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Politics & elections, 1893

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The Men Ready. Give Us the Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 6

Thus William O'Brion at Mallow Jan. 26:— All I can say is this and I fool free to say it now— that I believe the Irish people have a body of representatives, take them all is all—…

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New South Wales Parliament. Points of Proceedings. Legislative Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 12

In the Legislative Council on the second sitting night of the week the Electoral Bill formed the theme of a long discussion, during which the system of payment of members came in for some…

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New South Wales Parliament Relief Fund. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 10

Sir, -- I am one of those who view with the deepest concern the condition to which this colony has been reduced by the gentlemen employed to manage its affairs, and who…

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"The Murderous Ruffian." Colonel Saunderson and Father M'fadden. a Violent Scene in the British Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 15

THE London morning papers, February 3, to hand by the mail on Wednesday afternoon, give the details of the first night of the debate on the Address…

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Life in London and Thereabout. the Opening of Parliament—the Struggle for Szats—the Great Hat Farce—dr. Tanner Triumphant. Westminster, Feb. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 4

Observers watching from a distance the gathering of the House of Commons in the second session of the thirteenth Parliament of Queen Victoria may reasonably conclude that the question…

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A Disputed Election. a Point As to Signatures

Evening News · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 6

In the Full Court yesterday an application wan made on behalf of Thos. Dryden to oust William Webster from the position of alderman of the Borough of Petersham (Annandale Ward)…

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Election Night in New York

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 499

Our illustration will convey some idea of the excitement which prevailed in New York on the night of the recent Presidential Election. Vast crowds gathered at different points about the city, and as the…

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An American Election Poem

The Australian Star · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 9

The American election poet has apparently that same deep-souled poesy which marks our own variety, to judge by a sample imprinted on a small tin plate and used during…

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The Irish Americans. Funds for the Irish Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday Night. -- The members of the Irish National League in America are discussing the question of raising the sum of £30,000, to be devoted…

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Municipal Election

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 11 March 1893 · page 7

It is not expected there will be any opposition to the return of Mr. Westacott for the rest rendered vacant by the resignation of ex-Mayor` Willis, in the Cabramatta and Canley Vale…

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Debating Institutes. the Union Parliament

The Australian Star · Monday 13 March 1893 · page 7

This institution held their fortnightly meeting on Thursday, the speaker, Mr. J. Jamieson, presiding. The business was the discussion of the motion tabled by Mr. F…

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St. Peters Municipal Election

Evening News · Monday 13 March 1893 · page 2

The election of an alderman to fill the Vacancy caused by the resignation of Alderman Fallick, in the St. Peters Council, took place at Tempe on Saturday. The candidates were Mr. A. Stuart,…

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General News. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 March 1893 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the private business to be taken refers specially to bills. The first few on the extensive list only need be given. These are: -- Workmen's…

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Parliament and the Drink Question

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 March 1893 · page 5

MACLEAN, Tuesday.--On Sunday night the Rev. J. S. Scott, in the course of his sermon, urged people to return to Parliament men of religious tendency. so that the drink curse…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, March 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 March 1893 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. HILLGROVE AND ARMIDALE ELECTRIC POWER WATER SUPPLY BILL…

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News by Cable. Evicted Tenants Commission. Debate in Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 15 March 1893 · page 4

LONDON, March 14.—In the House or Commons last night a warm debate took place on the report of the Evicted Tenants Commission, which was presented to…

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The Evicted Tenants Commission. Debate on the Report. Proposals to Be Submitted to Parliament. London, March 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 March 1893 · page 7

In the House of Commons last night, a warm debate took place on the report of the Evi[?]ted Tenants Commission, which was presented to Parliament last week…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, March 14. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Bill Assented To

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 March 1893 · page 5

A message was received from the Acting- Governor intimating that the Royal assent had been given to the Hillgrove and Armidale Electric Power and Lighting Bill…

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South Australia. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) the Government Policy. Arrangements for the General Elections. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 March 1893 · page 7

The Government hold a long Cabinet meeting this afternoon, when, besides further discussing their policy they arranged the date for the general election. The present Assembly, which had been…

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North Sydney Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 March 1893 · page 8

A meeting of ratepayers of Victoria Ward was held on Saturday night at Peters' hotel for the purpose of selecting a candidate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of…

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