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Politics & elections, 1899

1,968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 99

Behind the Scenes in Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 12

THERE will be no real opposition to the Federal Constitution Bill. A few of the Anti-Billites may express their individual opinions, and some of the Sydney members may growl at the manner in…

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The Tasmanian Parliament. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 9

The Premier intends calling Parliament together as soon as a vote on the Commonwealth Bill has been taken by New South Wales…

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Opening of Parliament. the Governor's Speech

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 12

PARLIAMENT was opened on Tuesday last at noon, for the special Session dealing with the proposed Federal Constitution. The following is the speech delivered by his Excellency the Governor, Lord…

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PARLIAMENT. The Federal Session. the Opening Ceremony. the Governor's Speech. Tuesday, February 21

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 438

The ceremony of opening the special session of Parliament, convoked for the purpose of considering the draft Commonwealth Constitution Bill as amended by the Premiers' conference held in…

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Petition to Parliament. Interests of New South Wales in Danger. Nine Points Against the Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 9

The following petition, prepared by the Colonists' Anti-Convention Bill League is to be presented to both Houses of Parliament on Tuesday: --…

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A Day and Night in Parliament. Its Light and Amusing Side. the Death Warrant ! Sketches and Gossip in and About the House. The Afternoon Scene

The Catholic Press · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 15

A fow of tho Domain squatters roused themselves on Tuesday and entered the Parliamentary galleries. The wives of members of Parliament took possession of the…

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Castlereagh Municipal Council. Election of Mayor. Alderman Deylin Re-elected

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 7

A special meeting of the Castlere gh Municipal Council was held on Saturday night last for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the current municipal your. There were present: The Mayor…

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Municipal. Election Expenses and Powers of Returning Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 11

The Camperdown Council, the constitution of which has been somewhat changed by the recent elections, is moving vigorously in the way of retrenchment. At the last meeting of that body, on Tuesday, the returning…

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The Queensland Elections

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 14

BRISBANE, Februray 15.—Parliament has been dissolved. The general election writs are returnable on April 17, and the new Parliament is to meet, on May 2. The polls are…

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Bourke Blow-flies. the Afghan Trouble. a Little Light On little Teddy Millen. He Rode Into Parliament on the Backs of the Camels and now Tries to Ride in on Afghans

Truth · Sunday 26 February 1899 · page 3

THE great wail which the busted labor-josser is sending to the skies up Bourke way furnishes funny reading. Mr. "Teddy" Millen, who now is moving Heaven and the…

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Federation Parliament's Right of Veto

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 5

As the Premier has announced specifically that he will regard any amendment affecting the principle of the Federal Enabling Bill as an act of war, there may be some exciting half hours in…

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FEDERATION. Site of the Federal Capital. Opposition in Parliament

The Australian Star · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 5

Though the Government intend to resist to the utmost any attempt to amend the Federal Constitution Bill, holding that. such a course would be fatal to the federal…

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Municipal Elections. (To the Editor of the "Evening News.")

Evening News · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 7

Sir,—When one comes to glance over the results of municipal elections, it is surprising to perceive the number of informal Totes recorded. An instance if this was personified at the recent…

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Parliamentary Elections

Evening News · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 6

LONDON, February 25.—An election was held yesterday to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons for the Rotherham Division of the Weet Riding, caused by the retirement of…

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The Election for Rotherham. London, Feb. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 5

The election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation by the Right Hon. A. H. D. Acland of his seat for Rotherham, Yorks, took place yesterday. Mr…

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Queensland. the General Election. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 5

Mr. Philp, Minister for Railways, addressed a crowded meeting at Townsville on Friday night. He received a good hearing, though he was frequently interrupted. He asked the electors to give the…

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English Parliamentary Election

The Australian Star · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

An election was held on Friday to fill the vacancy in the Parliamentary representation of the Rotherham Division of the West Riding, caused by the retirement from active…

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Civil Service Examination a Crowd of Candidates. Scene at the University

The Australian Star · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 5

Today is a sort of red letter day in the Public Service on account of the fact that the examination of candidates for promotion is taking place at the Sydney University. This…

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The Discussion in Parliament. Mr. Lyne Promises Some Free Criticism

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 February 1899 · page 6

Speaking at the Chamber of Manufacturers social last evening, Mr. Lyne briefly dealt with the Federal question, and indicated his intention of ventilating his views very fully on the…

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