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Politics & elections, 1899

1,968 stories in Sydney's papers · page 76 of 99

A War of Words. Mr. A. Griffith and Mr. Sleath. Exchange of Compliments in Parliament

The Australian Star · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 5

During the Transvaal debate in tho Legislative Assembly early this morning Mr. A. Griffith and Mr. Sleuth fell foul of each other Mr. Griffith, who had declared that…

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The Transvaal War. New South Wales Contingent. Approved of by Parliament. All-Night Sitting of the Assembly

The Australian Star · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 5

Now South Wales is to send her contingent to the Transvaal. The proposals of the Government have been approved of by both branches of the Legislature, and no time will…

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The New South Wales Contingent. Government Proposals to Parliament. Passed by the Council Debate in the Assembly

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday. Mr. BARTON resumed the debate on the proposal to send a New South Walks contingent to the Transvaal. He said he would like to…

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The Question in Parliament. the Proposed Offer of Troops. Approved by the Legislative Council. Cold and Critical Speeches Condemned. Evidences of Warm Enthusiasm

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 8

The question of sending troops on behalf of the [?]olony to the Transvaal to assist Great Britain in the prosecution of the war against the Boers was briefly considered in the Legislative Council last…

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The Federal Elections

The Australian Star · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 7

One of the matters that will occupy the serious attention of the Government at an early date is that of dividing the colony into single electorates, for the purpose of the first…

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N.S.W. Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 14

The Assembly met at 4.30 p.m. on Tuesday. There was no ceremony. After the usual routine business Mr. Lyne made his ministerial statement. He raid that he hoped the session would…

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Parliament and the Contingent. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 4

Sir,—Permit me to say a few words in connection with, the voting of our Assembly on the question of sending troops to South Africa. I would like to point out that although ten…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, October 17. Resumption of the Session. Ministerial Statement

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 974

Parliament re-entered on its arduous labours without any pomp or ceremony because the hiatus had been due merely to an adjournment. At the usual hour the Speaker took the chair as if there had…

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Playing at Parliament. a New Game Which Flourishes in the Schools of Japan

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 62

An ingenious school teacher in Japan recently conceived the idea of having his pupils hold sessions similar to those of the Japanese Parliament, and so successful "has this noble idea proved that…

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The Imperial Parliament. the Address-in-reply. Brilliant Speech by Mr. Chamberlain. Opposition Defeated

Evening News · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 5

LONDON, October 20.—In the House of Commons last night the Hon. P. J. Stanhope (Liberal), M.P. for Burnley, moved an amendment to the Address-in-Reply, condemning the method of the…

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The New South Wales Contingent. Government Proposals to Parliament. Passed by the Assembly. an All Night Sitting

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 9

The debate in the Legislative Assembly on the Transvaal contingent proposal lasted until after 7 o'clock yesterday morning. The following concludes our report of the…

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The Chamber of Commerce. Election of Sectional Committees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 10

A special meeting of the members of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce was hold in the Hall of Commerce this afternoon for the purpose of electing several sectional committees, in accordance with the…

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Prospects of Cup Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 10

Tomorrow will see the Caulfield Cup meeting concluded, and there is every indication of the elements being favorable. Caulfield Cup day has always been popular with the masses, and…

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Special Cables. From the "Herald's" London Correspondents. the Imperial Parliament. the Address in Reply. an Amendment Moved Condemning the Method of Negotiations. Brilliant Speech by Mr. Chamb[?]rlain. Opposition Defeated. London, Oct. 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 9

In the House of Commons last night the Hon. P. J. Stanhope (Liberal), M.P. for Burnley, moved an amendment to the Address in Reply, condemning the method…

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The Transvaal War. British Victory at Mafeking. a Feigned Retreat and a Dashing Sortie. 1500 Boers Killed. the Boers Attack Glencoe. a General Engagement Results. Proceedings in the Imperial Parliament. Mr. Chamberlain Justifies His Course of Action

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 9

On the western frontier an estimated force of 16,000 Free Staters, under General M. Prinsloo, have occupied and fortified the Drakenberg Passes, and subsequently advanced along the railway line through Van Ree[?]en's Pass to Besters, within about 12 miles of Ladysmith, which is held by 9000 Britishers. From the north, the Transvaalers have advanced to Dannhauser, within 12…

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A Jack Tar in Parliament. "He's All Right."

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 October 1899 · page 8

A sailor from one of the men-o'-war was in the gallery of the N.S.W. Assembly on Wednesday night when the debate was proceeding upon the proposal to send troops to…

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Sensational Development in the Tichborne Case. a Member of Parliament Visits the Asylum—Sees Tichborne Marks en Cresswell—And is Satisfied the Man is the Lost Baronel

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 October 1899 · page 7

The last has not yet been heard of the celebrated Tichborne mystery. Perhaps it never will be, but facts have come to light within the last few days which…

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Special Cables. From the "Herald's" London Correspondents. the Imperial Parliament Calling Out of the Reserves Sanctioned. the Mobilisation of the Army Corps. Violent Speeches. Ten Millions Voted. London, Oct. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 October 1899 · page 7

In the House of Commons last night the resolution sanctioning the calling out of the reserves was adopted. Mr. G. Wyndham, Under-Secretary of…

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Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 October 1899 · page 4
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To-day is private member's day in the Legislative Assembly, and the evening will be devoted to the discussion of motions which members have on the business paper. To-morrow the Premier…

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