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Politics & elections, 1900

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Parliament. Mr. Gormly Inquisitive. Questions Regarding Wagga Sydney, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 November 1900 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met at 10.30 this morning. Mr. Gormly was informed by Mr. Fegan, for Mr. Hassall, that the Lands…

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Parliament. SYDNEY

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1900 · page 3

When the Assembly met to- day, Mr Norton tendered an apology for his offensive re marks to the Sergeant at arms on the last…

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The U. S. Presidential Election. MR. McKINLEY Elected. London

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1900 · page 3

The excitement over the Presidential Election continues high. In New York the feeling is very strong and a conflict is feared between the parties…

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Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday the Premier moved the second reading of the Old Age Pension bill, and said that while relieving indigence it will not discourage saving…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 6

THE Legislative Council resumed the debate on the second reading of the Industrial Arbitration Bill, Dr. Cullou attacked the measure, stating that the law already…

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Sydney Preparations. Question's in Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day it was stated by the Premier that the Executive committee of the Commonwealth celebrations were not yet appointed, but inquiries…

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Parliament. Rosehill Railway Resumption. Grave Charges. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 2

In the Legislature Assembly to-day the Premier's attention was drawn to the evidence in the case Bennett versus Amos, before the District Court, in…

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Presidential Election

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 3

The Republican candidate, Mr W. M'Kinley, has been re-elcted President of the United States by a larger electoral vote than in 1896, although,…

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Canadian Elections

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 3
Also in The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser

There are indications that the Laurier Government will be re-elected with a reduced majority. Sir Charles Tupper, leader of the Conservative…

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American Elections

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 12

An unparalled all-night demonstration was held in America in connection with the Presidential election. It is thought that McKinley is now…

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The Victorian Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 2

The Victorian elections have resulted in victory for the Opposition, as on counting heads at the so-called Liberal caucus held on Wednesday it was decided…

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Cable News. Latest Cables. (For the "Express," through Reuter's Agency.) the Presidential Election. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 2

The latest returns for the election of the Electoral College of the United States indicate that President M'Kinley carried 29…

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Winchcombe in Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 November 1900 · page 3

The Oppositionists are jubilant over the result of the Ashfield election…

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The Ashfield Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 November 1900 · page 2

The Ashfield electron took place on Saturday, and resulted in the return of the Opposition candidate, the polling being: Winchcombe, 968; Watkin, 634…

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Ashfield Election

The Temora Star · Wednesday 14 November 1900 · page 2

THE election for Ashfield to fill the vacancy in the Assembly, caused by the appointment of the Attorney-General (Mr. B. R. Wise) to the…

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1900 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the Speaker read a message from the Lieutenant Governor, saying that he was directed by the Socretary of State for the Colonies to…

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Victoria. Melbourne, Wednesday. Opening of Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1900 · page 2

Parliament opened this afternoon with the usual ceremony. The Governor's speech was very short, but it intimated that the Woman's Franchise Bill would again be…

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Latest Cables. the British Parliament. London, Tuesday afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 November 1900 · page 2

It is announced that the British Parliament will meet on December 3rd to p[?] a wer vote and wil than agjourn until February…

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The Commonwealth. Preparations in Sydney. Debate in Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 November 1900 · page 4

A general discussion took place in the Legislative Assembly to-night on the celebration proposals. Mr. Sleith moved the adjournment of…

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