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Politics & elections, 1903

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An Election Mystery

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 3

The surprise and dissatisfaction with which the defeat of the farmers' candidates at the late election of two members to the Albury Pastures…

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Questions in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 2

MR. ARTHUR GRIFFITH: I desire to ask the Minister for Railways a question without notice. I find that in a number of country places railway…

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The State Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 2

In the State Assembly on Tuesday, Dr. Ross' bill dealing with Juvenile smoking was passed through all stages, and for warded to the Council. A penalty of £5 is…

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Political News. Federal Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 2

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the debate on the second reading of the Arbitration and Conciliation Bill was resumed by Sir Malcolm M'Eacharn,…

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Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 6

IT is quite possible, that fully a dozen members of the Federal Parliament will decide not to seek re-election in December next…

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Prorogation of Parliament. SDYNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 6

IT was currently reported in the lobby of the Assembly, yesterday, that Parliament is likely to be prorogued at the end of September in order to allow the referendum on…

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TELEGRAMS. The Federal Elections. the Fiscal Question. to Be the Battle Cry. Sydney

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 2

Mr. M'Millan says the tariff question will be at the front at the Federal elections, and urges immediate organisation of the Freetrade party…

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Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 2

At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night, there were present:— The Mayor, Aid. Higinbotham, Claverie,…

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Mr. Reid on Tour. The Coming Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 5

Mr. G. H. Reid, speaking at Heidelberg (Victoria) last night, declared that the fiscal question must be settled once and for all at the…

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The Pope's Election

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 4

Cable messages state that at the final ballot for the election of a Pope, the votes were: Cardinal Sarto 50, Cardinal…

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In Parliament. Mr. Jones on the Land Question

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 19 August 1903 · page 6

Speaking in the State Parliament on Wednesday, Mr. G.[?] JONES (Inverell)said : I do not intend to occupy very much of the time of the House to-night in discussing this Bill; but…

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The State Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 21 August 1903 · page 2

A lengthy and vigorous discussion took place in the State Assembly last night on a motion of adjournment moved by Mr. Haynes, calling attention to the…

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Political News. Federal Parliament. SYDNEY. Thurrsday Night

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 21 August 1903 · page 2

Senator Robert Reid has apologised for his recent strictures opon the members of the Federal Parliament, and explains that he did not intend his remarks…

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The Federal Elections. Mr. Reid opens the Campaign

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 21 August 1903 · page 3

MR. G. H. REID opened the Federal elections campaign at Bowral on Monday night, and was accorded an enthusiastic hearing…

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A Farmers' Parliament. Conference at Narrandera. a Graduated Land Tax

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 2

The matter of a graduated land tax claimed the attention of the Farmers and Settlers' conference on Tuesday. Mr. Luhrs moved: "That in the…

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Mr. Reid's Resignation. Federal By-Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 4

Mr. R[?] has definitely decided to address the electors of East Sydney on Monday next. Nominations close on the 28th inst…

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Latest Telegraphic News. Through Greville's Telegram Company. Sydney, Monday, 12.15 P.M. East Sydney Election

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 August 1903 · page 3

SIR Edmund Barton stated yesterday that the Federal Government would take no part in originating or conducting opposition to the canditarure of Mr. G. H. Reid. There…

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Telegrams. Sydney. Tuesday. the Willoughby Seat. Seven Candidates in the Field

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 26 August 1903 · page 4

Seven candidates are already announced for the Willoughby seat, six being Oppositionists and one Laborite…

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[?] News, Federal Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 28 August 1903 · page 2

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday the Defence Bill wasred a third time, and the debate on the second reading of the Conciliation and Arbitration…

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The State Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 28 August 1903 · page 2

In the Assembly on Tuesday the seat of Mr G. Howarth member for Willoughby, was declared to be vacant. The second reading of the Stage…

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