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Politics & elections, 1900

2,733 stories in Sydney's papers · page 66 of 137

The A.j.c. Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 9

Sir,—The letter of a member of the A.J. Clok appearing in your issue ot 11th instant has prompted me to audress a few lines to you on the above subject. I have been a member of the club for many…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 August 1900 · page 8

Yesrerday the Legislative Council proceeded, without delay, to the further consideration in committee of the Darling Harbour Wharfs' Resumption Bill, resuming at clause 13, providing…

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Federation. Questions in Parliament. Federal Electorates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 August 1900 · page 6

Tho Premier, in the Legislative Assembly last night, in answer to Mr. Wilson, said that the House would be given an oppoitunity of discussing Iht federal electorates, but he could not say on what…

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Parliament. Wednesday, August 15, Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 August 1900 · page 7

In the Legislative Council, The Darling Harbor Wharves Resumption Bill was carried through committee, reported with amendments, and the third reading fixed for the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 August 1900 · page 5

The Deputy President took the Chair at half-past 4 o'clock. LANDS REPURCHASED BY THE CROWN. Mr. BROWN moved,—"That there be laid upon…

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Inspection of Mines and Machinery. Bill Introduced Into Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 August 1900 · page 5

A bill providing for the ragulaition and inspection of mines was introduced into the Legislative Assembly yesterday by the Minister for Mines. It embraces 82 clauses, and deals with the duties of…

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Parliament. Wednesday, August 15. Legislative Council. Wharves Resumption Bill

Evening News · Thursday 16 August 1900 · page 7

The Darling Harbor Wharves Resumption Bill was further considered in committee. On clause 13-"Validation of proclamations appointing quarantine stations,"…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 August 1900 · page 6

After reading the Mines (Eight Hours) Bill the first time, and passing the third reading of the Fort Kembla Harbour Act (Amendment) Bill, the Legislative Council last night listened to a speech…

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Parliament. Thursday, August 16. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 August 1900 · page 6

In the Legislative Council, The Mines (Eight Hours) Bill, was rend a first time. and the second reading fixed for Wednesday next…

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Parliament. Thursday, August 16. Legislative Council. Formal Business

Evening News · Friday 17 August 1900 · page 7

The Port Kembla Harbor Act (Amendment) Bill was read the third time, passed, and returned to the Assembly. The Mines (Eight Hours) Bill was received from the Assembly, read the…

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Driving Accident. Members of Parliament Injured. DANDALOO

The Australian Star · Friday 17 August 1900 · page 5

The members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, who arrived last night to inquiry locally respecting the Bogan Gate-Bulbodney railway proposal, met with…

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The Last Sovereign Parliament. And Free Railway Passes

The Australian Star · Friday 17 August 1900 · page 6

A suggestion which has met with far more favour among members of the Legislative Assembly than that of reducing the number of seats is one that the people of this great…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 August 1900 · page 3

The Deputy President took the Chair at half-past 4 o'olock., MINES (EIGHT HOURS) BILL. This hill was received from the Assembly and read…

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European News. Parliament Prorogued

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 August 1900 · page 15

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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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 8

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1900 · page 378

The Deputy President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. LEGITIMATION OF CHILDREN BILL. On the motion of Mr. Slattery leave was given to tiling in a bill to legitimate children born before…

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New South Wales Parliament. Customs Duties

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 August 1900 · page 15

In the Legislative Assembly on August 7 the Premier, in answer to Mr. Meagher, stated that if he were bringing in Customs duties he would not be likely to inform the public on the…

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Our Note Book Turf Talk and Tips. Selections for Moorefield. Notes at Randwick—Bange and Blue Metal— Epsom and Metropolitan Candidates—Chelsea's National. Spring Preparations

The Arrow · Saturday 18 August 1900 · page 7

TO-DAY the followers of racing will be entertained at Moorefield, and as the lists disclose the promise of lively, competition for each of the six races on the curd, a…

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Home and Foreign. Ireland. the United Irish Party and the General Election. Appeal to the Irish People

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 August 1900 · page 4

THE following manifesto has been issued:— Fellow-countrymen,— We address you in virtue of the following resolution passed unanimously at the National…

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Election Items

The Elector · Saturday 18 August 1900 · page 13

Mr. M'Millan is to have two opponents in the fight for the eastern suburbs, Mr. Storey and Major Neild, and they mean business…

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Death of Lord Russell of Killowen. the Catholic Chief Justice of England. Close of a Great Career. His Work in Parliament, on the Home Rule Platform, at the Bar, and on the Bench. His Triumph in the "Times" Parnell Case

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 August 1900 · page 17

ON Monday cablegrams were published in the Sydney daily papers announcing the death of Lord Russell of Killowen, the Lord Chief Justice of England. It appears that Lord Russell died while…

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