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Politics & elections, 1894

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The By-Election in Anderson Ward. Nomination Speeches. The Old War Horse And the Municipal Tyro

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1894 · page 6

THE extraordinary events in the municipal life of Parramatta which occurred at the last election and led to the retirement of Alderman C. J. Byrnes as a representative of Anderson…

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EDDY V. MARTIN. The Celebrated Criminal Libel. The Chief Commissioner For Railways Asks Parliament For £332, legal Expenses in the Above, and Gets Point Blank Refusal

Truth · Sunday 18 March 1894 · page 5

Mr. CRICK: 1 move: That the item "Costs of prosecution of Martin £332," be reduced by the sum of £330. I will not weary the House by repeating my…

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The Work of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 March 1894 · page 4

Mr. Heydon, Attorney-General, referring on Saturday to the work of the Council, stated that the progress with legislation had not been so rapid as might have been desired,…

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Tasmania. Parliament. Reducing the Cost of Government

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 March 1894 · page 4

HOBART, Saturday.--Private members business occupied the attention of the House of Assembly to-day. A lengthy discussion ensued on a motion by Mr…

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Parramatta Borough Election

Evening News · Monday 19 March 1894 · page 6

Saturday was polling day in connection with the contest between Messrs. C. J. Byrnes and G. E. H. Black for the representation of Anderson Ward in the Parramatta Borough Council At…

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The British Ministry. Re-election of Mr. Herbert Gladstone. London, March 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 March 1894 · page 5

Mr. Herbert Gladstone, who accepted the position of First Commissioner of Works in the Government, has been reelected unopposed for the Western division…

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Military and Defence. the Schools of Instruction. Names of Successful Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 March 1894 · page 3

The following warrant and non-commissioned officers have successfully passed the recent schools of instruction held at Victoria Barracks. The following are the…

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The General Elections. Mr. A. H. Sampson at Marrickville

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 March 1894 · page 6

Mr. A. H. Sampson, one of the numerous candidates for the Marrickville seat at the next general election, addressed a fairly large audience in the Excelsior-hall,…

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Imperial Parliament. the Estimates--expenditure of £95,000,000

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 March 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Monday, 2 p.m.--In the House of Commons to-day the Estimates were tabled by the Government The Imperial expenditure for 1895 is set down…

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The General Election

Evening News · Tuesday 20 March 1894 · page 4
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The Ministers seem to resent as an infringement upon their dignity Mr. REID'S proposal that the. Assembly shall pass a resolution urging a speedy dissolution. Mr. LYNE,…

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The Fire Brigades' Election

The Australian Star · Tuesday 20 March 1894 · page 6

The election for a municipal representative upon the Fire Brigades Board took place at the Town Hall to-day. Polling was done between the hours of 10 and 1…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 7

When the House met yesterday afternoon members Were in an inquisitive mood, and asked a number of questions without notice. Mr. Wall wanted to know Something about land for…

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Parliament. Tuesday, March 20. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. COPELAND, in reply to Mr. WALL,…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, March 20

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 6

The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. SEE in answer to Mr. Donald, said that rifle cartridges were at present being…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 8

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR. Mr. SPEAKER announced that a message had been received from his Excellency the Governor notifying…

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Our Special Cables Imperial Parliament. Loud Rosebery's Edinburgh Speech. a Motion of Censure. Lord Randolph Churchill Unsupported

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--In the House of Commons to-day Lord Randolph Churchill, Conservative member for Paddington,, moved a vote of censure on the Earl of…

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The General Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 2
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Mr. Job Sheldon, M.L.A., has just returned from his electorate, where he has been addressing meetings. At Coonabarabran he had a most gratifying reception. It…

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Star's Special Cables Privileges of the Commons. Lord Rosebery's Speech. a Vote of Censure Submitted by Lord Randolph Churchill. Influencing an Election--Mr. Balfour Declines to Support the Motion. London, March 20

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 5

In the House of Commons last evening Lord Randolph Churchill moved a resolution to the effect that Lord Rosebery in his recent…

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