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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1902

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Federal Parliament. a Proposed Adjournment

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 5

It is reported that a number of the members of the Federal Parliament have decided to pay a visit to London for the Coronation. Consequently great efforts will…

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Carrington. Municipal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 3

Interest is being taken in the approaching elections owing to the council having decided to submit the question of lighting the municipality to the ratepayers,…

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Our Adelaide Letter. Adelaide, January 3. the Suicide of Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 6

The ultimate passage of the Constitution Bill constituted a bright little comedy for those who were "in the know." An absolute majority in each House was opposed…

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The Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 4

The House of Representatives resumes work, after a month's adjournment, this afternoon. It has before it a very heavy programme of work,…

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An Alderman's Protest. Newcastle Council Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 5

When the time for questions arrived at last night's meeting of the Newcastle Borough Council. Alderman Kidd asked the Mayor…

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Wickham. Aldermanic Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 6

The aldermanic elections are now within measurable distance and the aldermen who will retire by effluxion of time are Myers. Wickham Ward; Jameison, North…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Re-opening of the Session. Loyalty to the Empire. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 5

The Speaker of the House of Representatives (M. F. W. Holder) took the chair at 3 o'clock to-day. Mr. BARTON, the Prime Minister said…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. British Commercial Relations. the Tariff in Committee. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 5

The SPEAKER (Mr. F. W. Holder) took the chair at half-past 2 o'clock. Mr. BARTON, the Prime Minister, stated, in answer to a question, Chat, strong…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Tariff in Committee. Duty on Mining Machinery. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 5

The SPEAKER (Mr. F. W. Holder) took the chair at half-past 2 o'clock to-day. Mr. BARTON, the Prime Minister, announced that he had been advised by the…

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The Wool Rates. Parliament to Be Moved

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 4

A meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon to consider further action in regard to the railway rates on wool…

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The Parliament. Opened by the King. a Brilliant Spectacle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—The Imperial Parliament was opened yesterday by King Edward, with much ceremony, and the greatest…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Tariff in Committee. Duties on Machinery. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 5

The SPEAKER of the House of Representatives (Mr. F. W. Holder) took the chair at half-past 10 o'clock this morning…

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Imperial Parliament. the Address-in-reply

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—In the House of Commons, Mr. Frederick Cawley (Liberal), member for the Prestwich Division of South-east Lancashire, with…

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Glebe Land Rentals. Feeling at Merewether. Parliament or Synod to Prevail

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1902 · page 5

Considerable indignation is felt at Merewether at the terms under which it is proposed to again lease the land held by trustees for Cathedral purposes…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Another Military Contingent the Tariff in Committee. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 5

The SPEAKER of the House of Representatives took his seat at half-past 2 o'clock to-day. The SPEAKER announced the receipt of…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. Patriotic Resolutions. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 5

The President of the Senate (Sir R. C. Baker) took the chair, at half-past 2 o'clock. Senator O'CONNOR, Vice-President of…

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Imperial Parliament. Address-in-reply. Speech by Mr. Balfour

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Mr. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, and leader of the House of Commons, speaking in the House last night on…

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Wallsend Miners. Election of Secretary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 6

A ballot for the position of lodge secretary rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. John Bower, was taken at the colliery during the course of…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. Meat for the Army. Public Service Bill. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 5

The PRESIDENT (Sir Richard Baker) took the chair at 2.30 o'clock to-day. SENATOR PEARCE (W.A.) presented a petition praying' for the recall of the…

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Imperial Parliament. Address-in-reply. More Amendments

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Mr. Redmond moved an amendment on the Address-in-Reply complaining that the Government's refusal to bring forward a…

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