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Politics & elections, 1897

2,161 stories in Sydney's papers · page 76 of 109

Parliament. Wednesday August 18. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 August 1897 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, The Draft Constitution Bill was further considered in committee, and the clauses up to clause 43, chapter 1, were dealt with…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 18. The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Answers to Questions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 August 1897 · page 6

The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, in answer to Mr. Hughes, said that there was no provision of the law, except those contained in the Patents Law Amendment Act of 1896,…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 August 1897 · page 5

Resuming the discussion of the Constitution of the Commonwealth Draft Bill at claude 44, The regulative Council yesterday had a somewhat lengthy discussion on the subject of the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Friday 20 August 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Council met again yesterday at 4.30 p.m. FEDERATION. The Commonwealth Bill was further considered…

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A Question in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 August 1897 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. Sleath asked the Minister for Hallways If he was aware that a stationmaster, whom he named, was devoting the bulk of his time in…

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Parliament. Thursday, August 19. Legislative Council

Evening News · Friday 20 August 1897 · page 7

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. FEDERATIONS. The Draft Constitution Bill was further considered in committee…

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Parliament. Thursday, August 19. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 August 1897 · page 6

In the Legislative Council. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia Draft Bill was further considered in committee, and the clauses up to sub- clause 29 of…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council, Thursday, August 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 August 1897 · page 6

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PETITIONS. The Vice-President of the Executive Council presented a petition from the Council of the…

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An Extraordinary Shooting Affair. The Case of Rachel Dawson Drought Before Parliament

The Australian Star · Friday 20 August 1897 · page 3

The adjournment of the Legislative Assembly has been moved so frequently of late by Government supporters on matters of frivolous import that members as well as the public have got to…

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Federation. the Constitution Bill in the Council. Payment of Members Clause Excised. Powers of the Dominion Parliament. Important Alterations Regarding Customs

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 August 1897 · page 6

Consideration of the Draft Constitution of the Commonwealth Bill was resumed in the Legislative Council. Chapter 1, part 4, clause 44--"Allowance to…

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Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 41

In the Assembly on August 11, it was resolved to go into committee at following sittings to consider the expediency of introducing bills dealing with local option and the…

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In Parliament

The Australian Workman · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 2

COUNCIL -- The Draft Federal Constitution was considered in committee, and progress was reported…

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Parliament and the Convention

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 8

On the meeting of the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday next, the Acting Premier, Mr. Brunker, will give notice for the House, at its rising at the end of tho week, to adjourn, to enable…

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PARLIAMENT. Over the Clock. Wednesday, August 11. COUNCIL

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 386

Federation came in early with the formalities, in the guise of a motion (by Mr. Pulsford) for the production of tables illustrating the Customs collections of the Australian colonies. The motion…

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Deputations. Communication with North Shore. Necessity for Considering the Present Schemes. Probably Discussed by Parliament Next

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 13

Mr. Bruuker (Acting-Premier) was waited on yesterday by a largely-attended deputation consisting of the residents of the suburbs and districts on the northern side of tho harbor, to…

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Parliament and Convention

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 August 1897 · page 5

THE Assembly will at the end of the week adjourn until after the close of the Federal Convention, which will sit at Sydney on 2nd proximo), and, it is selected will occupy…

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POLICE v. People. Quelch. Squelch Him! Senior-constable Quelch's Case Before Parliament

Truth · Sunday 22 August 1897 · page 7

A Terrible Array or Damning Accusations—Quelch Stigmatised as Burglar and Perjurer—Dacey's Diatribes Endorsed by Levien…

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The General Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 August 1897 · page 5

Efforts are being made by the Trades' Hall Council to have the general elections postponed from October to November, to give the shearers who are leaving for Queensland and New South…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 August 1897 · page 5

The progress made by the Legislative Council in the Constitution of the Commonwealth Draft Bill was decidedly slow during the earlier part of the evening, and a great deal of time was taken…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 25 August 1897 · page 3

The Legislative-Assembly met again yesterday at 4.30 p.m. MUNICIPALITIES ACT AMENDMENT BILL. Leave having been given, Mr. J. C. L…

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