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Politics & elections, 1897

2,161 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 109

Rookwood Municipal Election. Nominations for the South Ward Vacancy

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1897 · page 2

Nominations of candidates for the extraordinary vacancy of alderman in South Ward, Rookwood, caused by the resignation of Mr. Joseph Abrahams, were received by the…

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Rookwood Municipal Election

Evening News · Monday 3 May 1897 · page 3

As the outcome of a recent disturbance in the Rookwood Council, Alderman Joseph Abrahams tendered his resignation as an alderman of the South Ward. On Saturday an election took place to fill the…

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The Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 May 1897 · page 3

PERTH, Sunday.--Further returns in connection with the elections show that the following have been returned unopposed:--Nelson, Sir James Lee Steere (Independent); Albany, Mr…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 May 1897 · page 7

It was private members' night at the Assembly yesterday, and the interest was essentially private. Mr. Reid laid the Convention Bill on the table, and a solitary member…

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lew Parliament Houses

Evening News · Wednesday 5 May 1897 · page 3

The Public Works Committee yesterday afternoon took farther evidence regarding the proposal to erect new Parliament Houses in Sydney. Sir John Lackey, President of the Legislative…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 5 May 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon at 4.30. THE DEPUTY- SPEAKER. The Speaker announced the receipt of…

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PARLIAMENT. Tuesday, May 4. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Wednesday 5 May 1897 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. COST OF WHEAT GROWING. Mr. SYDNEY SMITH (Minister for Mines and Agriculture), in reply to questions by Dr. Boss…

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The Record Reign, Congratulatory Addresses From Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 5 May 1897 · page 5

Notice was given in both Houses of Parliament this afternoon Of Motions fur addresses to her. Majesty congratulating [?] the completion of the sixtieth year of her reign…

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Parliament. Tuesday, May 4. SUMMARY Of BUSINESS

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 May 1897 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly. On the motion of Mr. Lyne, it was resolved that the Liens on Wool and Mortgages on Stock and Stations Bill, introduced during last session,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, May 4. Answer to Questions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 May 1897 · page 10

The MINISTER FOR MINES, in answer to Dr. Ross, said that in 1894 the Government Statistician estimated that the cost of growing wheat in New South Wales, leaving out of consideration rent,…

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Second Edition. General Elections in Western Australia. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 May 1897 · page 7

The General elections took place to-day. The returns to hand show the following results:— Fremantle.—Higham, Ministeralist, re-elected unopposed…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 5

As soon as the Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon the Attorney-General gave notice of his intention to move the adoption of an address to her Majesty from the Legislative Council…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Council met at half past 4 o'clock. ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS. The Governor's commission…

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Those Taxes. Inquiries in Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 2

The Premier stated in the House yesterday afternoon, in reply to Mr. Schey, that he had no knowledge on the subject of any Minister of the Crown neglecting…

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Parliament and the Convention Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 4

The present intention of the Government, as stated in reply to a question last night, is to arrange for a simultaneous discussion of flip Convention Bill in both Houses of…

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PARLIAMENT. Wednesday, May 5. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 3

The President toot the chair at 4.30 p.m. HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE. Mr. WANT (Attorney-General) gave notice that he would move on the following day—"That…

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Parliament. Wednesday, May 5. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, Mr. Want gave a personal explanation denying certain statements made by Mr. Alex Brown during the debate on the Address-in-Reply last…

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The Record Reign. Congratulatory Addresses From Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 5

Notice was given in both Houses of yesterday of motions for addresses to her Majesty congratulating her on the completion of the sixtieth year of her reign…

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Address to the Queen. From the Houses of Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 2

In the Legislative Council last night Mr. Want gave notice of motion for tonight in favour of the adoption of an address of congratulation to her…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 May 1897 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 2 o'clock. PERSONAL EXPLANATION. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said that,…

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