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Politics & elections, 1893

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Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

In answer to Mr. Taylor, who in the Assembly last night asked would any police protection be placed over the safe deposit vaults, where large quantities of gold are stored, Sir George Dibbs…

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Parliament. Tuesday, May 16. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Dr. MACLAURIN, in reply to Mr…

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The Home Rule Bill. the Irish Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 4

LONDON, May 16.—In committee on the Home Rule Bill in the House of Commons last night, an amendment was proposed by Mr. V. C. W. Cavendish, Unionist Liberal…

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Parliament. Tuesday, May 16. Legislative Council. the Federation Question

Evening News · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 3

The first business on the notice paper in the Legislative Council last night was Mr. O'Connor's motion regarding the federation question. On Mr. O'Connor making known his desire to…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, May 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. LAMPS AND PEDESTALS AT THE GENERAL POST OFFICE…

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The Home Rule Bill. the Powers of the Irish Parliament. the Marriage Laws and Divorce

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—When the Irish Home Rule Bill was being considered in committee in the House of Commons last night, Mr. Gladstone, in reply to a…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, May 16. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Third Readings

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 6

The following bills were read a third time, and passed :—Conspiracy and Protection of Property Bill, Municipalities Act Amendment Bill, and Gunnedah School of Arts…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the Home Rule Bill. the Powers of the Irish Parliament. London, May 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 7

In committee on the Home Rule Bill in the House of Commons last night, an amendment was proposed by Mr. V. C. W. Cavendish, Unionist Liberal member for…

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Questions in Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday notice of the following questions, which will be asked this afternoon, was given:--Dr. Hollis will ask the Colonial Secretary:…

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Queensland. Parliament Summoned

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--A Gazette extraordinary was issued to-night summoning Parliament to meet for the despatch of business on the 25th inst…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 17

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 6

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. ROOKWOOD BURIAL GROUND BILL. Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR obtained leave to bring in a bill to set apart certain land at…

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Colonial Soldiers. a Visit to Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.--The members of the teams of New South Wales Cavalry and Victorian Horse Artillery were last night present, by invitation, at…

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PARLIAMENT. Wednesday, May 17. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took,the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. O'CONNOR, in reply to Mr. DAVIES…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 17. the Federation Question

Evening News · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 3

In the Legislative Council last night Mr. O'Connor moved a resolution asking the House to re-affirm its opinion in favor of the federation of the Australian colonies, and to approve of the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr O'CONNOR, in answer to Mr. Davies, said…

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Last Edition. to -Night's Parliament. The Supplementary Estimates. That £1000 Vote

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 6

The Government to-night will proceed with the supplementary, estimates, which in round numbers amount to £400,000. Tho chief interest in the debate centres…

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Queensland. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Meeting of Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 6

A Proclamation was issued to-day summoning Parliament to meet for the despatch of business on Thursday, the 25th instant…

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The Home Rule Bill. the Supremacy of the Imperial Parliament. Amendment Accepted by Mr. Gladstone

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--The Irish Home Rule Bill was further considered in committee in the House of Commons last night…

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