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Politics & elections, 1899

1,968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 99

The Election of President. Orderly Proceedings. Republicans Jubilant. M. Loubet's Declaration. Always a Republican. London, Feb. 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 7

The proceedings of the National Assembly at Versailles on Saturday were orderly with two exceptions. M. Deroulede accused M.Loubet of…

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The French President. M. Loubet's Election. Favourably Received in the Provinces. London, Feb. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 7

The election of M. Loubet, as'President of the French Republic has been favourably received in the French provinces…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 7

Although the Speech the Governor read in the Council was uniquely brief, one could not help but feel that it was as well uniquely interesting in the history of Australian politics. It dealt…

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Questions in Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

The business paper of the Legislative Assembly for tonight contains a number of questions on various points. Mr. Dacey wants to know about that holiday to the…

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New Notices in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 8

Amongst the questions of which notices has been gives in the Legislative Assembly are the following:— Mr. Dacey to ask the Colonial Secretary,—1. Have the members of the police force bern in receipt of one holiday…

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Opening of Parliament. The Federal Session

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

The special federal session of the Parliament of New South Wales was opened yesterday (Tuesday), at noon by his Excellency the Governor. The Governor's…

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Federal Gossip. The Bill Before Parliament. Feeling of Members

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 5

The debate on the Address-in-Reply was concluded in the Legislative Council last night and will be ended in the Assembly tonight. After which the way will be open to…

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Federation. Meeting of Parliament. the Governor's Speech. Federal Programme Outlined

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 7

The Governor arrived at Parliament Buildings preceded by the boom of artillery and a group of Lancers to supply the necessary pomp, exactly at noon yesterday. His Excellency was accompanied…

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The Opening of Parliament. From an Informal Point of View

Evening News · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

Procession of police up Hunter-street, all in a hurry, though "their clothes were brushed, their meet were neat;" a email crowd following. "What's up?" "A fight." "Come on; let's…

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Parliament. Tuesday, February 21. Legislative Council. the Address in Reply

Evening News · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 7

Dr. CULLEN moved the adoption of the Address in Reply. He said that, as an ardent federationist, he congratulated the Government on the advance made since last session. The…

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Fedeeation. Special Session of Parliament. Opening Ceremony. Proceedings in the Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 7

The special session of Parliament, convened for the purpose of enabling legislators to deal with one measure only and thus bring to a speedy and satisfactory conclusion the movement in favour of federal union,…

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A Transit Board Candidate

Evening News · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 6

At the Petersham Council last evening, a letter was received from Mr. G. S. Sparkes of Camperdown, informing the council that he was a candidate for re-election on the Transit Board. During…

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The Greer Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 6

LONDON, February 21.—The general electons in Greece have resulted in a victory for M. Theodokis, the leader of the Tricoupl party…

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M. Loubet. Signalises His Election

Evening News · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 6
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LONDON, February 21.—To signalise bis election to the Presidency, M. Loubet bas granted a holiday to the students at the colleges, and has also remitted the punishment…

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The Greek Elections. London, Feb. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 7

The general elections in Greece have resulted in a victory for M. Theodokis, the leader of the Tricoupis party…

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Greek Elections. Victory for the Tricoupis Party

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday. -- The elections which have just been held in Greece have resulted in a victory for M. Theotokis, the leader of the party formerly under M. Tricoupis…

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Bankstown. The Mayoral Election.—A Complete Surprise

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

A special meeting of the Bankstown Council was held on Thursday, to elect the Mayor for the ensuing year. Present: Mayor I. P. Miller and the full Council…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 5

The business, if it may be so termed, of the Legislative Council yesterday was confined to the presentation of the addrss of the House in reply to his Excellency's speech. This function having…

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The New President. Message to Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 6

LONDON, February 22.—The Message presented to the French National Assembly by M. Loubet, the new President, is colorless in tone. He urges tolerance and…

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