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Politics & elections, 1899

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Parliamentary Election

Evening News · Monday 26 June 1899 · page 5
Also in The Australian Star

LONDON, June 24.—Mr. M'Rae, a Liberal, lias been elected for Edinburgh East by a majority of 1930 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. R. Wallace, the late…

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Parliamentary Election. the Vagant Seat for Edinburgh East. London, June 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 June 1899 · page 7

Mr. M'Rae, a Liberal, has been elected for Edinburgh East by a majority of 1930 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. R. Wallace, the late member…

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British Parliamentary Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 June 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.--The vacancy for Edinburgh East in the House of Commons, caused by the sudden death of Dr. Wallace, has been filled by the election of the Liberal candidate, Mr…

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Northumberland Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 June 1899 · page 4

The official declaration of the poll for the recent bye-election for Northumberland was made at the School of Arts, Gosford, at noon on Saturday by Mr. Chapman, the returning-officer, who declared…

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Victorian Parliament. the Government Programme

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 June 1899 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Parliament will be opened to-morrow afternoon by Lord Brassey. The Governor's Speech has . In it Federation as the dominating factor. It will refer, with…

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Vacancies in Parliament. London, June 26, 4.9 p.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 27 June 1899 · page 5

Two vacancies have occurred in the House of Commons, one by the death of Mr. Robert Ashcroft, late member for Oldham, and the resignation of Mr. James Francis Oswald,…

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South Australian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Council, Mr. Russell moved the adopteion of the Address-in-Reply, which was seconded by Mr. M'Gregor, and supported by Mr. Addison. The…

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Victorian Parliament. Opening Ceremony

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The Parliament of Victoria was opened at 2 o'clock this afternoon, with all the pomp and grandeur incidental to such occasions. Lord Brassey delivered his Speech as…

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Dr. Jameson and Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 2

Dr. Jameson went out to South Africa last month. Previous to his departure he was asked to contest West Monmouthshire against Sir William- Harcourt at the next election,…

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West Australian Parliament. Want of Confidence Motion

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 5

PERTH, Tuesday.--Both Houses had brief sittings today, but little progress was made. In the Council, Mr. Stone continued the debate on the Address-in-Reply. He supported the…

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Opening of the Victorian Parliament. the Governor's Speech

Evening News · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—Parliament was opened this afternoon by Lord Brassey, with the usual ceremony. The Governor's address, referring to federation, says:—"The people of New…

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New Zealand Parliament. a Want of Confidence Motion

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 5

WELLINGTON, Tuesday.--In the House of Representatives the debate on the Address-in-Reply began to-night. Captain Russell, leader of the Opposition, moved an amendment that, inasmuch…

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Victorian Parliament. Official Opening. The Governor's Speech. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 7

Parliament was opened this afternoon by his Excellency the Governor, Lord Brassey, who, in his opening speech, said that the people of New South Wales having approved…

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Victorian Parliament Opening Ceremony. the Governor's Speech. the Approach of Federation. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 7

The third sossion of the seventeenth Parliament was opened by his Excellency the Governor, Lord Brassey, this afternoon with the customary ceremonies. The weather was bright and sunny…

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South Australian Parliament. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 June 1899 · page 5

The debate on the Address in Reply in the Assembly to-day was characterised by a stirring address by Mr. Glynn, who dealt with the near approach of Australian union. He expressed the…

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Federal Banquet at Annandale. Speeches by Messrs. Barton and Cook. the Appeal to the Throne. Duty of the New South Wales Parliament. Encoring the Referendum

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 June 1899 · page 5

The Mayor of Annandale (Alderman Allen Taylor), who is nothing if not enthusiastic in the cause which he espouses, entertained a largo and representative gathering at St. Atdan's-hall,…

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The Federal Situation. Dealing with the Address. Suggested Delegation to England Candidates for the Speakership

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 June 1899 · page 5

The movement for placing the anti-bill leagues on a footing that will preserve them in existence for a time at least as active organisations is taking definite shape. A strong central body will…

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South Australian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 June 1899 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--Only the Assembly sat to-day. In reply to questions the Treasurer stated that the Agent-General had at command in London enough money for the payment of a…

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The Federal Enabling Bill. in the Victorian Parliament, Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 June 1899 · page 6

On a motion for the second reading of the Australasian Federation Enabling Act Amendment Bill Mr. Gilhes raised a point that the measure, being one of those referred to in the vice-regal speech, should not…

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