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Politics & elections, 1894

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A Candidate Protests

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 February 1894 · page 6

At the rough declaration of the poll at Parramatta on Saturday, Mr. G. K. H. Black, the defeated candidate for Anderson Ward, protested against the return of the Mayor,…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 5

The reckless liberality which members often display when dealing with the funds of the country was well illustrated when the Assembly met yesterday. Mr. Franois Clarke, regardless of…

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Death in Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Wednesday,—A ministerial luncheon was being given at Parliament House on Monday in honor of several distinguished visitors, and just before the proceedings terminated Mr. Albert…

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Unemployed at Parliament Buildings

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 4

On the motion, last night, for the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Black said he desired to ask the Premier whether he had given instructions that the enclosure…

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The Approaches to Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 5

In the Assembly last night Mr. Black asked the Colonial Secretary whether it was a fact that he had given instructions to have the front approaches of Parliament cleared…

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Parliament. Tuesday, February 13. Legislative Assembly. Polling Day a Holiday. Parliamentary Trams. Examination of Bank Accounts. Newcastle Coal Dispute. the Premier Defends the Police

Evening News · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. A NEW CEMETERY. Mr. COPELAND, in replying to a question, said the matter of providing a general cemetery for…

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Parliament. Tuesday, February 13, Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 3

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

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Death in Parliament House. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 5

Mr. Albert Egerton Wilby, Assistant Clerk of Parliament and Sergea[?]t-at-Arms, was found dead in a committee-room at Parliament House this afternoon. He had taken luncheon, and…

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Unemployed at Parliament. Action of the Speaker

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 5

In the Assembly last night Mr. Speaker said he had given instructions that gangs of men should not be allowed to stand about Parliament Buildings. One day last week…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, February 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 3

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

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, February 13. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Answers to Questions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 6

Mr. COPELAND, in answer to Mr. F. CLARKE, said the survey in connection with the proposal to protect Kempsey from floods had just been completed, but the plans…

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The Colliery Disputes References in Parliament. The Minors and Police. Disturbances at Plattsburg -- The Police Reinforced-- The Tributers Intimidated-- They Refuse to Turn to. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 5

Matters at the Cooperative Colliery are assuming a serious aspect in consequence of the disturbances which took place yesterday. On the arrival of the tributers to the…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 6

The following additional returns have been received:— ALBION PARK.—At the Shellharbour municipal election, the polling was—Aldermer Hicks, 207:…

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Free -Trade Factions. Mr. G. H. Reid at Waterloo. Disorganisation in the Camp. Waterloo's Mayor will Take no Further Part In the Extraordinary Scramble-- He Withdraws from the Election-- Reld Wriggling with the Three Parties-- Told he Would Make a Good Corner-- man at the Alhambra. His Policy: "Rum, Tobacco, and the Land."

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 3

"An extraordinary scramble is going on at the present time," said Waterloo's newly elected Mayor (Mr. Walsh) at the meeting of the disorganised free- traders of that…

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NEWTOWN. Election of Mayor

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 2

A meeting of the Newtown Council was held last night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current municipal year. After a quiet debate Mr. Alderman Rigg…

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Tee Coming Election. Flinders Division

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 3

The Flinders Labor Electoral League has issued an address to the electors of the division urging the claims of the labor platform, one of the planks of which is the Mining on…

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Coming Election. Wilcannia

The Australian Star · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 5

Mr. E. B. L. Dickens, M.L.A. for Wilcannia, has received a numerously signed petition asking him to contest the newly formed electorate of Wilcannia at the…

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The Mayoral Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 6

The Mayors of several municipalities were elected yesterday. In most instances there was no opposition to nominated candidates, and in many cases last year's mayors were…

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The General Election. Mr. Reid at Waterloo. a Freetrade League Formed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1894 · page 6

A meeting held at the Foresters'-hall, Waterloo, last night to form a freetrade electoral league and hear an address from Mr. G. H. Reid. M.P., was largely attended…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1894 · page 5

Aa it was pretty well known that the real fight over the Mixing on Private Lands Bill would asks place committee, there was an un[?]ally large stbedance of the public in the Legislative…

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