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Politics & elections, 1896

2,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 105

Victorian Parliament. the Butty-gang System

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 July 1896 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Legislative Assembly was engaged for the greater part of the sitting to-day in discussing a motion by the Minister for Railways that it was desirable to…

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South Australian Parliament. the Licensed Victuallers Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 July 1896 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--Only the Legislative Assembly sat to-day. The Premier stated that the colony would be represented at the Tick Conference, the date of which had been altered to…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, July 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 July 1896 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ASSENT TO BILL. Mr. President announced the receipt of a…

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Imperial Parliament. the Obstruction in the Commons. Speech by Mr. Chamberlain

Evening News · Friday 24 July 1896 · page 6

LONDON, July 23.-Speaking at the annual banquet of the Cordwainers' Company last night, Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, referred to the protracted…

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Parliament. Thursday, July 23. Summary of Business. In the Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 July 1896 · page 6

A message was received from the Governor, notifying that the Standard Time Act had received the Royal assent. Petitions were received from the residents of…

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PARLIAMENT. Thursday, July 23. Legislative Council. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Standard Time Bill

Evening News · Friday 24 July 1896 · page 3

The PRESIDENT announced that the Royal assent had been given to the Standard Tima Act Amendment Bill. THE PATENT LAWS…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the British Parliament. Waste of Time in the House of Commons. London, July 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 July 1896 · page 5

Speaking at the annual dinner of the Cordwainers' Company last night, Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, referred to the protracted oppo…

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Taxation Department. Examination of Candidates

The Australian Star · Friday 24 July 1896 · page 7

The examination of candidates for employment in the Taxation Department was commenced at the Customs House to-day. Upwards of 79 candidates were examined…

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Contempt of Parliament

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 4

THE Legislative Assembly of New Zealand has fined the President of the Bank of New Zeeland £600 for contempt of Parliament. The alleged contempt consisted in the victim's…

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New South Wales Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 14

On Wednesday, 15th instant, the Legislative Council proceeded with the consideration, in commillee, ot the details of the Dentists Bill, hut without any appreciable advance being made with…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, July 15. Mining Bill

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 174

After reading the Standard Time Act Amendment Bill the third time, the Council proceeded with the debate on the second reading of tile Mining Laws Amendment Bill, the discussion being contained by…

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The United States. Presidential Elections. The Democratic Candidate. LONDON, July 15

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 171

Mr. Richard Olney, the American Secretary of State, and Mr. Hilary A. Herbert, the Secretary of the Navy, have declined to support Mr. William Jennings Bryan,…

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The United States. the Presidential Election. the Democratic Candidate

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 12

LONDON, July 15—Mr. Richard Olney, the Secretary of State, and Mr. Hilary A. Herbert, the Secretary of the Navy, in the United States Cabinet, and Mr. W. C…

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Taxation Department. Examination of Candidates

The Australian Star · Saturday 25 July 1896 · page 3

The examination of the candidates for work in the Taxation Department was completed yesterday evening at the Customs House. Altogether 357 candidates were…

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Women at War. As Social Reformers. They Invade Parliament A Monster Petition. 257,000 Signatures

Truth · Sunday 26 July 1896 · page 3

THE supporters of the Woman's Suffrage in England are displaying all the energy and persistence that distinguished the pioneers of the reform in New Zealand…

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The United States. the Presidential Election. Split in the Democratic Camp

Evening News · Monday 27 July 1896 · page 6

LONDON, Jnly 25.—The Silver Convention at St. Louis has accepted the nomination of Mr. W. J. Bryan, the "Boy Orator" of Nebraska, as the Democratic candidate…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the United States. Presidential Election. St. Louis Silver Convention. the Democratic Nominations Endorsed. London, July 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 July 1896 · page 5

At a convention of delegates representing the silver party, held at St. Louis, Mr. W. J. Bryan, the Democratic candidate, was nominated for the United States…

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Election of a Railway Employees' Representative. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 July 1896 · page 5

The result of the poll for the election of a representative of the railway employees on the appeal board as provided by the new Railways Act was made known on Saturday. The candidates for…

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The Revolt Against Reidism. Demonstration at Richmond. Ad Immense Success. Speeches by Messrs. Lyne, See and Others--Mr. Henry Pateson's Conversion--He Announces Him- self as a Hawkesbury Candidate-- A Tremendous Vote for Protection

The Australian Star · Monday 27 July 1896 · page 2

The picturesque and pretty town of Richmond, pleasantly situated in the centre of the famous Hawkesbury agricultural district, was the scene of a noteworthy…

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Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 July 1896 · page 4

It is Mr. Fegan's intention to-night to obtain an expression of opinion from the Legislative Assembly on the question of subsidising friendly societies. Mr. Ball will move that in the opinion…

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