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HOBART, Tuesday. --At a private meeting of members of the House of Representatives this morning, Mr. Bird was selected for the Speakership by 18 votes to eleven secured by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. SLATTERY, in answer to Mr. Allen for Mr. Farnell, said £1000 deposit on rent for land for coal…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mr. SEE, in answer to Mr. Crick, said that the Bombo Quarry lease was purchased by the Railway Commissioners in 1890, and waskeptin work till the beginning of this year…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The question of the central leases and the necessity of early legislation was discussed at length in the Legislative Assembly last night…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The cry is ascending from all classes in New South Wales for the selection of "good men" for the next Parliament. Christian electors' associations are being formed for the purpose of selecting…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →LONDON, February 26.—It is reported that unless the impending Presidential elections in Brazil settle the dispute now being fought over, the United States will intervene…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The fortnightly general meeting of the Ashfield Council was held at the Town Hall, Liverpool-road, on Tuesday evening. Present:-- The Mayor (Alderman R. Stanton,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A meeting of Mr. S. T. Whiddon's committee, Cook Division, South Sydney, was held in the Devonshire schoolroom on Monday evening. There was a large attendance…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. MORGAN moved the adjournment of the House for the purpose of calling attention to the necessity for legislation dealing with the extension of leases in the central land division of the colony…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Although the Legislative Council had a long sitting yesterday, it got through very little business. The Custody of Children and Children's Settlement Bill was read the third time, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Parliament was opened yesterday by his Excellency Viscount Gormanston. The Governor in his speech referred to the necessity for taxation, the steps to be taken by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A cricket match will be played on the Association Ground to-morrow between a team selected from the aldermen of the city of Sydney and one representing Parliament. Play will commence at 11 a.m…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →HOBART, Thursday.—Parliament was opened by the Governor, Viscount Gormanston, yesterday. The Governor in his speech referred to the contemplated visit of the Duke and Duchess of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN BILL. The Custody of Children and Children's Settlement Bill was read a third time, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →HOBART, Wednesday.--The Governor opened Parliament to-day. The proceedings attracted little attention. The Governor's Speech referred to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The President took the chair at half- past 4 o'clock. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN BILL. The Custody of Children and Children's…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. A monthly supply bill was introduced from the Legislative Assembly. Dr. M'Laurin in moving the second reading explained that it was to enable the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWER TO QUESTION. Dr. MACLAURIN in reply to Mr. Jacob, said…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →In reply to questions asked in the Assembly yesterday by Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald the Minister for Public Instruction said that Mr. Julian Ashton was appointed a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parliament was formally opened at Hobart to-day by the Governor, Viscount Gormanston, the Chamber being crowded. The Governor's speech is bald, the principal features being…
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