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Politics & elections, 1895

3,233 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 162

University of Sydney. Election of Chancellor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the senate, adjourned from Monday, the 4th instant, out of respect to the memory of Sir William Manning, was resumed yesterday at the University-chambers,…

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Municipal Counoils. Glebe. Council's Employees and Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 6

At the last meeting of this council the Mayor (Alderman Hutchinson) occupied the chair, and there were present Aldermen Cary, Abraras, Macuamarra, M'Neill, Conlon, Horne, Stimson, Howe, aud Dunn…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the House of Commons. Candidates for the Speakership. London, March 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 5

In commenting upon the intended retirement of the Right Hon. Arthur Wellesley Peel, M.P., from the Speakership of the House of Commons through…

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TOOHEY v. WILLIS. Action for Alleged Libel. Claim for £5000 Damages. The Tamworth Election Contest-- A Newspaper Attack -- Opening of the Case

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 5

The action brought by Mr. James Matthew Toohey against William Nicholas Willis for the recovery of £5000 for alleged libel was commenced in No, 1 Jury Court to-day,…

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Loss of the Candidate. Marine Board Decision

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 6

The Marine Board this afternoon delivered its decision regarding the loss of the ketch Candidate, which was wrecked about three weeks ago on the Port…

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The Retirement of the Speaker. the Vacancy for Warwick. Probable Candidates for the Speakership

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--In the event of the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Right Hon. Arthur Wellesley Peel, being raised to the peerage on his…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 5

The Legislative Council occupied only a few minutes in dealing with the Armidale Water Supply Works Act Amendment Bill, which was passed through all its stages and returned to the…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 3

The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon at half-past 4 o'clock. ARMIDALE WATER. SUPPLY. The Armidale Water Supply Amendment…

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Parliament. Tuesday, March 12. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 6

In the Legislative Council. The Armidale Water Supply Act Amendment Bill was passed through all its stages, and returned to the Assembly without…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, March 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE DXECU…

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Parliament. Tuesday, March 12. Legislative Council. The President took the chair at 4.30. Armidale Water Supply

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 3

The Armidale Water Supply Act Amendment Bill was passed through all its stages without amendment and returned to the Assembly…

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London County Council. Election of Chairman

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 4

LONDON, March 12.—The Moderates and Progressives recently elected to the London County Council have arrived at a compromise. Each party…

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TOOHEY v. WILLIS. Action for Libel. Claim for £5000 Damages. Evidence of the Plaintiff--The Tamworth Election--Verdict for Defendant

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 6

The action brought by James Matthew Toohey against William Nicholas Willis, as proprietor of the newspaper TRUTH, was continued before his Honor Sir George Innes…

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The General Election. a Newspaper Sued for Libel. Verdict for the Defendant

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 3

A libel case. Toohey v. Wills arising out of the late general election, was heard in the No. 1 Jury Court, before .Mr. Justice Innes and a common Jury of 12, yesterday. Mr. Bruce…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 5

As there was very little formal business to engage the attention of the Legislative Council last night, the House almost immediately after meeting went into committee on the Land Bill, and…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30 Leave of absence for three weeks was granted to Dr. Creed. CUSTOMS DUTIES BILL…

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Parliament. Wednesday, March 13. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 5

In the Legislative Council, Leave of absence for three weeks was granted to Mr. Creed, on account of ill-health…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWER TO QUESTION. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE…

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Arnott's Milk Arrowroot Biscuits. the Children's Food Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 2

The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon at half-past 4 o'clock. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence tor three weeks was…

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News by the Mail. Notes From Various Sources. the Opening of Parliament. the Queen's Speech

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 6

Parliament was opened by Royal Commission on 5th February. The Queen's Speech, as read by the Lord Chancellor, was as follows:—My Lords and Gentlemen,—My relations with foreign Powers…

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