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Politics & elections, 1897

2,161 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 109

Question in Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 5

In reply to a question by Mr, M'Elhone, Mr. Brunker stated in the Assemply that no new betting shops in the vicinity of King and Pitt-streets had…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly met again yesterday at 4.30 p.m. "THE LICENSING BILL. Mr. GOULD stated, in reply to…

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Questions in Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 6

Several questions were asked in Parliament this afternoon by Mr. Willis and Mr. M'Elhone as to the intention of the Minister for Justice in the…

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Mr. Reid Visits Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 6

Mr. G. H. Reid visited the Houses of Parliament, and was received with distinction in both the House of Lords and the House of Commons…

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General News. Last Night's Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 4

There was no motion for adjournment in the Legislative Assembly last night. Formal business finished, Mr. Neild moved the second reading of his Franchise Extension Bill, by which he…

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Parliament. Tuesday, July 6. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. THE LICENISING BILL. Mr. GOULD (Minister for Justice), in reply to Mr. Farnell, said the Licensing Hill would be…

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Parliament. Tuesday, Judy 6. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Young presented a petition from residents of his electorate praying for an alteration in the Truck Bill, so as to bring timber-getters within…

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A Costly Undertaking. Act of Parliament Ignored

The Australian Star · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 5

Mr. Perry intends to ask the Secretary for Public Works to-day whether it is true, as alleged by the press to have been stated by the Minister for…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, July 6

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

Mr. Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The MINISTER FOR JUSTICE, in answer to Mr. Watson, said that a Mr. Urquhart had been…

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The Canadian Premier. a National Council or Federal Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 6

LONDON, July 6.—Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier of Canada, addressed the members of the Colonial Party in a room at the House of Commons. He said it…

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The Canadian Premier. Address to the Colonial Party. a National Council or Federal Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier of Canada, yesterday addressed the members of the Colonial Party in a room at the House of Commons. He said it was…

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Out of Work. The Unemployed Impatient. Government Promises Broken. Meeting at the Statue--They Proceed to Parliament House

The Australian Star · Wednesday 7 July 1897 · page 2

The question of finding work for the able-bodied men of the community who cannot obtain employment is increasing in intensity. Those of them in Sydney…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 July 1897 · page 5

As the President of the Legislative Council, who at present holds the position of Deputy Governor, was unable to be present yesterday, the chair was taken by the Chairman of…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 8 July 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Council met yesterday at 4.30 p.m. HUNTER DISTRICT WATER AND SEWERAGE BILL…

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Humors of Parliament. a Missing Signature

Evening News · Thursday 8 July 1897 · page 3

Mr. Edden unconsciously caused some amusement in the Assembly yesterday evening. The Speaker, after looking at the notice of adjournment which he had drawn from the box, handed…

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Parliament. Wednesday, July 7. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 8 July 1897 · page 3

The Deputy President (Mr. JACOB), who reported that he had been informed by the President, now acting as Deputy Governor, that he would not be present that evening, took the chair…

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Parliament. Wednesday, July 7. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 July 1897 · page 6

In the legislative Council, Mr. Jacob, Chairman of Committees, reported that he had received an intimation from the President, who is acting as Deputy-Governor,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, July 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 July 1897 · page 3

The DEPUTY PRESIDENT (the Hon. A. H. Jacob) took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, and announced that he had received a verbal intimation from the Deputy Governor (Sir John Lackey) that…

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Influx of Asiatics. An Alarming Outlook. The Matter Brought Before Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 8 July 1897 · page 3

The question of the alarming influx of Asiatics, which was referred to at some length in the columns of the "Australian Star" a few days ago, was…

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Rookwood Municipal Election

Evening News · Thursday 8 July 1897 · page 7

An election takes place at Rookwood next week to fi[?] the vacancy in the representation of the central Ward caused by MR. Gilliver's resignation. Three gentlemen have been nominated…

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