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Politics & elections, 1904

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Federal Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 March 1904 · page 4

Yesterday, in the House, After further debate, Mr. Watson's resolution in the Transvaal Chinese labour question was carried by 53 votes to 5. The resolution is as follows: "That this House…

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Federal Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1904 · page 2

In the House, yesterday, Mr. Edwards (N.S.W.) asked the Postmaster-General what arrangements had been made to secure the prompt and regular…

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Federal Parliament

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

In the House, on Friday, Debate was resumed on the motion of Mr. Watson, "That, this House records its grave objection to the introduction of Chinese labour…

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The Federal Parliament House of Representatives

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 March 1904 · page 7

MR EDWARDS (N.S.W.) asked the Postmaster-General what arrangements had been made to secure the prompt and regular delivery of mails…

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Local and General News. Municipal Elections

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 26 March 1904 · page 2

It is notified in our business columns that nominations for the election of one alderman to 611 the vacancy caused by the resignation of Alderman John…

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The Liberal And-reform Association. Selection of Candidates

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 March 1904 · page 4

AT the meeting of the Council of the Liberal and Reform Association in Sydney on Wednesday night, the following resolution was carried:—…

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Selecting Candidates. (To the Editor.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 March 1904 · page 3

Sir,—If we are to have a reformed parliament, one which can be trusted to give effect to the objects of the Liberal and Reform Association and kindred bodies,…

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Tuesday, March 29, 1904. Selecting Candidates

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1904 · page 2

MR. CARRUTHERS, as President of the Liberal and Reform Association, has invited local doctors everywhere to take in hand without delay the selection of candidates in…

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British Politics. an Attack on the Government. Separatism of Lord Milner. Mr. Balfour's Defence. By-elections No Guide to Public Opinion. London. March 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1904 · page 3

In the House of Commons last night, on the motion that the "House do adjourn to April 12," Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the leader…

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The Melbourne Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1904 · page 3

The election of the Socialist candidate for the Melbourne seat in the House or Representatives caused considerable surprise in local political circles. Several prominent…

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The Coming Elections

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1904 · page 2

THE question among members of Parliament is, "Who is to be the 13th pig?" Thirty-five of them will be deprived of seats by reduction of members,…

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The Federal Parliament

The Murrurundi Times and Liverpool Plains Gazette · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 5

The opinion is gaining ground in Melbourne that, if defeated on the proposal to include State servants in the Arbitration Bill, Mr. Deakin will ask for a…

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Selecting Candidates. To the Editor of the Chronicle

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 8

SIR,—If we are to have a reformed Parliament, one which can be trusted give effect to the objects of the Liberal and Reform Association and…

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Selecting Candidates

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 4

MR. CARRUTHERS, as President of the Liberal and Reform Association, has invited local electors everywhere to take in band without delay the selection of candidates in…

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The Melbourne Election. Sir Malcolm M'Eachern Defeated

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 2

THE election for the Melbourne division in the House of Representatives, rendered necessary by the seat having been declared vacant consequent upon…

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The Presidential Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 April 1904 · page 3

Mr. Grover Cleveland, formerly President of the United States, warmly supports Mr. Justice Parker, the Democratic candidate for the Presidency…

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The State Parliament

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 4

AT a meeting of the Executive on Tuesday next a proclamation will be issued formally proroguing the State Parliament until 'Tuesday, May 17…

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The Singleton Argus Saturday, April 9Th, 1904. the Culling of Candidates

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 4

In our last issue we alluded to the danger of a split between the two parties of reformers who would, with the best possible intentions, advocate…

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Federal Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1904 · page 3

In the Senate, yesterday, Senator Playford, Vice-president of the Executive Council, stated in reply to a question that 3486 coloured aliens entered the…

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The Riverina Electorate. Election Declared Void. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 April 1904 · page 3

The Federal Chief Justice in Melbourne to-day, has decided that the Riverina election was void. His Honor allowed the petitioner costs up…

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