[Editor: This article was published in The Examiner (Launceston, Tas.), 15 November 1907. It involves some amusing parliamentary repartee relating to the proposed policy of a free education for all children.] Mr. Bird’s per se Amusing repartee. There was one smart … [Read more...] about Mr. Bird’s per se: Amusing repartee [15 November 1907]
parliamentary proceedings
The West Australia question [NSW Parliament, 8 August 1889]
[Editor: This record of proceedings in the Legislative Assembly (NSW) of 7 August 1889 was published in The Australian Star (Sydney), 8 August 1889. It includes a report of George Dibbs’ “I have a dream” speech.] The West Australia question. Sir HENRY PARKES said that, in … [Read more...] about The West Australia question [NSW Parliament, 8 August 1889]
The Federation resolutions [NSW Parliament, 15 May 1890]
[Editor: This record of proceedings in the Legislative Assembly (NSW) of 14 May 1890 was published in The Australian Star (Sydney), 15 May 1890. It includes a report of George Dibbs’ “I have a dream” speech (7 August 1889).] The Federation resolutions. The debate upon the … [Read more...] about The Federation resolutions [NSW Parliament, 15 May 1890]