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Politics & elections, 1899

1,968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 99

The Fossicker Fixed. Doomed by the Dredge. 2000 Miners Unemployed. Parliament Should Move. The Dredge Syndicates are Driving Miners to join the Unemployed in Sydney—The Miner's Rights Beaten by Mining Scrip—The Dredge Downs the "Cradle"—Post office Chambers Supplants the prospectors's Tent

Truth · Sunday 10 September 1899 · page 5

SOME few months ago, with much flourish of trumpets and press booming, 8 new departure in alluvial mining was announced, and the nice young men of the…

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Sherbrooke Principal Polling-place

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 September 1899 · page 2

As anticipated, the residents in that portion of the electorate of Sherbrooke lying to the north of the river are Indignant at the removal of the principal polling-place from Castle-hill to…

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To-morrow's Meeting of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 September 1899 · page 8

As already intimated, some definite determination will be come to by the Government to-day. If it is announced at the meeting of Parliament to-morrow that the Ministry has tendered its resignation to the…

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Senate Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 September 1899 · page 7

Now that Federation is a determined fact, the equitable and scientific adjustment of details is of supreme importance, and especially for those who voted against the bill. Experience…

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At Parliament House

Evening News · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 6

Great activity prevailed in Parliament House, and a number of Opposition members were in attendance, whether in expectation of being sent for by Mr. Lyne, or merely with a view to…

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Love's Offerings. Queensland Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 4

In the course of hearing of a breach of promise case yesterday, the plaintiff in evidence stated that the defendant had bestowed upon her "flowers and lollies and fish." The case is still sub judice, The forecast of the Queensland Governor's speech, which will be read to-day at the opening of the Parliament,of that colony, promises a long and diversified programme of legislation…

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Mr. Lyne at Parliament House

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 6

Mr. Lyne, the leader of the Opposition, who was in his room in Parliament House during the day, had quite a number of formalinter-views with leading members of the…

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Queensland Parliament. the Governor's Speech. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 5

The Governor's speech, to be read at the opening of Parliament to-morrow, will refer to the satisfactory result of the rederendum. The first measure to be submitted to Parliament will be an address to…

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Feeling at Parliament House. Chatting With Members

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 6

It was known at Parliament House before 1 p.m. that Mr. Lyne had been sent for by the Governor. Amongst the members passing away the time there no suspense was…

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The Queensland Parliament. the Governor's Speech. a Long Programme

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 6

BRISBANE, Monday.--Parliament will be opened at noon to-morrow. It is understood that the Speech from the .Throne will express gratification at the result of the referendum, and will…

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Yesterday's Parliament. a Two Minutes' Sitting

Evening News · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 6

The House met puntually at half-past 4 p.m. yesterday. The galleries were, of coarse, crowded, and many ladies came to "see the show." Membere, of course, occupied their accustomed…

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Queensland Parliament. the Opening. the Governor's Speech

Evening News · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 3

BRISBANE, Tuesday Afternoon.—The Governor opened Parliament to-day, in the presence of a large assemblage. His speech, which was very long, occupying two full newspaper columns of…

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Queensland Parliament. The Governor's Speech. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 6

Parliament was opened at noon to-day by the Governor with the usual ceremonies. The speech was delivered. Gratification at the result of the referendum was expressed, and…

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Political Situation. Short Sitting of Parliament. Adjournment Until To-day. the New Ministry Not Yet Formed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 7

The Legislative Assembly met formally yesterday, and Mr. Reid announced that owing to the vole adverse to the Government given in the House on thursday he had asked his Excellency the Governor…

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The Re-election of Ministers. Will They Be Opposed?

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 8

Another question which was debated by members last night was the probability of the new Ministers being opposed when they go to their constituencies for re-election. There has, it may be stated, been a…

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The New Ministry. Too Many Candidates. Mr. Lyne at Work. Will Form a Strong Government

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 September 1899 · page 5

Mr. Lyne has not yet formed his new Ministry. Not that he is short of material. On the contrary, he has not enough portfolios at his command to go round…

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Yesterday's Parliament. Another Short Sitting

Evening News · Thursday 14 September 1899 · page 6

There was another short sitting of the Assembly yesterday. When the Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. there was a large attendance of members and of the public in the galleries. A…

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Reference in the Tasmanian Parliament. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 September 1899 · page 7

In the Assembly Mr. Grilmore, the member for George Town, asked leave to move, without notice, that it be a recommendation to the Premier to communicate without delay with the Premiers of…

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The Mayor. Will Stand for Re-Election

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 September 1899 · page 7

In replying to the toast of his health at the luncheon after the quarterly meeting of the City Council yesterday, his Worship the Mayor intimated that he intended to aspire to…

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Re-election of Ministers. Issue of Writs. Nomination and Polling Days

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 5

On the motion of Mr. Lyne, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the seats of the new Ministers, with the exception of his own, Mr. Mackay's, and Mr. Fegan's, were declared vacant, in…

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