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Politics & elections, 1894

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Tasmania. Parliament. a Direct Motion of Censure

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 March 1894 · page 5

HOBART, Tuesday.-- When the House of Representatives met at 4 o'clock this afternoon, Sir Edward Braddon the leader of the Opposition, gave notice of the following…

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Wasting Time in Parliament. And the Fate of Measures

The Australian Star · Wednesday 7 March 1894 · page 8

The waste of time in Parliament by members which has been so very marked during the last few weeks, was a matter referred to by the Premier last night. Mr…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, March 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1894 · page 5

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-post 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. SLATTERY, in answer to Mr. Barbour for Dr. Ross, said an opinion of Mr. Simpson, Q.C.,…

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Prorogation of Parliament. the Queen's Speech. Benefits of the Parish Councils Act

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 March 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Monday, 1 p.m.--The Imperial Parliament was prorogued to-day. The Speech from the Throne made reference to the lasting advantages likely…

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Parliament of Tasmania. a No-confidence Motion. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correseondent.) Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1894 · page 7

In the House of Assembly this afternoon Sir Edward Braddon gave notice of motion—"That in the opinion of this House the financial proposals of the Government are unsatisfactory." The…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, March 6. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Answers to Questions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 March 1894 · page 6

Mr. SLATTERY, in answer to Dr. Ross, said that Mr. Simpson, Q.C., when Attorney General, had given an opinion, which was communicated to the benches of magistrates,…

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Parliament. Tuesday, March 6. Legislative Assembly. Lead Poisoning in Mines. a Thwarted Adjournment. Fisheries Act Amendment. Immigration Restriction. Private Bills

Evening News · Wednesday 7 March 1894 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. A CENTENNIAL PARK NUISANCE. Mr. FARNELL asked the Premier what steps he had taken regarding an abominable nuisance on…

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The General Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 March 1894 · page 5

A number of the supporters of Mr. E. W. Molesworth, M.P., wailed upon that gentle man last evening, at his residence, and presented him with a requisition, signed by…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1894 · page 5

The Legislative Conneil resumed last evening the consideration of the Mining on Private Landa Bill. Dr. MacLaurin moved the restoration to the bill of tin and antimony. The proposal was…

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Parliament. Wednesday, March 7. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 8 March 1894 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half- past 4 o'clock. SYDNEY SEWERAGE. Dr. MACKELLAR moved-- "That there…

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Tasmania. Parliament. the Want of Confidence Motion

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 March 1894 · page 5

HOBART, Wednesday.--Sir Edward Braddon, the leader of the Opposition, moved his vote of want of confidence in the House of Representatives to-night. His effort was…

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Sudden Death of a Member of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 March 1894 · page 6

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--Mr. John Macfarlane, a member of the Legislative Assembly, was bathing at Sandgate this morning when he was seized with an…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1894 · page 6

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. REPORT UPON THE VTNTILATION OF SEWERS…

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Parliament of Tasmania. the Motion of Want of Confidence. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1894 · page 6

In the Assembly this afternoon Sir Edward Braddon moved a vote of want of confidouce in the Ministry. He generally condemned the Government proposals, and severely eriticised the…

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Parliament. Wednesday, March 7. Legislative Council. Mining on Private Lands. Tin and Antimony Inserted. Progress Reported

Evening News · Thursday 8 March 1894 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. On the House going into committee for the purpose of further considering the Mining on Private Property Bill, Dr. MACLAURIN moved to…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 9. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Ventilation of Sewers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 March 1894 · page 6

On the motion of Dr. MacKellar, it was agreed that there be laid upon the table of the House Mr. M'Garvie Smith's report on the ventilation of sewers…

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The Imperial Parliament. Amendments to the Address. Church Disestablishment in Wales. a Revolt Threatened by Welsh Members. London, March 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1894 · page 5

When Parliament reassembles Mr. Henry Labouchere, M.P. for Northampton, will move an amendment to the Address in Reply to the Queen's Speech,…

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All-night Sitting. Parliament Rises at Seven. The Railway Estimates. One Official Reduced-- A Saving of £100-- The Retrenchment Party Defeated

The Australian Star · Thursday 8 March 1894 · page 5

Another all-night sitting of the Assembly ended this morning at 7 o'clock. The railway estimates were under consideration. As is usual the general…

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Alleged False Declaration at a Municipal Election

Evening News · Thursday 8 March 1894 · page 5

Richard Stewart Richardson, charged with haying at the late municipal election for Anderson Ward, Parramatta, made a false declaration, appeared on summons at the Parramatta Police…

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A Disputed Election

The Australian Star · Thursday 8 March 1894 · page 3

An application was made to their Honors Sir George limes, Mr. Justice Foster and Mr. Justice Stephen in Banco yesterday to make absolute the rule nisi calling on James…

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