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Politics & elections, 1902

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Our Sydney Letter. (From Our Correspondent.) Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 4 June 1902 · page 2

The Parliamentaay session just opened is probably unique.Political life has never been so pure as it might be; but never before has there…

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Commonwealth Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 June 1902 · page 2

In the Senate,yesterday, The Tariff was further considered in committed A proposal to let in smoked and other dry preserved meats free was nagatived, but preserved meat in…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 June 1902 · page 2

Yesterday, in the Legislative Assembly, Mr.See, the Premier, with Concurrence, Moved the adoption of tho following, address We, your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the…

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South Africa. Terms of Peace. Statement in Parliament. [?] in England. London

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 June 1902 · page 3

[?] of Parliament were []? to hear the announcement by Ministers of the terms of [?]…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 June 1902 · page 4

Yesterday, in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. McGowen resumed the debate on the Address-in-Reply, and opposed the amendments. The debate was continued Mr. Ashton. Mr. Holman, and…

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Commonwealth Parliament. In the Senate yesterday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 June 1902 · page 2

Consideration of the tariff was resumed in committee. Onions were kept at 1s per owt., peel drained or preserved at 1d per lb., pickles at 6s to 49 per dozen and ls 4d per gallon, and the House…

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The Terms of Peace. Statement in Parliament. Enthusiasm in England. Later Particulars. London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 June 1902 · page 4

Both House of Parliament were crowded to-night to hear the announcement by Ministers of the terms of peace…

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Commonwealth Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 2

In the Senate, yesterday, The tariff was further considered in committee, and after long discussion the duty on rice was reduced to be per cental. Sago and tapioca 4s per…

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The Commonwealth Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 5

On Friday, in the Senate, The Governor-General's Establishment Bill was passed. Debate ensued on the second rending of the Supply…

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The State Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 4

On Wednesday, in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. See, the Premier, with concurrence, moved the adoption of the following address:—"We, your Majesty's moat dutiful and loyal subjects, the…

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The Imperial Parliament. Grant to Viscount Kitchener. Steadfastness Op the Colonies. Great Britain Stronger Than Ever. London, June 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 June 1902 · page 3

In the House of Commons last night Mr. A. H. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, 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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Notes in Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 3

Nature once again last week get no sign that a great political cataclyan was on hand, caused by the frantic desire of Lee to appropriate the position…

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The By-election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 2

THE by-election at Inverell followed that of Pyrmkont in both cases the fight wa between a caucus-Labor candidate and a supporter of the Government, and in…

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The Inverell Election. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 2

THERE is a rumour that an attempt is to be made to oust Mr Jones from his seat in Parliament for Inverell, on the ground of certain alleged informal…

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Commonwealth Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 3

Yesterday, in the Senate, In reply to questions, Senator O'Connor stated that the Committee of Public Accounts would be appointed shortly after the end of the financial year,…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 4

Yesterday, in the Legislative Assembly. Mr,Seo the Premier in answer to Mr. J. Hurley, said he had that day sent, through the Governor, to Lord Milner, High Commissioner for South Africa…

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Commonwealth Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 June 1902 · page 3

Yesterday, in the Senate, Consideration in committee of the tariff was resumed. The exemption list for bags and sacks,10 percent. was largely extended. A long debate…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 June 1902 · page 4

Yesterday in tho Legislative Council, The Deputy President read a letter received from the Governor, thanking the House for its…

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Commonwealth Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 June 1902 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, Senator O'Connor, the vice-President of the Executive Council, stated, in reply to questions, that it was not proposed to make any fresh arrangement ,…

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Proceedings in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 June 1902 · page 3

Yesterday, in the Legislative Assembly, The debate on the Address-in-reply was continued ' by Messrs: Webster, Fleming, Briner, Gormly, Crick, and Wood, and at midnight was still proceeding…

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