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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

1,284 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 21 of 65

The Federal Parliament

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 3

Forty-three Members took seats on the Ministerial Beuches, and thirty-two on the Opposition at the opening of the Federal Parliament…

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Opening of the Federal Parliament

National Advocate · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2

There have been many important functions of late in Federated Australia, but perhaps none has been so important as the opening of the…

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Latest Wires. Federal Parliament. Sydney

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 3

Mr Holder (S. A.) was elected Speaker to the House of Representatives. In the Senate Sir Richard Baker (S. A.) was elected President…

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Imperial Parliament. the Proposed Taxation. London

National Advocate · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 3

The Hon. Sir Henry Fowler will move an amendment on the Finance Bill, to the effect that the Government's proposals for increased taxation…

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The Federal Parliament. the Opening Ceremony. a Brilliant Pageant King Edward's Message. Election of President and Speaker. Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2

The Commonwealth Parliament was officially opened to-day, by his Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York. It was by far the greatest of…

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Opening of the Federal Parliament. an Impressive Ceremony

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 5

In the opening of the first Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia by tho Heir to the British Crown, Melbourne witnessed to-day an event the like of which has never been known…

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BATHURST Daily Free Dress. “Magna cst veritas ct prevalebit.” Friday, May 10Th, 1901. The Federal Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2

IN the formal opening of the Commonwealth Parliament by his Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York the crowing aot of Federation was accomplished. It was…

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The Commonwealth Parliament Opened by the Duke of York. a Scene of Great Splendour. the Royal Speech

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2

The weather to-day was bleak and wet, but it did not interfere with the success of the ceremonies in connection with the opening of the Federal Parliament of Australia…

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About Elections

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 4

In a few weeks more the great electionary campaign will commence, the battle of the ballot will be fought to a finish, and the whole of the colony…

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The State Election

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 4

A meeting of those favourable to a requisition asking Mr. J. Ryan to contest the Hartley State seat was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday night. Mr. W. Thomas, convener…

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The Senate. Election of President

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2

The Senate having formally met at Parliament House, at 1 o'clock, adjourned until 2, when the members proceeded to elect a President, Mr. Blackmore presiding. Senator…

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Election of Speaker. Mr. Holder Chosen

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2

When the House of Representatives met this afternoon under the presidency of Mr. G. H. Jenkins, the Clerk of the House, Mr. M 'Donald Paterson, M.P., for North…

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The Pederal Parliament. the Opening Ceremony, Melbourne

Leader · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 6

The official opening of the Federal Parliament yesterday was, perhaps, the most brilliant spectacle connected with the celebration of the union of the Australian States into an…

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State Parliament. Dissolution on June 8Th. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2

The State Minister for Lands announced at Wellington yesterday that the Government intended to introduce Re-appraisement and Closer Settlement Bills…

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Federal Parliament. the Governor-general's Speech. Forecast of Legislation. Melbourne

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2

The Federal Parliament met again to-day, when Lord Hopetoun, Governor-General, delivered his Vice Regal speech forecasting he legislation of the Government…

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Opening the Federal Parliament. the Greatest Scene of All. Melbourne, Thursday afternoon

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2

With a great solemnity that awed the mind, and a magnificence of pomp and circumstance, that fired the imagination, the Commonwealth Parliament was formally…

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The Federal Parliament. the Governor-general's Speech. a Broad and Liberal Programme. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2

There was another brilliant ceremony at 11 o'clock this morning, when the Governor-General read his speech to the members of both Houses. The…

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Election of Speaker and President

Leader · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 6

The members of the House of Representatives and Senate then adjourned to their respective chamber and proceeded to elect the Speaker and President…

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The Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Monday 13 May 1901 · page 3

The question of the Speaker's salary has not yet been definitely settled. Several members have expressed the opinion that, considering the high…

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A Public School Gala Day. Interesting Function at Burrundulla. Celebrating the Opening of the Federal Parliament. Hoisting the Union Jack

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 May 1901 · page 2

On Thursday afternoon last Burrndulla Public School was the scene of a most interesting and pleasing gathering. It was by way of…

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