The "Handy Men" From New South Wales. Some Words in Parliament
The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 August 1900 · page 3
Just at the close of "question" time in the Legislative Assembly last evening Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick wanted to know if Captain Hixson was going in charge of the naval…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federation. Date of Proclamation Not Fixed. Awaiting the Western Australian Parliament. London, Aug. 7
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 August 1900 · page 7
Mr. Chamberlain (Secretary of State for the Colonies) is unable to fix a date for the proclamation inaugurating the Commonwealth, until the Parliament of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Federation. the Federal Electorates. How the Scheme Was Received. Generally Speaking, Members Approve. a Difficult Task Well Performed. Discontent Amongst Some Members. Evere Election Contests Predicted
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 August 1900 · page 10
When the Premier yesterday afternoon laid on the able or the Legislative Assembly the maps showing the handiwork of the Electoral Commissioners in dividing the colony into 26 federal electorates,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A Federal Candidate. First in the Field for the South Coast BERRY
The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 August 1900 · page 6
It is generally understood that Mr. Alex. Hay will be a candidate for the Cambewarra seat in the Federal House of Representatives. Some surprise has been expressed that Milton…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Colonial Parliaments. Victoria. Expenses for Federal Elections
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 August 1900 · page 8
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The Legislative Assembly again spent nearly the whole of its sitting to-night on the Federal Electorates Bill, which was further considered in committee. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Aldermanic Election
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 August 1900 · page 11
An election was held at Camperdown on Saturday to fill the vacancy in the representation of Belmore Ward caused by the death of Alderman Alfred Henry George Bignell. There were two candidates. Mr. Charles…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Parliament
Evening News · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 6
Both Houses met at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. In the Assembly the Premier announced that the Railway Commissioners expected to introduce the penny fare…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 8
After disposing of certain formal matters, the discussion on the motion for the second reading of the Darling Harbour Wharfs Resumption Bill was resumed in the Legislative Council by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Questions in Parliament. the Proclamation
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 5
Sir William Lyne informed Mr. Ferris, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, that be scarcely thought that they could have the proclamation of the Commonwealth made at old Government…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Parliament. Wednesday, August 8. Summary of Business
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 7
In the Legislative Council, A resolution was carried on the motion of Mr. Brown asking that there be laid upon the table a return showing (1) All communications from…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Parliament. Wednesday, August 8. Legislative Council. Legitimacy Bill
Evening News · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 8
On the motion of Mr. SLATTERY leave was Riven to bring in a bill to legitimatise children born before marriage on the subsequent marriage of their parents. The bill was brought in, read…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 8
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 5
The Deputy President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE COURTS AND OFFICES, CHANCERYSQUARE…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tied Houses. a Bill Before Parliament. Opinions of the Trade. ("Australian Star" Special.)
The Australian Star · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 5
The introduction into the Legislative Assembly by Mr. Watson of a bill rendering void the "ties" contained in agreements between brewers and publicans has given rise…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Federal Elections
The Australian Star · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 5
The question of limiting the expenses of candidates for the Federal House of Representatives has not, the Premier stated in the Assembly yesterday in reply to a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →South Australia. the Federal Elections
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 6
ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--In the House of Assembly to-day, Mr. Burgoyne moved: "That it is desirable that the colony should be divided into districts for the election of members to the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Churches and Federation. Choice of Candidates. Character As Well As Capacity
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 August 1900 · page 5
At the Petersham Town-hall last night, in connection with the Western Suburbs Ministerial Association's conference, the following motion, submitted by the Rev. W. Allen, and seconded by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Parliament
Evening News · Friday 10 August 1900 · page 6
Both Houses ol Parliament, met at the usual tour yesterday. In the Assembly, the Premier informed Mr. Norton that the total sum paid out of the Treasury on account of Norfolk…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 August 1900 · page 6
The Legislative Council was engaged yesterday for about five hours discussing, in committee, the provisions of the Darling Harbour Wharfs Resumption Bill. In clause 3, dealing with the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Business in Parliament
The Australian Star · Friday 10 August 1900 · page 5
The notion of tho Premier for the devotion to Government business of every other Tuesday called up a lengthy debate in the Assembly last night. Tuesday is private…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Parliament Prorogued. the Queen's Speech
Evening News · Friday 10 August 1900 · page 5
LONDON, August 9.-Parliament has been prorogued. The Speech from the Throne states that the relations with foreign powers are friendly…
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