Formal Opening of Parliament
The formal opening of the State Parliament took place on Wednesday, when his Excellency the Governor, Sir Harry Rawson, read the speech from the Throne. Under…
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Politics & elections, 1904
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N.S.W. Parliament
Parliament was opened on Wednesday by his Excellency the Governor with the usual ceremonies. The Speech stated:—"It affords me much pleasure to call you together at the earliest possible date…
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A few days ago Mr. E. W. O’Sullivan had something to say about the “ accidental majority ” of the Liberal party at the recent elections. The actual number…
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The House of Representatives [?] deal with the Arbitration Bill to-morrow, and when the discussion, is [?] Sir George Turner will have the [?]…
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In the Tender field election Mr. Lee has a majority of over 700, while at Bingara Mr. Moore has 1228…
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THE State Parliament resumed business last Tuesday. The Ministerial statement promised by the Premier was made, but Mr. Carruthers did not open up any fresh ground…
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MET on Tuesday. Mr. Curruthers outlined the Government programme explaining that the session would be a short one, mainly devoted to financial reform…
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As soon as the Legislative Council met on Tuesday for the resumption of business, Mr. Hughes, as the representative of the Government, announced the Ministerial programme for the present session,…
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In the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Sir William Lyne gave notice that on October 6, on the motion to go into Committee of Supply, he would…
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In view of the probability of an early dissolution of the Federal Parliament. the Labour organisations in this State are already displaying very great…
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IT is generally believed in political circles that, whatever the result of the censure motion at the end of this week, there will be a general election. Should Mr. Reid be defeated, he will be sure to…
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A chance observation dropped by the Attorney-General in the Assembly on Tuesday indicated that the budget speech will not be delivered this week. Mr. Lee intends to test the accuracy of the…
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William Martin, J. P. Moama, who was charged at the Circuit Court, Deniliquin, with having unla [?]administered an oath in connection with the late…
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In the Assembly on Tuesday, after the preliminary business had been disposed of, foxes engrossed the attention of the House. Mr. Winchcombe wanted all dog taxes to be paid over to the pastures…
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The subject of relief for the unemployed was given a field-night in the Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Norton moved the suspension of the Standing Orders. The one point unintentionally made clear…
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The events of the past week go to show that history is about to repeat itself, and that Mr. Carruthers will hold office by the grace of the Labor party, as…
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After Mr. Reid’s statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday night. Mr. Isaacs on Wednesday decided to withdraw the motion of…
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In the Assembly on Tuesday the premier took the preliminary steps in Committee of Ways and Means to stop the leakages in connection with stamp duties, which he had made a feature of in his…
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The sitting in the Legislative Assembly was very short on Tuesday night, extending only from 4.30 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. It was private members' night, and the first business was a bill by Mr. Waddell to…
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In the Assembly last night Mr. Ashton gave notice for to-night for [?] to introduce Closer Settlement Bill The land and Income tax Amendment Bill…
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