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Politics & elections, 1896

2,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 105

PARLIAMENT. Tuesday, August 4. Legislative Assembly. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30p.m. Sir Julian Salomons's Fees

Evening News · Wednesday 5 August 1896 · page 3

Mr. REID (Colonial Treasurer), in reply to Mr. M'Lean, said that the amount paid Sir Julian Salomons by the Crown for professional services during the years 1893,1891, and 1895…

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American Mail News. United States Finances. a San Francisco Sensation. Shooting Scene in Court. the Presidential Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 August 1896 · page 6

The comparative statement of the U.S. Government receipts and expenditures issued by the Treasury shows the total receipts from all sources during the fiscal year just closed to have…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 5

As soon as the Legislative Council met yesterday a number of petitions were presented from various municipalities in opposition to the Water and Sewerage Act Amendment Bill, and they…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 3

The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon at half-past 4 o'clock. WATER AND SEWERAGE BILL. Several petitions against the Water and…

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Victorian Parliament. the Budget Debate

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Vale, at the opening of the sitting, read the letter he had addressed to the Premier, withdrawing his support from the Turner…

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Coolgardie Water Supply. Debate in Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 5

PERTH (W.A.), Wednesday,—In the House of Assembly a lively debate took place regarding the Coolgardie water scheme. Mr. Simpson strongly denounced the project, saying it was intended to…

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The Unemployed. a Petition to Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 6

Shortly after the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon, Mr. Schey presented a petition from the unemployed of Sydney and its environs. It runs as follows:--"Your petitioners are electors…

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Parliament. Wednesday, August 5. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 6

In the legislative Council. A number of petitions were presented against the Water and Sewerage Board Amendment Bill, and referred to the select committee sitting on the…

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West Australian Parliament. the Coolgardie Water Scheme

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 6

PERTH, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly yesterday evening the debate on the Coolgardle water scheme was resumed. Mr. Simpson moved an amendment to the motion for…

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South Australian Parliament. Amendment of the Police Act

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly the Commissioner for Crown Lands stated to-day that the party who surveyed the stock route to the West Australian border was…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 6

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. WATER AND SEWERAGE ACT AMENDMENT BILL…

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PARLIAMENT. Wednesday, August 5. Legislative Council. The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PE[?]TIONS

Evening News · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 3

Several petitions were presented from municipal councils against the paseage of the Water and Sewerage Bill now before the Council in its present form. They were received and referred…

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The Canadian Elections. Victory of the Liberals. The Manitoba School Question. Views of Sir Charles Tupper-- The Liberal Majority Confined to Quebec

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 3

On the subject of the Canadian general elections the London correspondent of the Age writes under date June 26:-- "It cannot be said that Mr. Chamberlain's…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 August 1896 · page 5

So soon as the formal business in the Assembly was disposed of last night a motion for the adjournment of the House was moved by Mr. Price, and the "matter of urgent public importance"…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Friday 7 August 1896 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon at half-past 4 o'clock. BILLS INTRODUCED. The following bills were introduced and…

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New Parliament Houses

The Australian Star · Friday 7 August 1896 · page 3

The Minister for Works stated in the House yesterday afternoon in reply to Mr. Affleck that in 1860 some 20 designs were sent in to the Government for…

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Tasmanian Parliament. Financial Proposals

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 August 1896 · page 5

HOBART, Thursday.--Ministers propose to give £1000 as a subsidy to civil servants in a bill now under discussion. They will also introduce shortly a measure providing for the issue…

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Designs for New Parliament Houses

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 August 1896 · page 4

Mr. Affleck yesterday, in the Legislative Assembly, asked the Minister for Works whether any designs for the new Parliament Houses had ever been sent to the Government, and, if so, how…

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Victorian Parliament. Resignation of a Minister

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 August 1896 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Assembly debate on the financial statement was brought to a close to-night. Mr. R. T. Vale, a member of the Ministry without office, added to his…

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PARLIAMENT. Thursday, August 6. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Friday 7 August 1896 · page 6

The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PARLIAMENT HOUSE DESIGNS. Mr. YOUNG (Minister for Works), in reply to Mr. Affleck, said that twenty designs for a new…

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