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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1903

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The Federal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 November 1903 · page 4

The date of the Federal elections has now been definitely fixed, and in about three weeks' time the great question as to fiscal issues will be…

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The State Parliament. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1903 · page 5

It is hoped that the Parliamentary session may be brought to a close this week, The third reading of the Sydney Harbour Collieries Bill and the second readings of…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Referendum Bill Passed. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 November 1903 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock to-day. Colonel MACKAY, the Vice-President of…

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State Politics. Waratah Election. Mr. Gilbert's Candidature

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 November 1903 · page 6

Alderman John Gilbert, who is seeking election to the Waratah seat in the State Parliament, addressed a well-attended meeting at the School of Arts, Waratah,…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Additional Estimates Passed. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1903 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock to-day. Mr. HAWKEN asked the Vice-President…

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Senatorial Elections. a Lady Candidate. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1903 · page 5

The Brisbane electors last night had their first experience of a female candidate for Federal honours, in the person of Mrs. Barrett, of Fairfield, a suburb of…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. End of the Session. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 November 1903 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock. The PRESIDENT announced the receipt…

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The Senate Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 November 1903 · page 4

It is possible that in the excitement of the contests which will take place in the majority of the Federal electorates between candidates for the…

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The Temperance Candidate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 4

A meeting of the Newcastle branch of the New South Wales Alliance was held at the Y.M.C.A. Hall last night, Mr. W. Winn in the chair…

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State Politics. Waratah Election. the Nominations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 4

The time for the receipt of nominations of candidates for the representation of the electorate of Waratah in the State Parliament expired…

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Waratah Election. Mr. John Gilbert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 November 1903 · page 5

Mr. John Gilbert, one of the candidates for the representation of Waratah in the State Assembly, addressed, the electors at Hexham on Saturday evening, Mr. Bennett…

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Preparing for the Elections. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 November 1903 · page 5

Colonel Miller, Secretary for Home Affairs, reports that arrangements for the elections are going on satisfactorily. The rolls, in New South Wales, as amended by…

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Melbourne Gossip. November 28. Election Meetings Everywhere

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1903 · page 2

All the hoardings in city and suburbs bear announcements in big block type of meetings to be held. Everywhere, too there are much-billed committee rooms,…

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The Alliance and Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1903 · page 7

Sir,—At a meeting of the Newcastle branch of the New South Wales Alliance, Mr. Gilbert was selected the party's candidate for the Waratah electorate. A more…

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State Politics. Waratah Election. Address by Mr. Carruthers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1903 · page 5

Mr. J. H. Carruthers, the leader of the Opposition, delivered an address At the Waratah School of Arts last night in support of the candidature of Mr. John…

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Schools for Polling Places

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 5

Mr. Trehearne Evans, returning office for the Waratah Electorate, has received a letter from the Minister of Education giving him permission to use the public…

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Maitland District Hunter Electorate. the Labour Candidate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 6

Mr. Arthur Rae, the selected Labour candidate for the Hunter, addressed a meeting of about 500 electors from the balcony of the Angel Inn last evening…

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The Alliance and Waratah Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 3

We have received a large number of letters bearing on the question of the Now South Wales Alliance and the Waratah election. As we are unable to publish…

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State Politics. Waratah Election. Address by Mr. Hollis, M.p

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 5

From the balcony of the Northern Star Hotel, Hamilton, last night, Mr. R. Hollis. M.P., the general secretary of the Engine Drivers', Firemen, and Cleaners'…

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The Alliance and Waratah Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 December 1903 · page 7

Mr. W. Winn, president of the Alliance, writes:—"The Interest taken in the action of the local branch of the New South Wales Alliance in selecting Mr. John…

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