N.S.W. Parliament
The Legislative Council compressed all its business for last week into one sitting of two hours' duration. During that time, however, the Cook's River Improvement Bill and the Co-operative…
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Suppression of Betting. Action in Parliament
The recent action of the police and magistrates in the direction of suppressing cash betting on racecourses led to a long debate in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly on June 1. Several ideas were…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The Drought. Motion in Parliament. Proposed Loans by Government
Mr. Waddell gave notice of motion in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly on June 1 as follows: "1. That, in the opinion of this House, in view of the serious lesses selectors, Crown tenants, and other…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The S. A. Elections. From a Liberal Catholic Standpoint
THE following commentary on the recent general elections in South Australia is taken from the SOUTHERN CROSS, a well-informed and careful organ:—…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →PARLIAMENT v CONVENTION
It would seem as though the latent jealousy betwixt Parliament and the Federal Convention is beginning to smoulder somewhat ominously, and may…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →General News. Parliament
On the Assembly business paper to-day private bills take precedence. First on the list is the bill to reduce the membership and the fees of the Public Works Committee. The measure has…
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It has been arranged that the police shall provide an escort and guard of honour to the Governor on the occasion of the opening of Parliament on…
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A regular private members' programme was submitted to the House when it met yesterday, and the pretence of even appearing to take an interest in the proceedings was not even simulated…
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The Assembly met yesterday at 4.30 p.m. FEDERAL "HANSARD." Mr. BRUNKER stated, in reply to…
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Yesterday the sitting of the Public Works Committee was devoted to obtaining evidence from Mr. William Martin, architect, in connection with the proposal to erect new Houses of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Parliament. Tuesday. June 8. Legislative Assembly
The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. THE NEW ASSESSMENT NOTICES. The Acting-Premier (Mr. Branker) in reply to Mr. Gillies for. Mr. W. H. B. Piddington, said the…
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In the Legislative Assembly, The SPEAKER announced that the Newcastle Technical College Lands Bill had received the Royal assent. Mr. R. JONES precedent a petition from residents of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, June 8
Mr. Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, in answer to Mr. Hassall, said that the question of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Re-election of Ministers
It is a matter for regret that Mr. Hogue's bill to remove from our Constitution the anachronism under which Ministers on taking office are obliged to go through the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In Parliament
There was a certain amount of sub[?]ed interest in the Council last evening. It was known that Mr. R. E. O'Connor was to move the adjournment to call…
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Parliament will open to-morrow. His Excellency in his opening speech will refer to the record reign, the Federal Convention, and the prospective surplus. It will record the first issue…
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The Legislative Council met at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. BILLS ASSENTED TO. The PRESIDENT announced that…
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Sir Arthur Renwick, M.L.C., president of the Sydney Hospital Board, yesterday warned the Public Works Committee that the proposed widening of Macquarie-street (in connection with…
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The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. ROYAL ASSENT. The PRESIDENT announced that the Royal assent had been given to the Public Instruction…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parliament. Wednesday, June 9. Summary of Business
In the Legislative Council, Messages were received from the Governor intimating that the Vice-regal assent had been given to tho Cook's River Improvement and the…
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