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Politics & elections, 1897

2,161 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 109

The Parliamentary Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 May 1897 · page 5

ADELAIDE. Wednesday.--In the election for the district of Albert, in the House of Assembly, Mr. Peake obtained two votes more than Mr. Riddock. A recount was demanded, and it was…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 May 1897 · page 5

A Syrian gentleman was once employed in the railway shops at Worris Creek, but he is no longer connected with the industrial policy of the colony. The Colonial Treasurer explained…

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New Parliament Houses

Evening News · Friday 28 May 1897 · page 5

Mr. Payne, architect, was examined before the Public Works Committee yesterday regarding the proposed erection of new Parliament Houses for the colony. He was generally in favor of the plans…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Friday 28 May 1897 · page 3

The Assembly met yesterday at 4.30 P.m. LICENSING ACTS AMENDMENT BILL…

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The New Houses of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 May 1897 · page 5

The Public works Committee yesterday took further evidence in regard to the proposal to erect new Houses of Parliament. Mr. G. D. Payne, an architect of 30 years experience both…

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Parliament. Thursday, May 27. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Friday 28 May 1897 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. THE MOUNTAIN MURDERS. Mr. BRUNKER (Colonial Secretary), in reply to Mr. Thomas Brown, said the reward offered for…

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Parliament. Thursday, May 27. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 May 1897 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly, On the motion of Mr. M'Farlane, it was resolved to have laid on the table copies of correspondence, etc., relating to certain applications…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, May 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 May 1897 · page 6

Mr. Speaker took the chair at half past 4 o'clock PERSONAL EXPLANATION. Mr. CRICK said he wished to make a personal explanation. It would be within the knowledge of…

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New Houses of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 8

Mr. E. D. Payne, architect, was further examined yesterday before the Public Works Committee on the subject of the proposed new Par-Hamentary buildings. He pointed out several…

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In Parliament. Assembly--

The Australian Workman · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 2

House was counted out owing to the Speaker's anxiety to attend a ball at Government House. WEDNESDAY…

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PARLIAMENT. Over the Clock

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 1134

In John Ploughman's Talk Spurgeon asserts that to try and make deal boards out of sawdust, or to attempt to extract sunbeams out of cucumbers, is about as foolish a proceeding as holding a…

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The Counting-Out of Parliament

The Australian Workman · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 2

The private members' night has been made conspicuous this session by the want of a quorum. Labor members have been in the past very much in…

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Armagh Municipal Elections. Selection of Catholic Candidates

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 5

On April 11 the convention for the Catholic voters of Armegh was held in the Armagh Catholic Reading-room for the purpose of selecting candidates for the coming election of Town…

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A.m.p. Election

The Australian Star · Saturday 29 May 1897 · page 6

Upon resumption of the adjourned annual meeting of the A.M.P. Society, at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, this afternoon, Sir Joseph Abbott, chairman,…

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Queensland Parliament. Programme for the Session. the Federation Question

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 May 1897 · page 5

BRISBANE, Saturday.--A special meeting of the Cabinet was bold this week, at which the programme for the forthcoming session was considered, though not definitely settled…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 7

The definition of the Full Court as to what is a "place"—a betting place—troubles members of Parliament. The adjournment of the House was moved yesterday over this subject. It was argued…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 3

The Assembly met at 4.30. p.m. yesterday. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. SYDNEY SMITH, replying to a…

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Parliament. Tuesday. June 1. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. THE RECORD REIGN. Mr. BAVISTER asked the Colonial Secretary whether special provision would be made for…

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Parliament. Tuesday, June 1. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Howarth presented a petition from the Women's Christian Temperance Union, praying that no alteration of the law should be made…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, June 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 5

Mr. Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, in answer to Dr. Ross, said that three stock inspectors,…

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