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Politics & elections, 1897

2,161 stories in Sydney's papers · page 52 of 109

Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 2

The Legislative Council met yesterday at 4.30 p.m. COLLIERY TRAMWAY BILL. A petition was presented by Mr…

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The New Houses of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 4

Mr. J. Kirkpatrick, architect, was further examined yesterday before the Public Works Committee upon the proposal to erect new Houses of Parliament. He said he considered…

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Parliament. Thursday, May 20. Legislative Council

Evening News · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. CO-OPERATIVE COLLIERY TRAMWAT BILL. Mr. HUMPHERY presented a petition asking…

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Parliament. Thursday, May 2[?]. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, A communication was read from the Governor, intimating that leave of absence from his Parliamentary duties, for six months, had been…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 6

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Mr. President announced the receipt of a message…

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The Drought. Relieving the Distress in the Country. Questions in Parliament

The Australian Star · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 2

A number of questions were asked in the Assembly last, night respecting the intentions of the Government to relieve the distress in the country consequent…

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The Contempt of Court Case. the Chief Justice's Remarks Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Friday 21 May 1897 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. Haynes drew the attention of the Minister for Justice to the remarks of the Chief Justice in connection with the recent contempt of court case…

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In Parliament. Tuesday. Assembly

The Australian Workman · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 2

The adjournment of the House was moved by Mr. Haynes for the purpose of asking the Government to consider the death sentence passed upon the man Hines, who was…

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PARLIAMENT. Over the Clock

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 1082

"What's a' the steer, kimmer?" Is there trouble brewing in the Cabinet between Messrs. Carruthers and Want ? Is it to be the unfortunate fate of the Premier on reaching London…

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The New Houses of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 9

Mr. Clarence Backhouse, architect, gave evidence yesterday before the Public Works Committee as to the proposed new Houses of Parliament. He said that in common with others he…

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New Parliament Houses. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 6

Sir.--The evidence regarding new Parliament Houses that is being brought out by the Public Works Committee is of not little value. The opinions of the various architects should lead to…

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New South Wales Parliament. New Legislation. the Federation Bill

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 42

Mr. Barton, Q.C., took his seat in the Legislative Council on May 12, and was most cordially welcomed hy the representatives of the Government and members of the House generally. In…

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Proposed Public Works. the City Railway Extension. New Houses of Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 29

The Publia Works Committee has for some time had the proposed city railway extension and the proposed new Houses of Parliament under consideration. In regard to the city railway, the…

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Election à l'Académie Française

Le Courrier Australien · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 2

On sait que l'Académie française a procédé le mois dernier à l'élection de deux académiciene en remplacement de M. Challe[?]el-Lacour et de M…

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South Australia. Legislative Council and Assembly Elections. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 May 1897 · page 5

The triennial election for half of the Legislative Council took place on Saturday, the result being far from satisfactory to the labour party. Of the retiring members for the Northern District,…

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Australasian National League. Election of Office-bearers

The Australian Star · Monday 24 May 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the general council of the New South Wales section of the Australasian National League was held at the offices, 19a Hunter-street, on…

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South Australian Elections. Adelaide

The Australian Star · Monday 24 May 1897 · page 4

Polling took place on Saturday in connection with the elections to fill eight vacant seats in the Legislative Council, this being the first periodic…

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Vote by the Cape Parliament. £25,000 for Charities

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--The Parliament of Cape Colony have voted the sum of £25,000 for the assistance of charities, as a memorial of the diamond jubilee…

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News by Cable. The Record Reign. the Festivities in London. Donation by the Cape Parliament. the Colonial Premiers

Evening News · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 6

LONDON, May 24, 6.45 a.m.—The Cape Parliament has voted £25,000 towards charities in connection with, the Jubilee memorial…

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The Record Reign Festivities. Donation by the Cape Parliament. Arrangements for the Procession. the Colonial Premiers. London, May 24, 6.45 a.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 May 1897 · page 5

The Cape Parliament has voted £25,000 towards the charities in connection with the Jubilee memorial. It has been arranged that the dinner to…

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