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Politics & elections, 1897

2,161 stories in Sydney's papers · page 73 of 109

Queensland. the Elections Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 August 1897 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Elections Bill was read a second time. Sir Horace Tozer, intimated his willingness to amend the bill in committee by…

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In Parliament

The Australian Workman · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 2

ASSEMBLY -- Mr. Haynes brought up the Australasian Federation Enabling Act Amendment Bill, which was read a first time…

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PARLIAMENT. Over the Clock

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 278

"Don't prophesy unless you know." Despite this injunction, the prediction was ventured in these columns a few weeks ago that the Commonwealth Bill would he so emasculated and altered by the…

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The Patriot Parliament of 1689

The Catholic Press · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 18

One of the most notable additions to the new Irish Library Series is a reprint of the "Patriot Parliament of 1689," by Thomas Davis, which is among a batch of books…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Amending Land Act

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 12

A sensational declaration was made by Mr. Price in the Assembly on July 28, when, on a motior for adjournment, he called attention to a number of fractures in the stonework of the General Post…

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N.S.W. Agent-General. Questions in Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 12

Since it was announced by cable that Sir Saul Samuel would vacate the office of Agent-General for the colony in London in October next, there has been much speculation as to who may be his…

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The Rabbit Bill. Petition to N.S.W. PARLIAMENT

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 12

Two petitions were presented to New South Wales Legislative Assembly on August 3 praying that "when considering the proposed rabbit bill in detail, your honorable House will provide…

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Waverley Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 6

Considerable interest was displayed all day yesterday in the election of a councillor for the Bondi Ward of the Waverley council, caused by the resignation of Mr. T. H. Dickson. There…

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That Parkes Statue. Sir Henry's Last Wish.DID Not Want One From Government or Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 August 1897 · page 5

INTERVIEWED in regard to the proposed erection of the status of Sir Henry Parkes (already purchased by the Government) in Centennial Park, and which has caused so…

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General Cables. the Imperial Parliament. London, August 6

The Australian Star · Monday 9 August 1897 · page 3

Her Majesty tho Queen, the Marquis of Salisbury (the Premier), and Mr. Chamberlain (Secretary of State for the Colonies) have accepted through the Earl of Glasgow, the late Governor…

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Prorogation of Parliament. Speech From the Throne. the European Situation

Evening News · Monday 9 August 1897 · page 5

LONDON, August 6, 5.35 p.m.—Parliament was prorogued to-day. The Speech from the Throne stated that the commercial treaties with Germany and Belgium…

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The Imperial Parliament Prorogued. Speech From the Throne. London, Aug. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 August 1897 · page 5

Parliament was prorogued to-day. The Speech from the Throne stated that the commercial treaties with Germany and Belgium had been denounced because…

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British Parliament. the Prorogation. the Turco-greek Difficulty. the Plague in India

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 August 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Friday Night.--The Imperial Parliament was prorogued to-day. The Speech from the Throne stated that the commercial treaties with Germany and…

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News by Cable. Parliamentary Election. a Labor Member Returned

Evening News · Monday 9 August 1897 · page 6

LONDON, August 7.—The election for the Brightside Division of Sheffield, to fill the vacancy in the Souse of Commons caused by the death of the Eight Hon. A. J…

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Parliamentary Election. a Labour Member Returned. London, Aug. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 August 1897 · page 5

The election for the Brightside division of Sheffield, to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons caused by the death of the Right Hon. A. J. Mundella, took…

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A Parliamentary Election. the Brightside (Sheffield) Vacancy. a Radical Labor Member Returned

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 August 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.--An election took place yesterday for the Parliamentary representation of the Briglitside Division of Sheffield, a vacancy having been caused by the…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 August 1897 · page 5

The debate on the Constitution of the Commonwealth Bill was resumed in the Legislative Council last night by Sir Arthur Renwick, who, while announcing himself as an ardent supporter of…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 August 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly met again yesterday at 4.30 p.m. MUNICIPALITIES ACT. Mr. J. C. L. FITZPATRICK moved, and leave…

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Parliament and Hospital Nursing

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 August 1897 · page 4

Sir George Dibbs once calculated that the expense of "running our Parliamentary show' was £300 per night. According to that, the country got exceedingly poor value for last…

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Parliament. Tuesday, August 10. Legislative Council

Evening News · Wednesday 11 August 1897 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. FEDERATION. The debate on the Dratt Constitution Bill was resumed. Sir ARTHUR RENWiCK said the…

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