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Politics & elections, 1896

2,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 105

Parliament. Tuesday, August 25. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly, Petitions in favor of passing Local Option (without compensation). Protection of Young Girls, and Penny Postage Bills were presented by…

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New, South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, August 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 6

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The MINISTER FOR JUSTICE, in reply to Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, said that in view of the…

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The New Houses of Parliament. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 7

Sir,—It appears from what the Premier saye that the designs are to be preparad by the Government Architect. If such be the case, for what reason was a board appointed, as it now seems that the…

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Disputed Control. Action of the Public Service Board. Its Jurisdiction Questioned by Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 6

A dispute has arisen between the Houses of Parliament band the Public Service Board on a question of jurisdiction assumed by the latter body. The Public…

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Sporting Notes From Victoria. Racing at Flemington, Caulfieid Cup Candidates, Straightfire in Form—Newhaven for Sydney Gossip of the Week. Melbourne

Referee · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 5

We have had plenty of racing at Flemington and Caulfield lately. It was Flemington's turn again last Saturday, when one of the popular" extra" meetings was brought…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 5

The first business on the paper of the Legislative Council last night was a "guestion" asked by Dr. MseLaurin, as to whether mortgagors of and in the colony had been asked to furnish…

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New Parliament Buildings

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 3

The Institute of Architects of New South Wales and other members of the profession held a special meeting at the rooms of the institute,…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 3

The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon at 4.30. THE LAND TAX DODGE. Mr. WANT, in reply to Dr. MacLaurin,…

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General News. Prorogation of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly early this morning the Premier, apropos of a suggestion to adjourn, said that he intended to go into recess early in November, and he was going to strain every…

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Queensland Parliament. the Tariff Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 6

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--There was no quorum in the Legislative Council to-day. In the Assembly the tariff free list was further considered In committee. Strong objection was…

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Designs for New Parliament Houses

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 5

Mr. Haynes, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, asked the Premier whether the Government, In regard to the designs for new Parliament houses, had departed from the arrangement…

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Victorian Parliament. the Treasury Bonds Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Council the Minister for Defence announced the death of Mr. G. Davis, a member of the Council, and moved the adjournment, which was carried…

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New Parliament Houses. Architects and Competitive Designs

Evening News · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 4

The members of the Institute of Architects held a special meeting last evening at their rooms to protest against the decision of the Government to erect new Houses of Parliament without…

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South Australian Parliament. the State Advances Act

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--In the Assembly tonight, the Speaker ruled out of order the bill introduced by Mr. Burgoyne to extend the operation of the State Advances Act by allowing…

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Parliament. Wednesday, August 26. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, To Net Fishing in Port Hacking Prohibition Acts Amendment Bill was read a third time, and passed…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 6

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

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The New Houses of Parliament. a Protest by Architects

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 5

A special meeting of the members of the Institute of Architects of New South Wales and other menbers of the profession was held at the rooms, Vickery's-chambers, Pitt-street, yesterday…

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City Railway. Proposal to Be Submitted to Par­liament

Evening News · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 5

The Minister for Works, in the Assembly yesterday, stated, in reply to Mr. M'Lean, that he hoped to be able to submit to Parliament a proposal for the extension of the railway before the…

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The New Parliament Buildings. a Protest Prom the Institute of Architects

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 3

A general meeting of the Institute of Architects was held yesterday afternoon at the institute's rooms, Vickery's-chambers, for the purpose of discussing the Intentions of the Government with…

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West Australian Parliament. Amendment of the Labor Conditions. Payment of Members

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 6

PERTH, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Randell moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to serious disclosures regarding the existence of tuberculosis…

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