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Politics & elections, 1895

3,233 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 162

The General Election. Latest Political News and Public Meetings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 July 1895 · page 5

Both the freetrade and protectionist bodies are proceeding cautiously with their preparations for the political campaign. The protectionists have been making use of Parliament House day by day, a[?]d[?]…

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The Election Campaign. Meeting at Deniliquin. Work in the Country. DENILIQUIN

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 July 1895 · page 6

In view of the approaching Parliamentary election a large and influential meeting of electors was held at Deniliquin last night for the purpose of making…

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The Labor Party. What Electorates Are to Be Contested. Government Candidates Treated As Friendly

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 July 1895 · page 6

In spite of many conflicting reports and statements to the contrary, the evident wish among those who control the labor movement is that the nominees of the…

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Polling Day

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 4

At the last general election the Dibbs Government refused to make polling day a public holiday on the ground that it would he "pandering to the…

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A Public Holiday on Polling Day

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 6

Mr. Schey asked whether the Government would consider the possibility of proclaiming polling day a public holiday, and also whether, in view of the fact that a large…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 4

The Council met yesterday, with, as is usual in these exciting days, a large number of members in attendance. Mr. Want sprang an unwelcome surprise upon the senators by asking leave to…

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To-day's Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 6

The Legislative Assembly met this afternoon at half-past 3. WOOLLOOMOOLOO BAY RESUMPTIONS…

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Victorian Parliament. Amending the Tariff

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Legislative Assembly to-day continued the debate on tho woollen piece goods duty. The discussion was carried on the whole of the…

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New Zealand Parliament. the Midland Railway Vote

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 6

WELLINGTON, Thursday. -- In the House of Representatives to-day the expenditure of £5000 towards the completion of tho Midland Railway was authorised…

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Parliament. Thursday, July 4. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, Mr. Want submitted a resolution for the reform of the Council, and gave notice that at another sitting of the Chamber he…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, July 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o' clock. THE CONSTITUTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL…

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Special Edition. the Dissolution. Parliament Prorogued. Dissolved To-day

Evening News · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 5

The Lieutenant-Governor, on the advice of hie Ministers, dissolved Parliament by Proclamation at 1 O'clock to-day. As a matter of legal formality…

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Parliament. Thursday, July 4. Legislative Council. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the Reform Motions

Evening News · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 3

Mr. Want {Attorney-General) said the Government had intended to place a bill upon the table of the House with reference to a reform, of the…

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The Elections

Evening News · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 6

The candidates for the Warringah electorate so far are Mr. Dugald Thomson, the present representative, and Mr. H. C. G. Moss, solicitor…

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The Elections

Evening News · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 6

A meeting of the Leichhardt Labor League was held last night, when it was decided that nominations should definitely close on Monday night. Alderman…

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The Protectionist Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 5

The following is the most recently-revised offcial list of protectionist candidates:- Argyle: Mr. T. Rose. Armidale: Mr. H. Copeland…

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The General Election. Latest Political News and Public Meetings. the Manifesto of the National Association. Nominees of Both Parties. Reform of the Upper House

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 5

The Government scheme for the reform of the Legislative Council was disclosed to the Chamber concerned last night, and it was received with indignation, and resulted in one of the most animated…

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The General Election. (To the Editor.)

The Australian Star · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 3

Sir,--The approaching general election will soon be upon us. It Should not be forgotten that Parliament, as evolved [?]y this election, will be for constitutional…

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The Election Campaign The National Association. Manifesto to Electors. A Strong Indictment Against the Government

The Australian Star · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 3

The National Association has issued the following manifesto:--A grave crisis having occurred in the conduct of public affaire in this colony the National Association…

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The Cry of the Elections

The Australian Star · Friday 5 July 1895 · page 4

MR. REID goes to the country now with one cry, which is the reform of the Council. The Council is rightly…

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