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Politics & elections, 1904

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 November 1904 · page 2

In the Senate Yesterday, The Attorney-General informed Senator Pearce (W.A.) that the declared value of the imported japanese curious and fancy goods…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 November 1904 · page 3

In the Legislative Council, yesterday, The Sydney Harbour Rates Bill, the navigation Amendment (Regulations) Bill, the Municipalities Electric Light Bill, and the…

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The Castleragh Election

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 November 1904 · page 2

THE Committee of Elections and Qualifications has finished its inquiry into the petition and allegations of Mr. A'Beckett, and has decided that Mr. McDonald was…

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Federal Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 4

In the House on Tuesday, The Prime Minister promised attention to the matter of providing riflemen who desired to compete in matches with railway free…

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State Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday, A fruitless debate took place on the Mining on Private Property Act. The Savings Banks Bill was read a third…

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The Dignity of Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 4

So far as Parliamentary dignity is concerned it Seems to be a "lost chord," and ie likely to remain so while honorable members choose to…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 5

In the Senate yesterday, Sir Josiah Symon, Attorney-General, informed Senator Higgs (Q.) that the Government were in full sympathy with the desire…

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The State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 3

The Premier moved the Second reading of the Centennial Park Sale Bill. He Said it was proposed to Sell portion of the area in question,…

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The Canadian Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 5

Details about the false ballot-boxes in the recent general election in Canada show that the ballot pepers of known Conservatives were switched into a secret compartment and…

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Our Sydney Letter. Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 30 November 1904 · page 2

THE course of Parliament has been ruffled by some siormy scenes. The Labour parly attempted to stonewall the Centenary Park Bill because it…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 November 1904 · page 5

Mr. Lee presented a petition from the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney in favour of the prohibition of intoxicants in New Guinea. The Prime Minister informed Mr. H. Cook…

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Parliament Op New South Wales. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 November 1904 · page 4

In the Legislative Council, yesterday, The Mines Inspection Amendment Bill and the Pastures Protection Amendment Bill were passed through their final stages and…

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The Municipal Elections

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 30 November 1904 · page 2

Nominations for the "municipal Elections have evoked very little interest. In two wards the retiring aldermen will be elected unopposed. In the other…

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The Federal Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 December 1904 · page 4

After some minor preliminary business, the House went into committee over the Arbitration Bill to consider amendments. The Prime Minister, in a short address,…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 December 1904 · page 2

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Pearce (W.A.) presented a petition from 203 electors of New South Wales, representing 50,000 or 60,000 Trade Unionists,…

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The State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 December 1904 · page 4

In the Legislative Council the Stamp Duties Amendment Bill was further considered in committe. Sir Normand Mac'aurin moved the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 December 1904 · page 3

In the Legislative Council, yesterday, The Coroner's Court Bill was received from the Assembly, and read a first time. The Vice-President then made a statement…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 December 1904 · page 3

In the Senate, yesterday, Senator Gould presented a petition from the Archbishop of Sydney in favour of the liquor prohibition in New Guinea, but a…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 December 1904 · page 3

In the Legislative Council yesterday, The Stamp Duties (Amendment) Bill was read a third time, and returned to the Legislative Assembly…

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Federal Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1904 · page 4

On Tuesday, in the House, The Prime Minister said the Government would accept one out of the four principal. amendments made by the Senate in the…

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