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Politics & elections, 1899

1,968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 99

A Queensland Election Scene. the Premier Refused a Hearing. References to Colored Labor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 March 1899 · page 9

CUNNAMULLA, Friday. -- The Premier, Mr. J. R. Dickson, arrived by special train, to-day, his object being to assist Mr. Story, the Ministerial candidate for Baloane. There was a large…

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In Parliament. Federal Bill in the Assembly

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 March 1899 · page 10

After sitting all Tuesday night, the Assembly disposed of the Federal Bill and amendments as received from the Council, and returned it to that body…

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Scene in Parliament. "You're a Liar," "And You're Another."

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 March 1899 · page 10

While Mr. Copeland was speaking in the Legislative Assembly on the Council's amendments on the Federal Enabling' Bill he said that the anti-Federalists would…

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Queensland Elections Brisbane, Saturday Night

Truth · Sunday 26 March 1899 · page 2

THE final batch of elections came off to-day. Eighteen members were returned by sixteen constituencies. The returns received so far are very much against the Government…

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Transit Commission Election

Evening News · Monday 27 March 1899 · page 4

Alderman John Norton, who has acceded to a requisition, signed by 500 licensed drivers, to stand for a seat as their representative on the Metropolitan Transit Commission, advertises…

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Federation. the Enabling Bill. Opposition Meeting in the Town Hall. Meeting of Parliament. the Free Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 5

Both Homes of Parliament will meet for the despatch of business at half-past 4 o'clock this afternoon. The most important business will be the "free conference" which has been arranged on the…

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The Queensland Elections. the Minister for Justice Forms an Opinion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 6

Mr. Lee, the Minister for Justice for New South Wales, is an ardent federalist, and he has been a keen observer of late events in Queensland. He believes that as the result of the recent elections a…

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Election Riots in Cork

The Australian Star · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 3

Mr. Michael Davitt, M.P. for Kerry, was mobbed and stoned yesterday by the people of Charleville, Cork. The occurrence, took place during riots in connection with the…

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Transit Commission Elections

The Australian Star · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 7

The annual election of a municipal and a licensees' representative to the Transit Commission is to take place on Wednesday next. There are three gentlemen nominated for…

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The Samoan Trouble. Germany Abandons Mataafa But Claims a Fresh Election. LONDON, March 27, 3.25 p.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 5

The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily News" states that Prince Hohenlohe, Chancellor of the German Empire, has abandoned the support of Mataafa to the throne of…

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Michael Davitt Mobbed. Election Riots in Ireland

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--Mr. Michael Davitt, M.P. for Kerry, was mobbed and stoned yesterday by the people of Charleville, Cork. The occurrence took place during riots in…

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Election Returns

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 March 1899 · page 5

The final returns for tho Burrum election give Dawson (Labor), 502; Tooth (Ministerial), 462; Rankin (Ministerial), 313; Biddies (Independent), 61. The contingent vote will be counted…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 March 1899 · page 7

The two Houses were not allowed to get to conference before, in the Assembly at least, a good deal of formal business had been disposed of. The formal business took…

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A Question in Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 29 March 1899 · page 6

In the Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Barton asked the Premier whether his attention had been called to the fact that the Attorney-General had cabled to the…

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Parliament. Tuesday, March 28. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Wednesday 29 March 1899 · page 2

The following business was transacted after our late editions went to press last night: THE GAMBLING EVIL. Mr. J. C. L, FITZPATRICK drew the attention…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, March 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 March 1899 · page 8

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. SUPPLY OF INFORMATION. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE…

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Transit Commission Elections. Candidates' Addresses

The Australian Star · Wednesday 29 March 1899 · page 5

The Transit Commission elections, which are taking place to-day, promise to be productive of some exciting contests. For the representation of the licensees there are three…

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Parliament. Tuesday, March 28. Advances to Settlers Bill. Statement by the Speaker the Council's Amendments. May Be Accepted by the Assembly

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 March 1899 · page 7

The SPEAKER, referring to the Advances to Settlers Bill, which had been amended by the Upper House, said: This House has always claimed for Itself the rights which the House of…

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Transit Commission. To-day's Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 29 March 1899 · page 4

The annual elections for one municipal (suburrban and one licensees commissioner on the Metropolican Transit Board is taking place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to-day, the…

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A.J.C. Autumn Meeting. Opening Day's Programme. St. Leger and Champagne Candidates—Doncaster Handicap Horses—Gossip About the Chances. Selections for Saturday. a Sydney Cup Tip. Autumn Yearling Sales—Hawkesbury Autumn Racing—General Notes

Referee · Wednesday 29 March 1899 · page 1

AGAIN we are confronted with an A.J.C. Autumn meeting. On Saturday next racing will open at Randwick, when the st…

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