Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1903

352 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 5 of 18

Our Local Parliament. Monday, April 20

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Bourko Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on the above date to at 8 p.m. Present: The Mayor, and Alderman…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 29 April 1903 · page 3

It is probable that the State Parliament will meet for the despatch of business in either the last week in May or the first week in June…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Delay in Convening Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 3

THE Parliamentary season for 1903 should have commenced last month. There is no possibility of its commencing before next month. For this there is absolutely no…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Our Local Parliament. Monday, May 4

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 May 1903 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on the above date. Present: The Mayo (in the chair), and Aldermen Nash,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Rabbit Act and the Election. (To the Editor of the Dubbo Dispatch.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 2

SIR,--It may not be out of place at the present times to say a few words on the above Act [?] election to bring the Board up to the required number is now in progress. A joint…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not necessarily identify ourselves with opinions expressed under this heading.] Sir,—It may not be out of place at Rabbit Act and the Election. (To the Editor Dubbo Liberal.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 4

[We do not necessarily identify ourselves with opinions expressed under this heading.] Sir,—It may not be out of place at…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Pastures Protection Board. the Election

The Western Herald · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 2

On May 4, the Nomination Day in connection with the election of the Board under the Pastures Protection Act of 1902, only six, the required number, stockowners were…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 20 May 1903 · page 3

Sir John See states that Parliament will meet early in June…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Our Local Parliament. Monday, May 18, 1903

The Western Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1903 · page 2

The ordinary fortnight meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council, was held at the Chambers on the obove date. Present: The Mayor, and Ald. Rayment,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Parliament to Meet

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 May 1903 · page 4

It is generally expected that the State Parliament will meet on Jane 19th…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tasmaninan Parliament. Hobart

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1903 · page 3

The Tasmanian Parliament opened yesterday, and adjourned until the 28th instant. Nineteen members sat on the Ministerial benches, and fifteen on the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Victorian Railway Strike. The Bill Before Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 23 May 1903 · page 3

THE second reading of the Strike Suppression Bill (the penal clauses having been eliminated) was carried in the Victorian Assembly on Tuesday night by 66 votes to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Federal Parliament

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 May 1903 · page 2

Arrangements for opening of the Federal Parliament have been completed. The Government has a big programme prepared…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 27 May 1903 · page 4

Arrangements for the opening of the Federal Parliament to-morrow are now completed. The Government has a big programme prepared…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Opening of the Federal Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 May 1903 · page 3

The second session of the Federal Parliament was opened to-day with the usual ceremony. There was a large attendance of members and the general public…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Federal Parliament. The Govornor-General's Speech

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 May 1903 · page 2

THE Federal Parliament was opened yesterday (Tuesday). After referring to his own appointment the Governor-General (Lord Tennyson) invited…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The State Parliament. Not to Meet Till June 16

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 May 1903 · page 2

IT was decided at the recent meeting of the State Cabinet that Parliament should be called together for the despatch of business on Tuesday, June 16. Ministers claim that they have…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election of Coonamble P.P. Board

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 May 1903 · page 3

THE polling for the election of six directors of the Pastures Protection Board, for the district of Coonamble, took place last weak. Two hundred ballot papers were received, five of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Federal Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 May 1903 · page 4

The debate on the address in the Federal Parliament was continued in both Houses and is still unfinished…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Commonwealth. Opening of Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 May 1903 · page 6

The second session of the Federal Parliament was opened at noon on Tuesday by his Excellency the Governor-General, Lord Tennyson. The Governor-General read the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →