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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1902

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Federal Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 5 June 1902 · page 3

In the Senate on Wednesday the tariff was further considered. Only one suggestion for alteration was decided upon. Senator Ewing moved to reduce the duty on meat, fresh or…

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N.s.w. Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 5 June 1902 · page 2

As soon as the Legislative Assembly met on Wednesday afternoon the Speaker announced the return of Mr. George Alfred Jones, the new member for Inverell, and the Premier then moved, with…

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The Inverell Election

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 5 June 1902 · page 2

As anticipated, the final returns in connection with the Inverell bye election have given the seat to the labor candidate, Mr. G. A, Jones, who polled 471…

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Federal Parliament

Goulburn Herald · Friday 6 June 1902 · page 2

In the Senate on Wednesday. A petition was presented from Maitland in opposition to the Divorce Bill. The tariff schedule was further considered…

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State Parliament

Goulburn Herald · Friday 6 June 1902 · page 2

In the Assembly on Wednesday, A petition was presented from a number of country districts asking for the introduction of a local government bill…

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The Commonwealth. Federal Parliament

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 6 June 1902 · page 2

BOTH Houses of the Federal Legislature met on Tuesday, and unanimously carried resolutions expressing the joy of Australia at the declaration of peace. The…

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Federal Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 4

Sir William Lyne moved the second reading of the Electoral Bill in the House of Representatives on Thursday night. He said it was one of the most liberal electoral laws in the world. In the House of…

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N.s.w. Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 4

Mr. G. A. Jones, the newly-elected member for Inverall, was introduced in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Almost immediately the House passed to the…

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The Announcements in Parliament. London

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 4

The House of Lords was crowded and jubilant yesterday afternoon when the Prime Minister (the Marquis of Salisbury) read the agreement between the British authorities…

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The Imperial Parliament. London, June 5

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 2

In the House of Commons last night Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, said that the Government intended in 1903 to devote the surplus, which he…

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Our Sydney Letter. Wednesday. the By-elections

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 3

The by-election at Inverell followed that of Pyrmont. In both cases the fight was between a caucus-Labour candidate and a supporter of the…

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Election of Rabbit Board

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 3

This is the last opportunity to be of use that will be afforded to remind those concerned of the election of a Rabbit Board, Thursday next, the 12th last., the day of…

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Federal Parliament

Goulburn Herald · Monday 9 June 1902 · page 2

Consideration of the Tariff Bill was resumed on the item rice, which was passed at 5/- per cental for cleaned, 3/4 for uncleaned, and free for starch-making. The other items…

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Imperial Parliament. London, June 6

Goulburn Herald · Monday 9 June 1902 · page 2

IN the House of Commons last night Mr. A. J. Balfour moved—"That a grant of £50,000 be made to Viscount Kitchoner for his services in the war in South Africa."…

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The Commonwealth. Federal Parliament

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 2

IN the Senate, on Wednesday, the tariff was further considered. Only one suggestion for alt ration was decided noon. Senator Ewing moved to…

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The Imperial Parliament. London, June 6

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 3

IN the House of Commons last night, the Chancellor of the Exchequer said the Government intended in 1903 to devote in the…

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Imperial Parliament. Grant to Viscount Kitchener. London, June 6

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 4

In the House of Commons last night Mr. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasmy, moved—"That a grant of £50,000 be made to Viscount Kitchener for his services in the war in South Africa."…

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State Parliament

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 2

The Premier stated he had sent a cable to Lord Milner congratulating the Boers on the conclusion of the war. The debate on the address in reply…

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Federal Parliament

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 2

IN the Senate yesterday the tariff was further considered in committee. The item ten and apparel were postponed and some unimportant items dealt with…

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Election of Rabbit Board

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 3

A hurriedly convened meeting of farmers and pastoralists entitled to vote at the election for four members of the Young Rabbit Board,…

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