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Politics & elections, 1899

1,968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 99

In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 August 1899 · page 7

As the first business upon the paper of the Legislative Council yesterday was the resumption of the debate upon the address to the Queen praying for the establishment of the…

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Pictures in Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 August 1899 · page 4

It was pure consideration for Mr. Carruthers, no doubt, that induced Mr. Reid to leave the Treasury last at this auspicious moment-- leave the thumping surplus, and the honour…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Thursday 17 August 1899 · page 6

The Assembly met at half-past p.m. yesterday. Mr. Norton, who had been absent from the House during the recent court proceedings, attended in his place. A number of…

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Parliament. Wednesday, August 16. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 17 August 1899 · page 3

Mr. WANT, in resuming the debate on the Address to the Queen praying for the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia, said it was the duty of hon. members on a great national…

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Parliament. Wednesday, August 16. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 August 1899 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, The debate on the address to the Queen, asking that the Commonwealth Constitution be enacted, was continued by Mr. Want, Mr. Pulsford, Mr…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 August 1899 · page 5

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock THE ADDRESS TO THE QUEEN ON FEDERATION. The debate on the resolution for the adoption of…

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Northern Notes. Examination or Candidates. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 August 1899 · page 5

An examination of candidates for certificates of competency under the Coal Mines Regulation Act is being conducted at the Newcastle Technical College. The…

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Farmers and Settlers' Conference. Re-appraisement of Lands. a Co-operative Agency Agreed Upon. Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 August 1899 · page 6

ORANGE, Wednesday.--The Farmers and Settlers' Conference resumed its sittings this morning. Three additional delegates were present, --Mr. Wm. O'Connor, Jerilderice; Mr. F. P. Dunn…

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A Temora Municipal Election. Re Coghlan; Lucas, Respondent

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 August 1899 · page 8

An application to make absolute a rule nisi for an order calling on William George Goodin Lucas, of Temora, newspaper proprietor, to show cause why he should not be ousted from the position of alderman of the…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 5

The Legislative Council, immediately upon meeting yesterday afternoon, procooded with the debate on the motion for the adoption of the Address to the Queen, praying for the…

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Pictures in Parliament

The Australian Star · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 4

There is a lull in the perpetual strife of tongues that wages in Maequarie-street. The Opposition is taking its time to think, over that financial statement, and the thinking…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 6

The Assembly met at half-past 4 yesterday afternoon. In reply to questions, Mr. Carruthers said the ordinary municipal endowment had been provided for the Estimates. The question of a…

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Parliament. Thursday, August 17. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 7

In the Legislative Council, Sir Arthur Renwick presented a petition from the Council of the Churches, praying the House to reject the Totalisator Bill…

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Parliament. Thursday, August 17. Legislative Council. Commission Business

Evening News · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 7

In answer to Mr. Clarke, Mr. HUGHES intimated that he had considered the necessity of in-troducing legislation with the object of more effectually controlling business transactions…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, August 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 6

The President took the Chair at half-past 4 o'clock THE TOTALISATOR BILL Sir Arthur Renwick presented a petition signed by…

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New Zealand's Attitude. a Question in Parliament. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 5

In answer to a question regarding federation Mr. Seddon, tbo Premier, admitted that the question was of great importance. This caused him to ask members not to come to hasty conclusions nor to…

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N.S.W. Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 20

In the Legislative Council on August 9, Mr. Want made a personal explanation as to his reasons for, resigning the position of Attorney-General. He did not blame Mr. Reid or anybody else…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 9. Mr. Want and Federation

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 438

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Immediately he had done so, Mr. Want, the ex-Attorney-General, whose defection from the ranks of the Cabinet came when the colony was warm…

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The American Presidential Election. the Silver Question. London, Aug. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 9

Mr. W. J. Bryan, the Democratic candidate at the last Presidential election in the United States, in a speech delivered yesterday at Iowa, stated that silver no…

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Want to Dictate to the Federal Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 August 1899 · page 6

Some questions "were asked in the House during the week about the permanent Federal Capital. Anxious gentlemen pressed the Government to prepare information…

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