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Politics & elections, 1892

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The Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 3 February 1892 · page 6

Paddington.—The following nominations were made to-day: Aldermen—Upper Ward, G. F. Jones; Lower Ward, A. Walter; Middle Ward, J. Dillon; Glenmore Ward, R. W. Usher. There…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1892 · page 8

Yesterday throughout the colony the nomination of candidates for the approaching municipal elections took place. In the majority of the municipalities the nominations evoked but little curiosity on the part of…

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Municipal Elections. Parramatta

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1892 · page 3

THE nominations for the vacancies in the Municipal Council of Parramatta took place in the Town Sail, Parramatta, yesterday (Tuesday), 2nd February. The Returning-Officer…

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PARLIAMENT. Tuesday, February 2. Legislative Assembly. the Temporary Supply Bill. a Long Debate on Pensions, Land, Law, and Railway Administration. The Speaker toot the chair at 4.30 p.m. Public Tolls

Evening News · Wednesday 3 February 1892 · page 3

Mr. Lyne, in answer to Mr. Frank Farnell, said he found that carrying out the resolution of the House in favor of the abolition of public tolls would involve a loss to the revenue of something…

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The Unemployed. At Parliament House

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 3

THE unemployed arranged to send a deputation to the Premier yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, but although Mr. Dibbs was in the office at the time the deputation did not…

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Parliament. Wednesday, February 3. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half- past 4 o'clock. POST-OFFICE-STREET BILL. The Post-office-street Act Amendment…

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Railway Commissioners and Parliament. a Select Committee Wanted

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 3

AT all times since they have been in office the Railway Commissioners have been subjected to criticism by Parliament, and now Mr. M'Court has given notice of his…

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The "Unemployed" Want to Interview the Premier. Rushing Parliament House

Evening News · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 5

The "unemployed "frequenters of Hyde Park held their customary meeting yesterday at the top of King-street, and during the addresses by their leaders reference was made to…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. RETURNS. Mr R.E.O'CONNOR laid upon the table a return under…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 3. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. RETURNS

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 6

Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR laid upon the table a return under the Public Vehicles Regulation Acts of 1886 and 1890; a return of the regulations for entering men and boys of…

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Legislative Assembly. the "Unemployed." Privileges of Parliament. Coal Mines Bill. the Customs Duties Bill. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the "Unemployed."

Evening News · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 3

Mr. CANN, without notice, asked the Colonial Secretary if he had promised to receive a deputation from the unemployed that day, and had, afterwards, refused to be interviewed by them…

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PARLIAMENT. Wednesday, FEBRUARY 3. Legislative Council. the Temporary Supply Bill. the Electoral Bill. Second Reading. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PAPERS

Evening News · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 3

Mr. E. E. O'CONNOR laid the following papers upon the table: Bylaws of North Sydney, Katoomba, Wagga, North Botany, and a return of the census under the Industrial Act for 1891…

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Lord Salisbury. Speech at Exeter. a National Pension Scheme. Grants to Agriculturists--Parish Councils--Importance of By-Election Home Rule for Ireland--A Passionate Appeal. LONDON, February 3

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 5

The Marquis of Salisbury, speaking yesterday at Exeter, expressed himself in, favor of a national pension scheme and favored the proposal to grant small holdings to…

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Thursday’s Parliament

The Weekly Advance · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 4

At a rather lengthy sitting of the Legislative Council on Thursday the Preaident’s Election Bill, which provided for the election of future Presidents by the Council, was ejected by 22…

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Parliament of N. S. Wales

The Weekly Advance · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 7

MONDAY’S sitting of the Assembly was rather a lengthy one; but no business of great importance was done. Alter a motion for adjournment moved by Mr. Eddeo, on the subject of…

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Parliament. Thursday, February 4. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted for the…

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PARLIAMENT. Thursday, February 4. Legislative Council. "Private Members'" Business. President's Election Bill. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PAPERS

Evening News · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 3

Mr. O'Connor laid the following papers on the table: A report on the railways and tramways progress of 1891, and a report on technical education…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. RETURNS. Mr R E O'CONNOR laid upon the table the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 4. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PAPERS

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 5

Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR laid on the table the Railway Commissioners' report on railways and tramways, progress stock report for 1891, and report on technical education by…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 6

CASINO.—All the candidates nominated for v[?] cies in the Casino Council go to the poll, and a lively contest is expected. There are seven candidates for four vacancies, also four for two auditors…

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