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Politics & elections, 1893

2,650 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 133

In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 4

THE Legislative Council had three measures under consideration last evening. The City of Sydney Lanes Bill was read the second time and taken through committee without amendment…

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Question in Parliament

The Australian Star · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly last night Sir George Dibbs, in reply to a question asked by Dr. Hoilis, said the terms of reconstruction of the suspended banks were…

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Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 5

Dr. Hollis, in the Assembly last night, asked the Colonial Secretary if, in view of the fact that several of the banks which have suspended payment have very recently declared large dividends,…

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The Banks. Question in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 5

Dr. Hollis asked the Colonial Secretary last night in the Assembly,—"In view of the fact that several of the banks which have suspended payment have very recently declared large dividends, in one case as…

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Parliament. Thursday, May 18. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. SYDNEY-LANES BILL. The City of Sydney Lanes Bill was read a…

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The Premier's £1000. Subscribed Outside Parliament. The Vote Withdrawn

The Australian Star · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 8

After all that has been said and imagined about the £1000 advance to the Premier on his trip to Europe, and the dire threatenings of the Opposition, the House did not…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE VINE DISEASES BILL. Dr. MACLAURIN said he wished to move, with…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 18. City of Sydney Lanes Bill

Evening News · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 3

In the Council last night Mr. M'Intosh moved the second reading of the City of Sydney Lanes Bill, and explained that it was to empower the City Council to take over certain lanes which…

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Fight in an Austrian Parliament. Members Come to Blows Over the Franchise. Reporters Assaulted and Their Notes Destroyed

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--An exciting scene occurred yesterday in the Provincial Diet of Bohemia, a province of Austria. The Chamber is composed of 242…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 15. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Vine Diseases Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 6

Dr. MACLAURIN wished to move with concurrence, that the Vine Diseases Bill be restored to the paper (the bill having been "counted out" on the previous evening). As…

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Australian Mutual Provident Society. Election of Auditor

The Australian Star · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 2

Yesterday the ballot for the election of an auditor of the Australian Mutual Provident Society was held in the society's office, Pitt-street. The voting was…

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The Kennedy Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday.--The final result of the Kennedy election, including contingent votes, is as follows:--Jackson, 283; Lissner, 250; M'Culla, 44; informal, 33. Mr…

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Speech by Mr. Joseph Chamberlain. Another General Election Imminent

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, M.P., addressing a political meeting at Birmingham last night, said that the country was awakening to the…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 8

THERE was a great searoity of Ministers when the Assembly met yesterday, the Premier, the Sttorney-General, and the Treasurer being absent. The questions were got through anyhow,…

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Imperial Parliament. Gladstonian Secessions

Evening News · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 4

LONDON, May 19.—The DAILY NEWS states that it is expected that the Imperal Parliament will be adjourned at the end of July for two months…

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Parliament. Friday, May 19. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 2

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

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The Imperial Parliament. London, May 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 9

The Daily News states that it is expected that the Imperial Parliament will be adjourned at the end of July for two months…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 11. MISCELLANEOUS

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 1018

On the motion of Mr. Pigott, a bill was read a second time, and passed through committee, the object of which is to enable municipal councils to recover overdue rates in courts of petty sessions or…

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The Queensland Bank Suspensions Parliament to Be Summoned

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 15

BRISBANE, Tuesday.— A special meeting of the Cabinet was held yesterday in connection with the financial crisis, when it was decided to summon. Parliament to meet on May 30, being a fortnight…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, May 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 7

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. SEE, in answer to Mr. Houghton, said the…

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