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Politics & elections, 1895

3,233 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 162

Local Optionists and the Elections

Evening News · Friday 28 June 1895 · page 4

On Wednesday evening the Rev. F. B. Boyce gave an address in the Masonic Hall, West Maitland,on "Our Social Condition, and How to Reform it." The hall…

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Election Funds for the Irish Party. London, June 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 June 1895 · page 5

Four Irish sympathisers have offered to guarantee the anti-Parnellite section of the Irish party a sum of £20,000 towards the fund to defray the election expenses…

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Mr. Balpour's Election Address. London, June 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 June 1895 · page 5

Mr. A. J. Balfour, who is to be First Lord of the Treasury in the new Government, has issued his address to the electors of Manchester East. In it he blames Sir…

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The Coming Campaign. Facts for the Electors. Preparations for Battle. Movements of Parties--Candidates Announced

The Australian Star · Friday 28 June 1895 · page 5

Mr. Newton should run Mr, Single Tax Ashton very close for Hay. The seat of the Minister for Works is thought to be unsafe, Mr. Hugh M'Kinnon…

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The Opposition Meeting. Selection of Candidates. Leaders Leaving for the Country

The Australian Star · Friday 28 June 1895 · page 5

The Opposition is making good progress with the work of organisation, and strong candidates are being selected for the different electorates now represented by…

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The Coming Campaign. Notes for the Electors. Chances of Candidates. Names of Intending Nominees-- General Gossip

The Australian Star · Friday 28 June 1895 · page 6

An hon. member of the Legislative Council submits the following scheme for reform of that Chamber:--The present members of the Legislative Council to retain…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 9

On Friday morning early the talk continued about the omission of the item of a quarter of a million for a railway towards Broken Hill, but Mr. Young was determined, and on division…

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In and About Parliament

The Australian Workman · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 2

THE quotation from the BATHURST TIMES, which we publish in another portion of this issue, points to an easy and effective fashion of ending the…

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Queensland Parliament. Official Opening

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 16

BRISBANE, Tuesday.—The Queenaland Parliament was opened to-day by the Governor (Sir Henry Norman), who officiated in this capacity for the seventh time…

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Extraordinary Orange Rites. Questions in Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 7

In the House of Commons on May 13, Mr. M'Cartan— I beg to ask the Lord Advocate whether his attention has been called to a paragraph in the Belfast Irish News of the 2nd instant, from…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Legislative Council. June 19

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 16

The Land and Income Tax Assessment Bill was brought up for second reading, a motion by the Attorney-General for its further postponement…

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The Coming Campaign. Latest Political News. Candidates and Their Claims. Election Items

The Australian Star · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 6

There appears to be some misunderstanding concerning the commencement of Mr. John Norton's electioneering campaign. In another column he is announced to speak…

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The Election Campaign. Preparing for the Contest. Additional Candidates. Freetrade Arrangements. Protectionist Possibilities. What the Labor Party Are Doing

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 5

Political activity is noticeable on every hand. The forthcoming election almost overshadows every other subject. There is the usual rush of candidates--the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, June 28. Loan Estimates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 7

When we went to press yesterday's issue of the Herald the Assembly was in committee discussing the Loan Estimates. The item under consideration was the Railway Construction Branch, £567,325, and…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 19. Land and Income Tax Assessment Bill

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 1318

There was very little formal business to be disposed of, and the House got almost immediately to the order of the day for the second reading of the Land and Income Tax Assessment Bill. In view of…

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The Imperial Parliament. Resignation of the Rosebery Ministry. the Tories Again in Power

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 10

LONDON, June 22.— The army estimates were dealt with in the House of Commons last night in Committee of Supply. Mr. W. St. John Brodrick, Conservative member for the Guildford Division of…

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Disorderly Scene in the Italian Parliament. A Free Fight Between Deputies. London, June 20

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 1314

A scene of unparalleled disorder took place in the Italian Chamber of Deputies last night daring the debate on the Address in Reply to the speech from the…

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Coming Elections. Mr. M'lean at Marrciville

Evening News · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 5

Mr. F. E. M'Lean, member for Marrickville, held a very successful meeting at Marrickville last night in the Excelsior Hall. There was a crowded audience, and…

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The Fresh Election for Cork

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 6

Mr. James F. O'Brien, MP. for South Mayo (Redmondite), has resigned his sent in the House of Commons with the view of contesting the vacancy for Cork City caused by the resignation of Mr…

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Appeal to Irishmen. Funds to Fight the Elections

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 June 1895 · page 10

LONDON, June 27.— Justin M'Carthy has issued an appeal for funds, to enable the Irish National members to carry on the general election in the interests of Home Rule. He is confident the people of…

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