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Politics & elections, 1896

2,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 105

Unemployed Organisation. Last Night's Public Meeting. Petition to Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 28 July 1896 · page 5

Under the auspices of the above organisation a public meeting was held at No. 5 Albion-street last evening, and was largely attended. Mr. F. P. Williams (vice-president) occupied the chair…

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The United States Presidential Election. London, July 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 July 1896 · page 5

A telegram from New York states that the Populists have nominated Mr. Watson for the Vice-Presidency…

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Queensland Politics. The Budget Speech. Parliamentary Elections. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 28 July 1896 · page 6

The Budget speech will be delivered on Wednesday. The hearing of the Rosewood election petition has been postponed until August 6 owing to the resignation of…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 5

The questions in the Legislative Assembly last night were five in number, and were speedily disposed of Mr. Rose inquired, without notice, whether the Premier woulddelay the trial shipment…

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Questions in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 6

Mr. Jessep intends to ask the Minister for Works, in the Legislative Assembly to-day, the following questions:—Were the members of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon at half-past 4 o'clock. A QUESTION OF TITLE. Mr. FEGAN moved--"1. That a select…

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Tasmanian Parliament. a Minister's Expenses

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 5

HOBART, Tuesday. --The Assembly to-night passed the whole of the supplementary estimates. A proposal to place £200 on the estimates to destray Sir Edward Braddon's travelling expenses,…

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Parliament. Tuesday, July 28. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly, A message was read from the Governor, Intimating that he had assented to the Church of England Property Act Further Amendment Bill…

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South Australian Parliament. the Northern Territory Lands Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 5

ADELAIDE Tuesday.--In the Assembly to-night a petition was presented against the Early Closing Bill. The Commissioner of Crown Lands gave notice that on Thursday he would move for…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, July 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The MINISTER FOR JUSTICE, in answer to Mr. Affleck, said that Mr. Donaldson, P.M.,…

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New Zealand Parliament. a Motion of Want of Confidence

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Tuesday.--Captain Russell, the leader of the Opposition, to-day gave notice of a motion of want of confidence Government in connection with its fianancial proposals, as…

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Public Service Board. Post and Telegraph Department. Questions in Parliament. ^

Evening News · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this evening Mr. Chapman is to ask the Colonial Secretary: " 1. Is it a fact that the Public Service Hoard appointed a committee consisting of Messrs. P. B…

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West Australia. Legislature Council Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 5

PERTH, Tuesday.--The elections in four districts for the Legislative Council are proceeding to-day. In each case it is expected that the contests will be keen. The results will not be known…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 5

Formal matters having been disposed of in the Legislative Council the Attorney-General moved the third reading of the Mining Act Amendment Bill, and Mr. Dangar having called…

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Questions in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Jessep asked the Minister for Works the following questions:--"Were the members of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board representing the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 3

The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon at half-past 4 o'clock. THIRD READINGS. The Dentists Bill was read a third time,…

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The Petition to Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 6

The Paddington Council has received communications from the councils of Petersham, Randwick, Newtown, Waverley, Five Dock, Rockdale, Erskineville, Balmain, Liverpool, and Granville,…

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PARLIAMENT. Wednesday, July 29. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. DENTIST' BILL. On the motion of Mr. TBICKETT this bill was read a third time and sent to the Assembly with the usual message…

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Parliament. Wednesday, July 29. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, A message was received from the Governor, stating that the Church of England Property Act Amendment Bill had received the Royal assent…

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Victorian Parliament. the Proposed Yarra River Improvements

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday--In the Legislative Assembly the Local Government Bill report was adopted and the bill passed. Mr. Graves moved for a proclamation…

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