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Politics & elections, 1897

2,161 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 109

Premier Reid and Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 April 1897 · page 9

A PROCLAMATION was issued on Wednesday calling Parliament together for the dispatch of business on 27th April. Should there be "no objection to the Premier's visit to England, Parliament, after sitting…

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Cardinal Vaughan and the Tory Candidate. No Home Rule Radical Need Apply

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 April 1897 · page 6

At the late Romford election Mr. Raphael, the Radical candidate, pronounced strongly in favour of the voluntary (denominational) schools. He gave most satisfactory assurances to Father Ring, who…

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Transit Election Licensees' Representative. Candidature of Mr R. Adams

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 April 1897 · page 6

A monster meeting of all licensees (principally cabmen) was held in the Temperance Hall, Pitt-street, last night, when about 500 were present. Mr. E…

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Smithfield and Fairfleld Aldermanic Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 April 1897 · page 13

There were three aspirants to fill the position of alderman in Smithfield Ward rendered vacant by the death of the late Mr. John Anthony. These were Mr.John Stewart…

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The Transit Commission. Election of Representatives

The Australian Star · Monday 5 April 1897 · page 5

The annual election for Commissioners on the Transit Board is taking place to- day between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. There are two…

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Federation. the Adelaide Convention. the Committees at Work. Powers of the Federal Parliament. Fixing the Rate of Remuneration. Financial Matters. the Surplus Still a Trouble

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.--The Convention met for only a few minutes this morning, when several petitions were presented, including one from the Roman Catholic Church in favor of the…

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Federal Convention. Payment of Members. Powers of the Federal Parliament. the Financial Problem. a Solution Arrived At. Prospects More Hopeful. (From Our Special Reporters.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 5

The Chamber of the Legislative Assembly of South Australia, in which the proceedings of the Convention are held, presented to-day a marked contrast to the [?] [?] within its walls…

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The Transit Commission. Annual Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 3

The annual election of members of the Transit Commission was held yesterday. Two commissioner had to be returned, one to represent the municipalities, and one to represent the licensees…

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Election of Mayors by Ratepayers

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 4

The question of the election of Mayors by the ratepayers, mooted by the Leichhardt Council, was considered at last night's meeting of the Glebe Council. Alderman Dunn moved that the…

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Transit Commission Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 4

The annual election of representatives to sit on the Transit Commission on behalf of suburban municipalities and the licensees of vehicles plying for hire was held yesterday. The booths were…

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Italy. Opening of Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 6

LONDON, April 6.—The new Italian Parliament was formally opened yesterday. In his speech King Humbert said that the…

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New Zealand. Opening of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 6

WELLINGTON, Tuesday. -- Parliament was opened by Commission to-day, and the Acting Governor will deliver the Speech to-morrow. Sir Maurice O'Rorke was elected Speaker of the…

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New Zealand. Opening of Parliament. Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 7

The first session of the thirteenth Parliament of New Zealand was opened by commission to-day. The proceedings were purely formal. The Speech will be delivered to-morrow. For the…

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Opening of the Italian Parliament. the Situation Normal. London, April 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 7

The Italian Parliament was formally opened yesterday. In his speech King Humbert declared that the European situation was…

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The Italian Parliament. Opened by King Humbert. Army and Naval Re-organisation

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday. -- King Humbert, in his address opening the Italian Parliament, said that the situation everywhere was normal, thus permitting of decisions best…

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Cycling. the League . Megs0n Wins Another Championship. Succeeds in the 50 Miles. a Scorolling Race. The L.V. Racing—value and Relph Win the Tandem Handicap-Martin In Sick . Green and Edwards Out of Luck. the Color Steward-The annual Elections

Referee · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 6

Megson has certainly distinguished himself at the L.V.W. Meeting, having iron the Mile Championship of australasia , the most eoveted event of the year, run a died heat for the…

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Turf Topics. Rosehill Meeting. Vanitas Displays from—Doncaster cup candidates Out—frolic and kingsley score— A Carbine filly. War we and irish stow The melbourne contingent— telegraph's running—Cup and Doncaster horses

Referee · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 5

A look at the Rosebill reserves last Satur-day would dispel the idea that racing was not very popular just now with the public about Sydney. The weather was favorable…

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Work and Wages. Victorian Labour Party. Organising for the Election. Engineers' Testimonial to Premier Snoddon--Melbourne Domestic Servants' Union

The Australian Star · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 3

The Seamen's Union intends to bring under the notice of the Sydney District Council the treatment of women in laundries…

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Legislative Council Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Tuesday. -- Next Wednesday eight members will retire from the Legislative Council, each district losing two of its members. Writs to fill these vacancies will be issued…

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New Zealand. the Opening of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 April 1897 · page 6

WELLINGTON, Wednesday.--Parliament was opened to-day by the Acting-Governor, Sir J. Prendergast, who stated in his speech that an extension of supplies would be asked, and a…

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