deputy- speaker) in the chair. The debate on the…

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The British Elections. Latest Position of Parties. The Liberal Gains. Election of an Indian Native-- The Returned Members-- Polling Completed in 241 Constituencies-- The Nationalist Party-- Subscriptions from Australia and America. LONDON, July 7

The Australian Star · Friday 8 July 1892 · page 5

The seats in six county divisions, previously represented by Gladstone Liberate, were contested yesterday. The returns are still incomplete, but it is probable that the…

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New Zealand. Parliament. Proposed Duty on Newcastle Coal

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 July 1892 · page 4

AUCKLAND, Thursday.--In the House of Representatives to-night a long debate took place on a motion proposing to impose a duty on Newcastle (N.S.W.) coal. The…

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