Employment for Members of Parliament
Yesterday a correspondent of "The Daily Telegraph" suggested to members of Parliament a plan for tilling in the leisure they will have if it is decided that there shall be…
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Parliament to Sit During the Premier's Absence
It is practically decided now that Parliament shall sit during Mr. Raid's absence in England. The Premiers of the other colonies have impressed upon Mr. Reid the necessity for some…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cycling. the League. Martin About to Flit. Walne and Porta to the Front. Megson Twice Second. The Easter Programmes—An Exodus to the Country—A Trip Across the Contiuent — Big Handicap in Melbourne, Queensland Racing—Racing Men's Meeting To-night — The Secretary Resigns. Annual Elections—And General News
There was a proposal before the Executive to hold a race meeting in May, at which Lesna which would again compete in paced races, but not only was it a mistaken one, but the Cricket…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →New Houses of Parliament. Before the Works Committee
The Public Works Committee proceeded yesterday afternoon to the consideration of the proposed new Houses of Parliament. Mr. R. R. P. Hickson, Under-Secretary for Public Works, was the first…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New South Wales Parliament Not to Be Prorogued. Final Convention to Meet at the End of August. Referendum in October
A very important decision was arrived at to-day at the Conference of the five Premiers. It has already been decided by Sir George Turner, Sir Edward Braddon, and Mr. Kingston that the Parliaments of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mr. Reid's Visit to London. No Prorogation of Parliament. the Federation Bill to Be Dealt With. the Attitude of Mr. Lyne
ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--Mr. Reid has definitely decided that Parliament shall not prorogue during his absence in England. It will remain in session and deal with the Federal…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. And the Premier's Trip. Another Climb Down. A Complete Change of Front Necessary That the Assembly Should Consider the Federation Bill -- Un[?]likely to Prove Acceptable to New South Wales -- Mr. Brunker Leaving for Sydney. ADELAIDE
The strong feeling against Mr. Held s proposal to block federation by adjourning Parliament during his absence in England has Induced him to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federal Convention. Powers of the Senate. a Hard Fight and a Close Division. Victory for the Larger States. the People to Control the Purse. Departure of the Western Australians. Slow Progress with the Bill. the Title of Commonwealth Approved. New South Wales Parliament. Important Decision by Mr. Reid. Draft Bill to Be Considered in His Absence. Adelaide
For sometime past the federal delegates have been playing the great game of bluff in regard to the terms on which their respective colonies would accept federation, but in the words of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Melbourne Matters. Holiday Attractions. Fire at Parliament House. The Druids' Demonstration--A Sensation in the Streets. MELBOURNE
Perfect holiday weather prevails. The annual gala of the Ancient Order of Druids at the Exhibition attracted enormous crowds. The grand…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federal Convention. Legislative Powers of the Federal Parliament. Postal and Telegraph Services. Control of New South Wales Rivers. Navigation Versus Irrigation. South Australian Claims. Channels of God. a Remarkable Debate. (From Our Special Reportees.) Adelaide
With intervals for lunch and dinner the rederal Convention sat from half-past 10 on Saturday morning till a quarter to 12 on Saturday night, after which it adjourned till Monday morning, when, for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Melbourne Matters. Holiday Attractions. Fire st Parliament House. The Druids' Demonstration--A Sensation in the Streets. MELBOURNE
Perfect holiday weather prevails. The annual gala of the Ancient Order of Druids at the Exhibition attracted enormous crowds. The grand…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Opening of Parliament The Premier's Return
The Under-Secretary for Finance and Trade has received a telegram from the Premier to the effect that he intends to leave Adelaide this evening. He…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Meeting of the Cabinet. the Opening of Parliament
Mr. Reid has summoned a meeting of the Cabinet for Friday to consider the terms of the Governor's Speech and to arrange various other details in connection with the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →English Open Spaces in Parliament, 1897. the Chelsea Foreshore
Amongst the schemes before Parliament which in one way or another affect open spaces (says the Times of 2nd February) that which will perhaps most keenly interest London is the bill of the County…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The National Party. Protectionist Conference Second Hay's Proceedings. The Work of Organisation--Selection of Candidates
The sittings of the National Protection Conference were continued at the Protestant Hall this morning. Mr. W. J. Lyne (leader of the Opposition) again…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Federal Convention. Satisfactory Progress. The Federal Capital. No Declaration Made -- Arrangements for New States -- Parliament to Admit Them--The Con- trol of the Railways-- A Debateabie Point. Life of the Lower House Four Years or Three Years-Payment of members. ADELAIDE
The Convention got through a good deal of work last night, and has prospects of getting through earlier than was expected…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →League of Wheelmen Elections. To the Editor of the "Evening News."
Sir,—Permit me through your paper to make an appeal to the members of the League of New South Wales Wheelmen. It has come to my knowledge that a circular is being issued to the various branches and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Federal Convention. Working Without a Quorum. The Programme for To-Day. The Senate Election-- Writs to be Issued by the States--Deadlock Provisions--Two Amendments Defeated. ADELAIDE
The Convention continued sitting till after 11, o'clock last night, and dealt with air the clauses, and finally reported the bill from the committee…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →MARSFIELD. Is It to be a Polling Place?
Last week we briefly announced the unfortunate result, so far, of Mr. Frank Farnell's attempt to obtain the appointments of Morefield as a polling place for the Electorate of Ryde…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →New Houses of Parliament
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works announce in our advertising columns that as they are now considering the expediency of…
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