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Politics & elections, 1897

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 5

The Legislative Council held a short sitting yesterday. A message to the Assembly was adopted requesting the Lower House to proceed with the Primitive Metho list Church Property…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Council met at half- past 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. CHURCH PROPERTY BILL, It was decided on the motion of…

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Parliament. Thursday, May 13. Legislative Council

Evening News · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 3

The President toot the chair at 4.30 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH PROPERTY BILL. On the motion of Mr. BLANKSBY it was Resolved to request the Legislative Assembly to…

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Parliament. Thursday, May 13. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, [?] the motion of Mr. Blanksby, the Primitive [?]odist Church Property Bill, which was not fi[?]ily dealt with last session because of the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 6

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PRIMITIVE METHODIST BILL. Mr. BLANKSBY moved the adoption of a…

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Elections of Sheep Directors

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 May 1897 · page 4

The Minister for Lands has introduced a me[?]sure in the Legislative Assembly providing for an amendment in the Sheep Diseases Acts, in respect of voters' qualifications for the election…

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The Principal Polling Place

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 11

The distinction enjoyed by Liverpool, in that it is the polling centre for Canterbury Electorate, is less appreciated by the residents in that respect., than from their views of what is…

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Federation in Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 9

THE Draft Constitution Bill is approaching a crucial stage in its career. In accordance with the procedure set down in the Enabling Act, the Constitution Bill will be…

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In Parliament

The Australian Workman · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 2

ASSEMBLY-- Mr. Parkes moved the second reading of the City and North Sydney Railway Bill, and, after discussion, the debate was…

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PARLIAMENT. Over the Clock

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 1030

The grave and reverend seigniors in the Legislative Council are nothing if not loyal. They were asked on Thursday afternoon last week by Mr. Attorney-General Want to express their loyalty…

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N. S. W. Parliament. the Financial Debate

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 44

The adoption of addresses to the Queen, congratulating her upon her long reign, occupied the time of both Houses of Parliament on May 6, and as far as the Legislative Council was concerned…

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The New Houses of Parliament. a Saving of £250,000 Suggested

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 3

The Public Works Committee gave further consideration yesterday to the proposal for the erection of new Houses of Parliament for the…

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Fruitgrowers' Association of N.S.W. Dundas Branch. Election of Officers. the Vegetation Diseases Bill. the Fruit-case Question

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 8

A meeting of the above Branch took place in the Protestant Hall, Dundas, on Saturday evening last; Mr. Thos. Smith in the chair. COMMITTEE'S REPORT…

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An Extraordinary Election. Government with Axe Handles. Ejecting a Teacher

The Australian Star · Saturday 15 May 1897 · page 5

They manage things in a way of their own down in New Zealand, Extraordinary proceedings in connection with the election of a school committee at…

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Aldermanic Election at Newtown. Polling Yesterday

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 May 1897 · page 5

The extraordinary vacancy for Kingston Ward in the Borough of Newtown, caused by the death of Alderman Jolly, J.P., was filled yesterday. There were two candidates, Viz.,…

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This Week's Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 May 1897 · page 5

IN the programme of business for the Assembly during this week the Commonwealth Bill will occupy the most prominent place. The discussion on it will be resumed on Wednesday…

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Gorgeous Houses of Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 May 1897 · page 4

It is probable that the plans for the new Houses of Parliament will be materially altered ere they are finally passed as satisfactory. The suggestion of an expert that…

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Municipal Election

Evening News · Monday 17 May 1897 · page 3

The election of an alderman to fill the vacancy caused in the Newtown Municipal Council by the death of Alderman Joseph Jolly took place on Saturday, and resulted in the return of Air. J. W. Abigail…

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General News. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 May 1897 · page 4

Parliamentary business for to-day will include a motion by Mr. Rose in the Assembly that "immediate steps should be taken to give effect to the electioneering pledges" of the Government…

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Chamber of Commerce. the Conference. Election of Officers. Address to the Queen

Evening News · Tuesday 18 May 1897 · page 4

The delegates to the conference met at the Chamber of Commerce at 10 o'clock this morning. Mr. H. K. C. Mitchell, secretary, having opened the proceedings by reading the advertisement convening the…

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