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Politics & elections, 1896

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Imperial Parliament. London, June 24

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 3

Mr. A. J. Balfour, leader of the House of Commons, has notified that the Government intends to press forward the following measures during the current…

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New Zealand Parliament. the Reciprocity Movement

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Wednesday.—A bill facilitating the negotiation of reciprocal trade treaties between New Zealand and Great Britain and British dependencies is being introduced by the…

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Parliament and the Public Service Board

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 4

As an example of the possibilities of political pressure, if on no other account, last night's Parliamentary proceedings were particularly interesting. In both Houses the…

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Parliament. Wednesday, June 24. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, Mr. R. E. O'Connor moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the action of the Public Service Board in regard to the…

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Queensland Parliament. the Payment of Members Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 6

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—Sir Hugh Nelson moved to–day the second reading of the Officials in Parliament Bill, which adds to the list of responsible Ministers a Minister for Agriculture,…

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South Australian Parliament. the Formation of a Third Party

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—Private members' business was transacted in the Legislative Assembly to–day. Mr. Grainger moved for a select committee to inquire into the Beetaloo reservoir,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 2[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 6

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. REPORT OF THE PRINTING COMMITTEE. Mr. JACOB, as chairman of the Printing…

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Royal Commission Charges. More Questions in Parliament. Suggested Refund Op Payments

Evening News · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 6

Despite the long debate, the disclosures made, and the explanations offered upon Mr. Lyne's censure motion regarding fees paid in connection with Royal Commissions, the matter is not to be…

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Imperial Parliament. the Work of the Session. Bills to Be Proceeded With

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Mr. A. J. Balfour, the leader of the Government in the House of Commons, intends to press forward the Agricultural Rates Relief Bill, the Finance…

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PARLIAMENT. Wednesday, June 24. Legislative Council. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the Public Service Board—motion; for Adjournment

Evening News · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 3

Mr. R. E. O'CONNOR moved the adjournment of the House to refer to the recent action of the Public Service Board in making such, drastic retrenchment in the Department of Justice. He…

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The Public Service Discussion in Parliament The Position of the Government. Some Strong Charges-- The Dismissals Ineffective-- Criticism of the Board -- Some Adverse Statements

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 3

The action of the Government and the Public Service Board in the reorganisation of the Civil Service Board was the subject of debates in both Houses last night…

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The Canadian Elections. Re-election of Ministers

Evening News · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 6

LONDON, June 24.—The elections for the Dominion Parliament are proceeding in Canada. The following Ministers have been…

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Canada. the Parliamentary Elections

Evening News · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 5

LONDON, June 24.—The Liberals have obtained a majority ef 36 as the result of the Parliamentary elections in Canada. There was a remarkable change in the…

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Woollahra Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 7

Last evening Mr. W. F. Latimer addressed the electors of Piper Ward, in the borough of Woollahra, at Ackland's Hotel. Mr. Daniel Campbell presided. Mr. Latimer was accorded a good reception, and…

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The Canadian Elections. Re-election of Ministers. London, June 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 5

In connection with the electoral campaign in Canada the following Ministers have been re-elected:—Sir Charles Tupper, Premier and Secretary of…

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Canadian Elections. Protectionist Victories. LONDON, June 24

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 3

The returns in connection with the final batch of Parliamentary elections in Canada show that the following Ministers have been re-elected:-- Sir Charles Tupper, Bart.,…

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Municipal Elections. Mr. W. F. Latimer's Candidature. Mr. G. Norton Russell's Candidature

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 7

Mr. G. Norton Russel, who is a candidate for the vacancy in the Woollahra Council, caused by the resignation of Alderman Gannon, addressed a large meeting of the ratepayers last evening from the Mr. W. F. Latimer, who is contesting the vacant seat in the Woollahra Council, delivered an address last night from the balcony of Ackland's Hotel, Queen street, to a large gathering of the ratepayers. Mr…

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General Election in Canada. Ministers Re–elected

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. — The Canadian general election is proceeding. The Ministers who have been re–elected to date are:—Sir Charles Tupper, Bart,…

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Civil Service Board. Reorganisation of the Justice Department. the Matter Before Parliament. Hon. R. E. O'connor's Motion in the Legislative Council. Supported by Sir Julian Salomons. Retrenchment in the Education Department. Action in the Legislative Assembly. Motion by Mr. Rose

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 5

The recent reorganisation of Government Departments was brought under discussion in both Houses of Parliament last evening. PROCEEDINGS IN THE LEGISLATIVE…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 June 1896 · page 5

When the President of the Legislative Council took the chair yesterday afternoon there were only 15 members present; but, obedient to the summons of the electric bell, two tardy gentlemen…

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