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Politics & elections, 1899

1,968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 99

Meeting of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 9

The Premier states that parliament win do summoned about Tuesday, Juno 27, and the referendum on the amended Commonwealth Bill has been arranged for Thursday, July 20…

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Cardinal Moran and Samoa. a Defence of Mataafa and His Election As King. Australian Interests in the Pacific

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 9

THE Cardinal-Archbishop on Saturday afternoon, at the opening of the bazaar in aid of the Convent-school, Erskincville, took occasion to supplement his recent remarks on the Samoan troubles, at the…

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The City Bank. Election of a Director

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 11

An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of the City Bank of Sydney was held yesterday for the purpose of electing a director in the place of Mr. Hugh Dixson, resigned…

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House of Commons By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.--Sir William Reynell Anson, Bart., has been elected, unopposed, to the House of Commons for tho Oxford University seat, succeeding Sir John Mowbray…

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Life in London and Thereabout. Chronicled by Henry W. LUCY. Political Gossip—The President of the Board of Trade—The New Public Offices—The Queen in Parliament-street. WESTMINSTER, April 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 5

There is rumour current of dissensions in the Cabinet leading to the prospect of an early dissolution. Like the poor, stories of dissension in the Cabinet are always with us, though less…

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Parliament V. People

Truth · Sunday 14 May 1899 · page 1

LORD ROSEBERY, who was but a short time ago elected President of the, "Eighty Club," a distinctly Home Rule organisation, last week made a…

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Feminine Men in Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 May 1899 · page 10

Dear "Vivienne,"—I fully endorse the sentiments expressed by "G.N.U.N.," though some might contend that he takes a selfish line of argument in favor of the…

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Meeting of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 May 1899 · page 5

Parliament will meet to-morrow, when the members will be sworn and the Speaker elected. It is rumored in political circles that it is likely there will be more than one nomination for the…

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Lord Beauchamp. Arrival at Melbourne. a Visit to Parliament House

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 May 1899 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Earl Beauchamp, the new Governor of New South Wales, and his suite arrived this morning by the R.M.S. Himalaya en route to Sydney. The party comprised his…

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Queensland Parliament. Election of Speaker BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 3

Mr. Arthur Morgan, M.L.A. for Warwick, Was elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly yesterday. He defeated Mr. A. S. Cowley. M.L.A. for the Herbert, by 40 votes to 25…

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Opening of Queensland Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 3

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—The newly-elected Parliament was formally opened by commission yesterday. After the members of the Legislative Assembly had been sworn in the election of…

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Queensland. Openikg of Parliament. Mr. Morgan Elected Speaker. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 7

Parliament was opened to-day. The swearingin ceremony and the election of Speaker took place. The Governor's speech will be delivered to-morrow. During the time new members of the…

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The Queensland Parliament. Governor's Speech--A Federal Session BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 5

The first session of the thirteenth Parliament was opened at noon to-day. The Governor's speech dealt only with the Federation Question, and intimated that the Legislature…

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Queensland Parliament. a Scene in the Assembly. Mr. Morgan Elected Speaker

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 7

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The Legislative Council met at noon, to -day. The business was formal. The now members, Messrs, M 'Master, Stevens, and Gibson, were sworn in…

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The Bench and Political Influence. Protest by Mr. Justice Walker. a Member of Parliament Rebuked

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 9

At the opening of business in the Bankruptcy Court the usual procodure was varied. Mr. Justice Walker said: Before the list is called, there ia a matter to which I have to invite…

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The Bench and Political Influence. Strong Comments by Mr. Justice Walker. . a Member of Parliament's "Sheer Impertinence."

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 9

Mr. Justice Walker, in the Bankruptcy Jurisdiction to -day, said:--"Before the papers arc called, I have a matter to which. I want to direct public attention. A person named Mitchell seems…

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If the Bill Passes. South Australian Speculations. the First Federal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 8

ADELAIDE, Tuesday,--If the result of the Federal referendum in New South Wales is satisfactory, the Government of South Australia will very soon after the assembling of Parliament on…

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Queensland Parliament. the Federal Session

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 May 1899 · page 6

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--Parliament was officially opened at noon to-day. Tho Governor's Speech dealt only with the Federation question, and intimated that the…

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Queensland Parliament. the Governor's Speech

Evening News · Thursday 18 May 1899 · page 3

BRISBANE, Wednesday Afternoon—Parliament was opened to-day by his Excellency Lord Lamington with the usual formalities. The Governor's speech stated: "It is not without precedent that…

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Queensland. Opening of Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1899 · page 7

Parliament was officially opened to-day with the usual ceremonies. The Governor's speech deals solely with the question of federation, and expresses the hope that the Commonwealth Bill…

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