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Politics & elections, 1899

1,968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 99

The Queensland Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 6

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--Mr. Dickson states that there is no probability of Parliament meeting on May 2, as intended, but if the New South Wales Parliament deals promptly with the Federal Bill…

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The British Instructions. Question in Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 6

LONDON, April 18.—In reply to questions in the House of Commons last night, Mr. St. John Brodrick, Parliamentary Secretary for the Foreign Officer, stated that the British…

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Parliament. Tuesday, April 18. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 7

After our report closed in our late editions last night, the following business was transacted: SUNDAY TRADING. On division, the House, by 37 votes to 22, agreed…

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Parliament. Tuesday, April 18 Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 7

In the Legislative Council, The Federal Enabling Bill was received from the Legislative Assembly, and read a first time. The second reading was fixed for next day…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, April, 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 5

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. NEW MEMBER. Mr. Buzacott, one of the newly-appointed members of the Legislative Council, took, the oath and his…

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The Volunteer Forces. Discussion in Parliament. The Case of Colonel Neild

The Australian Star · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 7

The adjournment of the Legislative Assembly was moved this afternoon by Mr. Sleath, to call attention to the unsatisfactory condition of the volunteer forces. He…

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Resignation of Mr. Want. By Cable. Accepted by the Cabinet. Announced to Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 7

The Premier this afternoon received a cable message from the Attorney-General, Mr. J. H. Want, asking that his resignation as a member of the present Government…

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Victorian Legislative Council. Mr. J. M. Davies Will Stand for Election. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 7

Mr. J. M. Davies to-day consented to be nominated for the seat in the Legislative Council rendered vacant by the death of Mr. James Service…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 April 1899 · page 7

The Council were quite an animated appearance. There were some 50 members present, which, is an unusual attendance for the Council. Before the Enabling Bill came on Mr Hughes…

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Parliament. Wednesday, April 19. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 20 April 1899 · page 6

Continuing his speech on the second reading of the Enabling Bill after our late edition went to press yesterday evening. Mr. HUGHES (Vice-president of the Executive Council) said it hadx…

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North Brisbane and Moreton Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 April 1899 · page 6

In connection with the resignation of Mr. E. B. Forrest and Mr. J. D. Campbell, members for North Brisbane and Moreton respectively, owing to doubts as to the validity of their late…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 5

Contrary to expectation based upon the expression of opinion by several prominent members of the Legislative Council on Tuesday, that House yesterday raised no difficulty in regard to…

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Parliament Proroqued

Evening News · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 5

The Executive Council this afternoon prorogued Parliament until Tuesday, May 31. This date is only fixed formally, and Parliament will be further prorogued from time to [?]until called together…

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Queensland Parliament. Meets on May 16

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday.--Mr. Dickson has received a telegram from the Premier of New South Wales, announcing the passing of the Federal Enabling Bill through the Legislative…

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Parliament. Thursday, April 20. Legislative Council

Evening News · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 7

CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION BILL. After our report closed yesterday evening, the debate on the second reading of the above measure was continued…

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The Alien Labour Matter. Question in Parliament

The Australian Star · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 8

Mr. A. Griffith asked the Minister for Justice, without notice, in the Legislative Assembly, yesterday afternoon, whether, in view of the decision of the Bourke magistrate that…

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Parliament. Thursday, April 20. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 7

In the Legislative Council. Mr C G. Heydon, Mr. Kater, Mr. Gould, and Mr. Hughes made personal explanations respecting the debate on the Federal Enabling Bill in…

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Congratulations From Queensland. Parliament Summoned. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 6

The, Premier, Mr. J. R. Dickson, has received a telegram from Mr. G. H. Reid announcing the passing of the Federal Enabling Bill through the New South Wales Council…

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End of the Session. Next Meeting of Parliament

The Australian Star · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 5

Before the Legislative Assembly adjourned this morning, at 2.40, Mr. Reld informed hon. members that it would he impossible for him to call Parliament together again until a…

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Increases in the Postal Department. a Question in Parliament

The Australian Star · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 7

In reply to Mr. O'Sullivan, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, the Premier stated that all increases sanctioned in the Postal Department had been gazetted, and…

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