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Politics & elections, 1893

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The Session Closed. Parliament Prorogued. To-day's Proceeding's. The Prorogation Speech. The Electoral Bill--The Monetary Crisis--The Commonwealth Bill --The Financial Measures Public Works and Loans

The Australian Star · Tuesday 13 June 1893 · page 5

The Legislative Council met at 10.30 this morning, there being a large attendance of members. ASSENT TO BILLS…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 6

THANKS to the prolonged discussion on the Menindie Irrigation Bill, the Assembly never really finished its Monday sitting. The debate was continued after we went to press yesterday…

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Obstruction in Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 6

The consideration of the Menindie-Irrigation Bill by Parliament this morning was a fitting illustration of how work can be blocked by a minority in Parliament if…

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Prorogation of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 5

Amid the blazing of cannon, the beating of drums-- one drum-- and the pomp and ceremony of vice regal magnificence, the second session of the fifteenth Parliament has gone…

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New South Wales Parliament. the Prorogation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 5

The second session of the fifteenth Parliament of New South Wales was brought to a close yesterday by his Excellency the Governer with the usual formalities. The weather was anything but…

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Bills of the Session. Legislation Before Parliament. What Has Been Done

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 8

A consideration of the measures of legislation submitted during the session of Parliament which closed yesterday is interesting as showing in a concrete form the…

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Prorogation of Parliament. The Close of the Session. Sir R. W. Duff Performs the Ceremony

Evening News · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 6

The second session of the 15th Parliament of New South Wales was closed on Tuesday after a prolonged sitting lasting nearly 10 months. The ceremony was performed by the Governor,…

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The Home Rule Bill. Powers of the Irish Parliament. Legislation in Regard to Divorce. LONDON, June 13

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 5

In the House of Commons last night the Irish Home Rule Bill was further considered in committee. An amendment was submitted forbidding the Irish Parliament to…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, June 13. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 10.30 a.m. Bills Assented To

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 6

Messages were received from the Governor, that he had assented to the following bills:-- Vale of Clwydd Coal Company, Australian Agricultural Company's Land Revesting,…

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The Country. Preparing for the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 5

GOSFORD, Tuesday.--Mr. Willis addressed a meeting in the School of Arts last evening on the political situation. Mr. J. J. Mullard (Mayor), in introducing the speaker,…

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The Home Rule Bill. Adoption of Clause Three. Powers of the Irish Parliament. Salaries of Crown Officers -- The Question of Pension -- Another Amendment Negatived. LONDON, June 14

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 June 1893 · page 5

In the House of Commons last night, in committee, Mr. G. C. Bartley, Conservative member for North Islington, submitted an amendment to clause 3 of the Home…

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Advancement of Woman. Annual Report of the Suffrage. Politicians as Gay Deceivers. What Parkes Promised -- Gradual Emancipation of the Ladies -- Something to Thank Parliament for -- Nothing to Laugh at

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 June 1893 · page 3

There was a fairly good attendance at the annual meeting of the Womanhood Suffrage League, which was held at the rooms, 76 Pitt-street, last night, under the presidency…

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The German Elections. London, June 15

The Australian Star · Friday 16 June 1893 · page 5

The election of members to the German Reichstag takes place to-day. The Reichstag was abruptly dissolved some time ago by the Emperor William on account of the…

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The German Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 June 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday --The election of members to the German Rrichstag takes place to-day. The Reichstag was dissolved by the Emperor in consequence of…

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Parliament Prorogued

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 1219

The session which had so wearily dragged its slow length along since the 30th August last was closed on Tuesday, when his Excellency thanked the…

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Political. the Shutters Up. Prorogation of Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 16

THANKS to the prolonged discussion on the Menindic Irrigation Bill, the Assembly never really finished its Monday sitting. The debate was con-tinued until 6 o'clock on Tuesday morning, when,…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 8. MISCELLANEOUS

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 1226

The time of the House was occupied chiefly in the consideration of a number of small bills. The Vale of Clwydd Coal-mining Company's Bill, the Postage Acts Amendment Bill, and the A.A. Company's…

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New South Wales Parliament. Points of Proceedings. Legislative Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 12

The principal matter of interest in the Legislative Connell on June 7 was the Postage Acts Amendment Bill, the passing of which among other things practically puts a stop to sweeps and…

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Mr. Sexton, M.p. Decides to Retain His Seat in Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 16

LONDON, June 12.-Messrs. M'Carthy and Dillon, M's.P., are endeavouring to prevail upon Mr. Thomas Sexton not to insist on the reduction of his Beat in the House of Commons, They assert that…

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The Close of the Session. Parliament Prorogued. The "Bird's" Review of the Proceedings

The Bird O' Freedom · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 5

The hand that holds the helm of State has relaxed its many horse-powor grip for a season. That is to say, that the tailors and tinkers and general tradesmen who assemble in…

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