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Politics & elections, 1900

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New Zealand Parliament. Opening of the Session. Sir G. M. O'rorke Re-eleoted Speaker. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 June 1900 · page 6

Parliament met to-day, being opened by commission. Sir G. M. O'Rorke was re-elected Speaker of the House for the eighth time. He has now presided over the House for about 20…

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Federation. the Appeal Clause. Mr. Chamberlain's Compromise. Discussed by Parliament. the Premier Submits a Resolution. Amended Clause Adopted

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 June 1900 · page 6

After a quantity of preliminary business had been transacted in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Sir WILLIAM LYNE said he desired to move a…

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New Zealand Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 June 1900 · page 10

WELLINGTON, Friday. -- Parliament was opened to-day by the Governor, whose speech, though long, was colorless. Reference was made to the despatch of troops to South Africa, and…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council Wednesday, June 13

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 June 1900 · page 1458

[?]he Legislative Council met formally at 2.50 p.m., the President, accompanied by a large number members, proceeded in carriages to Government is, where the ceremony of presenting to Earl…

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New South Wales Parliament. Official Changes. (See portraits on page 21.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 June 1900 · page 15

The official changes comprise the resignation of the Speaker (Sir Joseph Abbott), the election of a new Speaker (Mr. W. M'Court), and the appointment of a new Vice-President of the…

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Glebe Island Improvements. Method of Selecting the Men. Interference of Members of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 June 1900 · page 11

Complaints having been lodged with the Minister for Works that some of the men at Glebe island were not selected by ballot, he called for a report on the matter. The following is the…

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Federation. the Appeal Clause. Decision of Parliament. Secretary of State Informed. Telegram From Mr. Barton

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 June 1900 · page 10

As soon an Parliament had adopted the compromise in connection with the appeal clause, the Premier sent the following cable to Mr. Barton:--"Assembly passed resolution preferring…

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The Australian Town and Country Journal "Past, Present, Future." Sydney, Saturday, June 23, 1900. New South Wales Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 June 1900 · page 19

The fifth session of the eighteenth Parliament of New South Wales was opened on June 13, with the usual formalities; but more than the usual interest attached in consequence…

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Federal Election Campaign Fund

The People and the Collectivist · Saturday 23 June 1900 · page 7

Although the General Executive have not yet formally opened this fund, friends and comrades are preparing to give. The following…

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Bathurst Election. Mr. Young's Candidature. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 June 1900 · page 9

To-night at the Misonic Hall Mr. R. D Meaglier, M.L.A., and Mr. Robert Hollis, secretary of the Engiucdnvers' Association, Sydney, addressed a large meeting in support of Mc. W. W. Young, the…

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The United States. Presidential Election. the Republican Nominee. President M'kinley Selected. Platform of the Party. Friendly Towards England

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 June 1900 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--The proceedings of the National Republican Convention, which was held at Philadelphia for the purpose of selecting candidates to contest the…

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Bathurst Bye-election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 June 1900 · page 9

BATHURST, Friday.--Messrs. Crick and Fegan addressed on enormous meeting at the School of Arts-hall, to-night in support of Mr. Thompson's candidature. Mr. Fegan made a strong speech in…

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The Natal Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 June 1900 · page 5

The fourth session of the Natal Parliament, which was opened on May 3, is being held in the Hall of the Supreme Court at Pietermaritzburg, the Parliament Buildings…

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Week's Miscellany (Continued Prom Page 8.) in Parliament. New Bills

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 June 1900 · page 9

Leave was granted Dr. Ross to re-introduce the Juvenile Smoking Suppression Bill at the stage it had reached at the close of the last session…

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Dipso-dodgers. Drink-cure Fiends and Frauds. "Eucrasy!"—A Fine Freshman Fake. Duped and Diddled Dipsomaniacs. Who is "E. H. Norton?" Parliament Must Take a Pull. Drink "Cure" Frauds—Whence Our Quacks Come Chariatans' Specifics—Bacchanalian Blight, of the Boozing and Besotting Bumper—Corpse-Revivers and Next Morning Remedies-Foolish Wives—"Eucrasy," its History and Effects—Dapper-Dandy Freshman— Where "Eucrasy" is Made Up—How the Formula was Altered—Freshman's Fake—Experience of a City Man—Experiences of a Wife—Appeals to "Truth" to Expose "Eucrasy"—Aiding and Abetting Quacks—"Eucrasy" in Melbourne—Evasion of Customs Duties Fine of £40. More About the Irving Homeopathic Institute. Flapdoodle and Fraud—Colossal Cheek—The "Dr. Wesley Co."—"The Renova Co."—"Dr. Amick Co"—"Eucrasy Co." The Fictitious "Kellogg and Harris," of Pitt-street—"Dr. Langstin," of Melbourne—The Modus Operandi —An Extraordinary Combination Concern—"Dr." Irving and His country Patients—Sairey Gamp's Mrs. Arrik up-to-date—How the Public are Victimised

Truth · Sunday 24 June 1900 · page 5

IN recent years there has sprung up in Sydney several alleged "cures" for drink, and among them is one called "EUCRASY,"…

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Victorian Parliament. Forecast of the Speech

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 June 1900 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Sunday. -- Parliament opens on Wednesday afternoon. The Lieutenant-Governor's Speech will express satisfaction at the escape of the Prince of Wales from assassination,…

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The Bathurst Election Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 June 1900 · page 5

So far as the city was concerned the only public meeting held last night was one at which Mr. R. D. Meagher, M.L.A., and others spoke in favour of the candidature of Mr. W. W. Young…

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Canterbury Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 June 1900 · page 4

It is stated on reliable authority that Mr. T. W. Taylor has decided to lodge a petition against the return of Mr. Sydney Smith as M.P. for Canterbury. The grounds are certain alleged…

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This Week's Parliament. Matters for Consideration

Evening News · Tuesday 26 June 1900 · page 3

The Assembly will meet earlier than usual this afternoon for the purpose of proceeding to Government House to present the address in reply to Ws Excellency. The remainder of the…

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The Invalided Soldiers. a Bungled Reception. Entertained at Parliament House

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 June 1900 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Monday. -- Thanks to the promptness with which Sir Wm. Lyne wired requesting that invalided New South Wales troops should have what money was necessary, they…

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