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Politics & elections, 1904

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Telegraphic News. Opening of Parliament. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1904 · page 2

PARLIAMENT was opened to-day by commission. After swearing-in of members, Mr. M'Court was unanimously re-elected Speaker…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 August 1904 · page 5

This first session of the 20th Parliament of New South Wales was opened by commission at noon yesterday. There was a very large attendance of members, the…

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Official Opening of Parliament. the Governors Speech. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 August 1904 · page 5

The State Parliament was officially opened at noon to-day by his Excellency Sir Harry Rawson. The Vice-Regal speech was unprecedentedly brief, merely stating that in…

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'The Election Liar.'

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 24 August 1904 · page 2

The following appeared in the Western Post, of the 18th August Sir,—Allow me through your paper to reply to a letter which appeared in…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Wednesday, Aug. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 August 1904 · page 3

Senator Sir Josiah Symon, Attorney-General, announced the resignation of the Watson Government, and the appointment of the present Government…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, Aug. 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 August 1904 · page 3

The Speaker resumed his seat at half-past 4 o'clock. The Premier informed Mr. Griffith that he would on the following day reply to a…

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An Electioneering Agent Committed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 August 1904 · page 3

At the police court to-day John Dwyer, the well-known leader of unemployed deputations, was charged with, falsely pretending that a paper purporting to be a cheque on…

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Friday, August 26, 1904. the State Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 August 1904 · page 2

According to a message in our issue of yesterday, Mr. McGowen has given a reason for the [?]precedented course taken by him in the debate on the Address-in-Reply. He moved…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, Aug. 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 August 1904 · page 3

Mr. George resumed the debate on the motion for the adoption of the Address-in-Reply to the Governor's speech. He said there was a good deal that was "catchy"…

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State Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1904 · page 4
Also in The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette

The first session of the 20th Parliament of New South Wales was opened by commission at noon on Tuesday. There Was a very large attendance of members, the…

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The State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 August 1904 · page 3

Mr M'Court, the Speaker, resumed his seat at half past 4 o'clock. Mr Briner, in moving the adoption of the Address-in-Reply, said be…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney, Friday. the State Parliament

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 27 August 1904 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. McGowen's amendment on the Address in Reply was negatived by 53 votes to 26. A Supply Bill covering two months…

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Federal Parliament. In the Senate, on

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1904 · page 4

Senator Sir Josiah Symon, Attorney-General, announced the resignation of the Watson Government, and the appointment of the present Government…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, 'Aug. 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1904 · page 5

The House at a quarter past 5 o'clock in the morning adjourned until 4 o'clock in the afternoon. When the hour arrived members proceeded to the official residence of the…

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The State Parliament. The Supply Bill Passed. M'Gowen's Amendment Rejected. Abolition of School Fees. ' Resignation of State Premier. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 August 1904 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly passed the Supply Bill, after rejecting Mr M'Gowen's amendment. The House than adjourned until…

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Letter to the Editor. the General Election,—hom Many Mistakes May He Avoided

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1904 · page 2

Sir,—In nearly all our elections there have been a great many mistakes made which could easily be avoided if the Returning Of-ficer would select capable men, who would…

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The British Elections. The Irish Party. (By Cable.) London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 August 1904 · page 5

Speaking at New York, Mr J. Redmond, the leader of the Irish Party, said that the coming general election would be of the greatest importance…

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—THE— Muswellbrook Chronicle O, sacred weapon, left for truth's defence Sole dread of folly, vice and insolence, Reverent we touch thee! but with honest zeal To rouse the henchman of the public weal. Saturday, Aug. 27, 1904. Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 27 August 1904 · page 2

PARLIAMENT has assembled and parties are beginning to range themselves. Mr. Waddell's recognition of the hostile nature of the verdict recorded by the…

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The Queensland Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 August 1904 · page 2

LABOUR has scored an undoubted win in the Queensland general election, which took place on Saturday. The returns are not at this early date, after the polling, quite…

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