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Politics & elections, 1893

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The Home Rule Bill. Attempt to Limit the Powers of the Irish Parliament. London, May 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 June 1893 · page 5

In the House of Commons last night an amendment was moved by Viscount Wolmer, M.P. for West Edinburgh, in clause 3 of the Home Rule Bill, in…

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The Banks. Bank of New South Wales. Largely Increased Business. Treasury indemnity Bill--Questions In Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 June 1893 · page 3

Owing to the very large increase of business which has taken place at the Bank of New South Wales since the inception of the present financial troubles,…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 31. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the New Governor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 June 1893 · page 6

On the motion of Mr. O'CONNOR, an address was ordered to be sent to Sir R. W. Duff, in reply to his message received on the previous day, congratulating him on his…

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The Home Rule Bill. Irish Envoys. Powers of the Irish Parliament. Votes and Subsidies--Members of the Royal Family as Lord Lieutenants--Even in a Democratic Age. LONDON, May 31

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 June 1893 · page 4

Replying to a question asked in the House of Commons by Viscount Wolmer Mr. Gladstone said that it would be impossible for the Irish Executive to accredit envoys to…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 4

As soon as the President had taken the chair in the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon he announced that a message had been received from the Governor thanking the Council for its address,…

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Queensland. Parliament.--the Banking Bills

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday.-- In the Legislative Assembly to-night all the four banking bills passed through committee, and the third readings were fixed for to-morrow…

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Parliament of New South Wales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 5

The following is an ep[?]tomised continuation of the report appearing on page 3, of the proceedings in the Legislative Assembly:- POSTAGE ACTS AMENDMENT BILL…

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Parliament. Thursday, June 1. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THIRD READINGS. The Supreme Court Bill, Public Works…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 1. Appropriation Bill

Evening News · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 3

The Appropriation Bill was introduced in the Council last night, and passed through all its stages after considerable discussion taking place on the second reading. In moving the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE ADDRESS TO THE GOVERNOR. Mr. PRESIDENT announced that he had presented…

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The Irish Parliament. the Granting of Votes and Subsidies

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night.--In committee in the House of Commons to-day Viscount Wolmer moved an amendment to the third clause of the Home Rule…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 5

In the Legislative Council to-day the Stamp Duties Act Amendm[?] Bill was received from the Assembly, and passed through all its stages after short discussion. The House adjourned till…

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The Banks. E.S. and A.C. Bank. Questions in Parliament

The Australian Star · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 5

Attention is directed to an advertisement in another column announcing meetings of creditors and contributories of the E.S. and A.C. Bank, to be held in London on…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 1. the President took the chair at 4.30. the New Governor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 5

The PRESIDENT reported that he had presented to the Governor the address resolved upon on the previous day, and that his Excellency had replied thanking the Council…

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Macleay Election

Evening News · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 6

KEMPSEY, Thursday.—The official declaration of the poll for the Macleay election was made at noon to-day. The majority for Mr. Clarke was announced as 190…

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Mossman Borough Election

Evening News · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 3

The nomination of candidates for the positions of aldermen and auditors in the newly-formed Borough of Mossman was held yesterday at the Presbyterian school-hall, Military-road. The…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 June 1893 · page 8

DOUBTLESS in consequence of the stormy weather prevailing outside, there was a very small attendance of members when the Assembly bell rang yesterday. There were anxious inquiries…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane, May 26

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1893 · page 1119

Parliament was formally opened by his Excellency the Governor at noon to-day with the usual ceremonies. The speech refers to the change in the Ministry,…

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Parliament. Friday, June 2. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 June 1893 · page 2

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

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 25. MISCELLANEOUS

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1893 · page 1122

Mr. O'Connor informed Mr. Davies that a sum of money would be placed on the additional Estimates to raise the salaries of officers of the Council to the respective amounts set down by the President, which…

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