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Politics & elections, 1901

429 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 22

The State Elections

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 1 May 1901 · page 5

A meeting or the State Opposition was held this afternoon, when a committee was appointed to organise affairs in connection with the general…

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The Common Wealth. Opening of the Federal Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 3 May 1901 · page 3

IN connection with the hoisting. of the Union Jack on the public schools throughout the Commonwealth on the 14th May to commeinorate the opening…

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State Politics. The Liberal Party. Organising for the Elections

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 3 May 1901 · page 2

THE Opposition on Tuesday took the first steps towards organising for the approaching electoral campaign. A meeting was held at Parliament…

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The State Election

The Inverell Times · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 3

In reply to Mr. McIlveen's letter, which appeared in our last issue, we are compelled to say that he is so far from denying the hostile attitude that he adopted in regard to Mr…

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Election Notes

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 2

Mr. C. M. L. Marsh announces that he will again stand for the representation of Uralla-Walcha. Messrs Wilson and Lonsdale will…

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State Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 3

For 77 constituencies in the State there are 150 gentlemen offering themselves as candidates, irrespective of the present members…

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Opening of Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 3

Mr. Reid regrets being unable to attend the opening of Parliament. It is expected that Parliament will adjourn tomorrow, after the election of speaker, till the 21st…

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Opening of Parliament. a Brilliant Gathering. Members Sworn In. Thursday Night

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2

The Federal Parliament was opened to-day, amidst a sceno of great brilliancy. The mammoth hall presented a gorgeous appearance, the inside of the building…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Melbourne

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 3

The Duke of York opened the first Commonwealth Parliament yesterday. 13,000 distinguished people were present. The spectacle was one of…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Message From Mr. Chamberlain

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 4

The Governor-General has received a cable from Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, to the effect that the Imperial Government…

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Federal Parliament. Opened by the Duke of York

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 5

A[?]id a scene of matchless brillian[?]y and fervour the Royal seal has been set upon the Federal compact. For good or evil, and…

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The Federal Parliament. SYDNEY, Friday, 5.40 p.m

The Inverell Times · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 3

The Governor-General's speech contains a long list of measures, the first being bills for setting in motion the machinery of the Commonwealth. The…

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The Coming Election

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2

Two candidates have announced themselves as contestants for the Uralla-Walcha seat in the State Parliament,…

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State Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 3

At present, Parliament stands prorogued till tomorrow, but at a meeting of the Executive tomorrow a further prorogation will be authorised till the 11th of June, when it is possible a…

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The Federal Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 4

THE Governor General opened the Commonwealth Parliament on Friday, the House being filled with visitors and officials from all the States…

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TELEGRAMS. The State Elections. Parliament Probably Prorogued. Sydney, Monday Night

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 2

THE State Parliament will probably be further prorogued until the 11th June, on which date it is quite possible a dissolution will be announced, and it will…

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The Federal Parliament. SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 5

A NUMBER of prominent citizens and troops, who went to Melbourne to attend the opening of the Federal Parliament, returned to Sydney this…

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Opening of Parliament. MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 5

THE Duke of Cornwall and York expressed himself pleased with everything in connection with the opening of the Federal Parliament…

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The Commonwealth. Opening of Parliament. The Governor-General's Speech. Strength of Parties

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 2

THE Governor-General opened the Commonwealth Parliament on Friday, the House being filled with visitors and officials from all the States…

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Opening of the Federal Parliament. a Brilliant Spectacle. The Nation's Opening Day. The Silken Thread of Kinship Manifest. A Revelation of Patriotism and Pomp

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 2

THE first Australian Commonwealth Parliament was opened in Melbourne on Thursday at the Exhibition Building by his Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York in…

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