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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1903

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Parliament. a Strong Condemnation

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 July 1903 · page 2

If the whole British Empire was searched it would be impossible to find a parliament of such A low calibre as the Now South Wales Parliament of to-day. There…

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Liberal Organisation and Candidate Selection to the Editor

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 18 July 1903 · page 3

SIR,—Without absurdly claiming that every Liberal candidate at the last general election should be selected for the same constituency at the next election,…

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Liberal Organisation and Candidate Selection. (We have been requested to publish the following letter, which appeared in the "Daily Telegraph":) to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 July 1903 · page 3

(We have been requested to publish the following letter, which appeared in the "Daily Telegraph":) TO THE EDITOR…

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A Disputed Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1903 · page 3

A PECULIAR development has taken place in connection with the recent election of two members to the Pastures Protection Board in the Albury district. There were…

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Kiama School of Arts. Annual General Meeting. Election of Committee

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 1 August 1903 · page 2

THE annual general meeting of members of the above Institution was held on Thursday night last, and despite the heavy rain falling there was a fair attendance…

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Papal Election

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 2

Cardinal Sarto has been elected Pope. His title will be Plus X…

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Kiama Poultry Society. Election of Office-bearers. Three Committeemen Resign

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 2

A COMMITTEE meeting of the above Society war held on Thursday night, there being present—Messrs. S. Ball (in the chair), R. W. Hindmarsh, H. Ryan,…

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The Willoughby Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1903 · page 2

THE writ for the Willongby bye-election was issued on Wednesday, and the date of nomination has been fixed for Wednesday, September 4, and the polling day one week…

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State Politics. the Willoughby Election. Sir Jas. Graham in the Field

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 2

SIR JAS. GRAHAM still has eye on the Willoughby seat, and according to yesterday's "Daily Telegraph," is included in the six candidates who have…

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The New Kembla Mine. Questions in Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 30 September 1903 · page 2

In the House last week, Mr. Nicholson asked the Secretary for Mines and Agriculture, if it is a foot that Mr. R. D. Barry has been granted a permit to mine for coal,…

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Federal Politics. the Coming Elections

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 October 1903 · page 2

THE elections, it seems to be accepted by the Federal members for both Chambers, will take place in December, though so far the Government…

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Federal Election Points

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 21 October 1903 · page 2

The time is fast approaching for the Federal elections, and the rolls which will be used for the return of members to the House of Representatives and the Senate…

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Prorogation of the Federal Parliament

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 27 October 1903 · page 3

The first Parliament of the Common-wealth of Australia practically came to an end on Thursday last, when Lord Tennyson, the Governor-General, formally prorogued it…

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The Glen Innes Election. Speech by Mr. Alex. Fay

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 October 1903 · page 3

Mr. ALEX, HAY, of Coolaugatta, and Government nominee in the above election, was accorded a vigorous and enthusiastic reception last week, by one of…

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The Glen Innes Election. Mr. Thomas Returned

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 31 October 1903 · page 2

THE Glen Innes election on Wednesday resulted in the return of Mr. F. J. Thomas, the Liberal Candidate, As soon as the result was definitely…

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The Glen Innes Election

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 31 October 1903 · page 2

THIS election has excited unusual interest for many reasons, and quite opposite deductions are drawn from the result. By the Opposition the victory…

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Election Matters. the Kiama Seat. Sydney

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1903 · page 2

SIR JAMES GRAHAM who was interviewed to-day by a deputation representing the various branches of the Liberal and Reform League in the…

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In Parliament

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 1

Speaking one day of a public man Daniel O'Connell said in his presence that this gentleman should not be against the government, as they…

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The Senatorial Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 November 1903 · page 2

THERE are to date seven candidates for the three vacant N.S.W. seats in the Senate, viz.:—Dr. C. K. MacKellar, (P.), E. Pulsford (F.), J. C. Nield (F.), and Mrs…

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Open Column. the Talkee Talkee Parliament. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 11 November 1903 · page 2

SIR,—The manner in which the time of the State Parliament is wasted in empty talk, to the neglect of public business has become not only a national scandal, but…

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