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Politics & elections, 1899

1,968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 99

New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, April 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 6

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PERSONAL EXPLANATION. Mr. C. G. HEYDON said he wished to say a few words of personal explanation. He noticed that it was…

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Reserved Seats in Parliament. An Unprecedented Incident. The Ladies' Gallery

The Australian Star · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 3

A very unusual incident occurred in the Legislative Assembly last night, while Mr, Carroll was addressing the House on the Sunday trading motion of Mr. Copeland's…

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Close of the Federal Session. I Parliament to Be Prorogued. I

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

It was the intention of the Premier to terminate the second " short federal session " with last night's sitting, and to issue a "Government Gazette" today proroguing Parliament. At 1 a. m. to-day…

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N.S.W. Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 15

The Federal Enabling Bill was introduced into the Assembly on April 13, after the Address-inReply had been concluded. The Government accepted no amendments, and the bill was…

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Parliament Prorogued. Till May 30

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 6

A special meeting of the Executive Council wag held at the Chambers of the Chief Justice yesterday, his Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor presiding, for the purpose of…

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Parliament Prorogued. Until May 30

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 9

A special meeting of the Executive Council was held yesterday, when a proclamation was signed proroguing Parliament until May 30. Another proclamation will be issued later, fixing the…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 12

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 909

The President took the chair shortly after 2 p.m. THE ADDRESS IN REPLY. Hon. members proceeded to Government House to present the Address in Reply to the…

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The Last Days of the Irish Parliament. an Infamous Story

The Catholic Press · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 4

By perjury and fraud: By slaves who sold their land for gold As Judas sold his God; By all the savage nets that yet…

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Close of the Session. a Valedictory Speech. When Parliament Will Meet Again. "Government Must Show More Vigor."

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 9

Just as the Legislative Assembly adjourned, at at early hour yesterday morning, the Premier made a short statement. He said he was sorry not to be able to hold…

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New South Wales Parliament. Late Sitting of the Assembly. Sunday-trading Bill Defeated. Parliamentary Recess Until July. Thursday's Sitting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 5

When the first edition of the "Herald" went to press on Friday morning the Legislative Assembly, sitting in Committee of the Whole, had just divided on Mr. M'Lean's amendment to Mr. Copeland's…

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The Railway Barrier System. the A.m.p. Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 8

Early next week it is proposed to introduce a new regulation on the suburban railway lines with reference to ticket examinations. Before access can bo gained to the platforms, all Voting papers in connection with the election of directors in the A.M.P. Society are to be posted to members to-day. It was announced by some of the candidates that they would be issued on the…

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In Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 April 1899 · page 8

The Conciliation and Arbitration Bill, with the Council's amendments, was passed in the Assembly on Friday morning. The Sunday Trading Bill was defeated an…

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An Aldermanic Election

Evening News · Tuesday 25 April 1899 · page 6

An application was made to Mr. Justice Cohen in Chambers yesterday, on behalf of Andrew John Long, contractor, for a rule calling upon Edward Aloysius Patrick Walsh, solicitor, to show…

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A Disputed Election. More Trouble at Temora

The Australian Star · Tuesday 25 April 1899 · page 7

At Temora it is a matter of public report that municipal matters are rather complicated. Evidence of this was forthcoming in Chambers yesterday, when an…

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Religious Feelings at the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 April 1899 · page 5

The general elections take place on Saturday, and great interest is centred in the district of West Adelaide, where the education question is a burning one. The Roman Catholic Church is supporting Mr. W. J. Denny, who favors the…

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Exactions From Members of Parliament. Protest of a Liberal Leader

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 April 1899 · page 8

Speaking at the annual breakfast of Liberal agents attending the meetings of the National Liberal Fedsration, in Hull, Sir Henry Campbell-Bunnerman, M.P., leader of the Opposition, spoke of a practice…

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Seven Hills Fruitgrowers' Association. The Centre Polling Booth

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1899 · page 8

The committee meeting was held on Tuesday. Mr. Thomas Pyo presided, find there were also present Messrs. A. Hartley, Watts, Brion, Johnson. Power, S. Howard,…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 19

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1899 · page 970

The President took the chair at half-past 4 O'clock. THE FEDERAL ENABLING BILL PASSED. GOVERNMENT VICTORY ON A DIVISION…

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The Wine Duties. Question in Parliament. Colonial Protection

Evening News · Saturday 29 April 1899 · page 6

LONDON, April 28.—In the House of Commons last night, Sir M. Hicks-Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequeur, in repying to a question by Sir C. E. H. Vincent, stated that he was still considering the…

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N.S.W. Parliament. the Federal Enabling Bill Passed. Close of the Session

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 29 April 1899 · page 11

The Legislative Council met on April 19, and Mr. Hughes (vice-President, of the Executive Council) moved the second reading of the Federation Enabling Bill. There was no necessity to…

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