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Politics & elections, 1895

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South Australian Parliament. the Address–in-–reply

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 June 1895 · page 7

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.—In the Assembly to–day, the Attorney–General stated that the Government had no intention to interfere with the Betting or Gaming Act this…

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The Crisis. Parliament to be Dissolved Important Ministerial Statement. Reform of Legislative Conncil. Shortest Parliament on Record

Evening News · Wednesday 26 June 1895 · page 4

"A complete surprise," said a member of the Assembly yesterday, on being asked his opinion of the pending dissolution. "Just what I expected…

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Tasmanian Parliament. the Governor's Opening Speech. No Further Present Borrowing

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 June 1895 · page 7

HOBART, Tuesday.—The Tasmanian Parliament was opened to–day by the Governor, Viscount Gormanston, with the usual ceremonies…

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Queensland Parliament. the Governor's Opening Speech. the Pacific Cable. Favourable Financial Prospect

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 June 1895 · page 7

BRISBANE, Tuesday.—Parliament was opened at noon to–day with the usual ceremonies. The Governor's Speech referred to his…

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West Australian Parliament. the Opening Speech. Federation Not Pressing—a Free Breakfast Table

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 June 1895 · page 7

PERTH, Tuesday.—Parliament was opened yesterday. The Acting–Governor's speech contains little that is new. It congratulates the country upon the state of the finances and…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, June 25. The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 3 o'clock. Ministerial Statement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 June 1895 · page 5

The PREMIER said: Mr. Speaker,—I find on reference to the minutes of the proceedings of the Legislative Council that on Thursday last the Land and Income Tax Assessment Bill, which was sent…

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The Coming Election

Evening News · Wednesday 26 June 1895 · page 5

TAMWORTH, Wednesday.—The Local Freetrade and Liberal Association is already actively preparing for the coining struggle, and a meeting…

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The Dissolution. The Coming Election. The Appeal to the Country. Views of the Parties--Prospects of Members

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 June 1895 · page 5

The present Parliament, as announced in our later editions yesterday, is to dissolve in a fortnight or three weeks, after having dealt with an amending electoral bill, which…

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Views of Mr. Michael Davitt. Attitude of the Irish National Party. Mr. Davitt and the General Election. Cablegram From Mr. Justin M'carthy, M.p

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 June 1895 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.—Mr. Michael Davitt was interviewed by a press representative to–day on the political situation in Great Britain. He said that in case of the…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 5

As soon as the Legislative Council met yesterdat Mr. Pilcher gave notive of the motion for the introduction of a bill with reference to the constitution of that Chamber, and this at once brought…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 3

The Legislative Council mot yesterday afternoon at half-past 4 o'clock. MINISTERIAL STATEMENT. Mr. WANT said the Government had, in…

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Victorian Parliament. the Tariff Debate

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly the debate on the tariff was continued. The feeling seemed equally divided, several taking a moderate…

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Queensland Parliament. the Address-in-reply

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--In the Assembly to-day the debate on the Address-in-Reply was resumed, Mr. Glassey's speech occupying several hours. He adversely…

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Tasmanian Parliament. the Address-in-reply

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 5

HOBART, Wednesday.--The Address-In-Reply to the Governor's speech was passed by both Houses to-day, after a short discussion in the Assembly. The members…

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Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Passed Through All Its Stages. the Hours of Polling

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 6

Mr. BRUNKER moved the second reading of the Electoral Bill. He said that considering that the existing law was first put into force at the last general election,…

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Parliament. Wednesday, June 20. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, Messages were read from the Lieutenant-Governor announcing that assent had been given to the bills authorising the…

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South Australian Parliament. a Labor Member's Libel Action

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Council this afternoon the debate on the Address-in- Reply was continued by Messrs. Ward and Adams, and further…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ASSENT TO BILLS. Mr. PRESIDENT anuonncod the receipt of…

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The Cokes Campaign. The General Election. Choice of Candidates

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 3

A meeting of the Opposition was held at Parliament House last evening to institute arrangements for the coming campaign. Old members who will probably retire and…

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Parliament. Wednesday, June 26. Legislative Council. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Upper House Reform

Evening News · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 3

Mr. PILCHER gave notice of his intention to move on Wednesday next for leave to introduce a bill to amend the Constitution Act in certain respects…

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