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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

156 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 4 of 8

Latest Intelligence Sydney, Thursday. Opening of Commonwealth Parliament

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Friday 3 May 1901 · page 2

The hoisting of flags at all public schools throughout the Common wealth will take place on the 14th instant at 12.45 Sydney time…

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Opening of the Federal Parliament

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 2

YESTERDAY morning the commonwealth Parliament was formally opened by his Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York. The proceedings were carried out…

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English Parliament in 2000 A.d

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Friday 10 May 1901 · page 1

The English Parliament (says (“Answers”) will have to move with the times. Members will not be allowed to “talk out” a Bill; and…

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Latest Intelligence Sydney, Monday. The Opening of the Federal Parliament

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 2

In reply to the Duke of York’s message announcing the opening of the Federal Parliament, as wired by Mr. Chamberian be recognises in the splendid enthusiasm evoked…

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The Federal Parliament

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 2

Both Houses met in Melbourne on Friday, The Council Chamber was crowded with Spectators. Beyond the reading of the speech the business done was purely formal, consisting of the passing of some…

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Parties in the State Parliament

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 2

That the line of cleavage in the State Parliament is likely to be demarcated between the City and Country Parties is being rapidly made manifest by articles in the…

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The Federal Parliament. Governor-General's Speech

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 2

The Governor-General's, speech at the opening of the Federal Parliament gave the general outline of the ministerial policy. Measures would be submitted for adapting…

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Federal Parliament

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 2

THE President took his seat in the Senate at four p.m., on Tuesday, when thirty-three members were present. Senator O'Connor sat alone on the front Government…

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The Federal Parliament COMMENCED its work in earnest on Tuesday last. In the Senate

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 4

Senator Fraser (Victoria) moving the adoption of the Address-in-reply spoke of federal defence, expressing his belief in a citizen soldiery. Referring to commercial…

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The Federal Parliament

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 2

The debate on the Address-in-reply was continued in both Houses of the Federal Parliament yesterday, and is still unfinished. The whole discussion chiefly referred to the…

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State Elections and the Drink Traffic

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 4 June 1901 · page 3

WE are in receipt of the following communication from the president of the New South Wales Alliance Society, (Rev. Canon Boyee):--…

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CORRESPONDENCE The Parliamentary Candidates for the Braidwood Electorate, to the Editor of “The Express.”

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1901 · page 2

SIR,—As the time is now close at hand when the electors of this electorate will be called upon to select the most suitable man to represent this important district in the…

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The General Election

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 7 June 1901 · page 3

IT is considered probable that the dissolution of Parliament will take place this afternoon or to-morrow. The writs for the elections trust be issued within four days,…

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Mr. R. M. Higgins’ Electioneering Campaign

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Friday 7 June 1901 · page 2

Mr. R. M. Higgins returned on Wednesday evening after a most successful tour through the northern end of the electorate. He commenced his campaign, as already…

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The Federal Parliament

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 2

In the House Representatives on Wednesday Mr. Cook's [?] ragarding the cessation of the importation of kanaka labour was negatived and the Address in Reply was agreed to on the…

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Dissolution of Parliament. Friday. 7.35 p m

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 2

Parliament will be dissolved on 11th instant. Writs will be issued on the 15tb, nomintions on the 22ad, and polling day on the…

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The Coming Elections

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 2

Members of the pretend Legislative Assembly and candidates for seats in the new House are silks interested in the data of dissolution of the present Assembly. Mr. Sea, the State Premier, was…

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Election Mems

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 2

On Saturday night Mr. R. M. Higgins delivered a stirring address in the Hall, Jembaicumbene, to a very appreciative audience…

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Latest Telegrams DISSOLUTION of PARLIAMENT. Sydney, Friday night

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 12 June 1901 · page 2

Parliament. will be dissolved on TUESDAY, 11TH INSTANT. Writs will be issued on the 15TH NOMINATION ,DAY, 22ND…

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Federal Parliament

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 14 June 1901 · page 3

THE House of Representatives met at 2.30 p.m. The Acts Inspection Bill was considered in committee. The bill was reported with…

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