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Politics & elections, 1902

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The Amenities of Members of Parliament

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 8

Mr. Pulsford, in the Senate, wanted to know the reason of the closing of post-offices in New South Wales? The Postmaster-General: " For the…

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American Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 4

About the whole proceedinges of the United Slates Congress there is an in-formality and freedom which contrast very sharply with our own Parliament.When…

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Meeting of the Federal Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 2

On this day week the Commonwealth Parliament will resume, after a month's recess for the Christmas holidays, and continue its labors on…

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A Mastiff in Parliament

The Junee Democrat · Friday 10 January 1902 · page 2

When Lord North was Prime Minister mastiff made his way into the House of Commons,and seatedhimself pit the Front Opposition Bench, signalling his exploit by a loud…

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American Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 5

About the whole proceedings of the United States Congress there is an informality and freedom winch contrast very sharply with our own Parliament…

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Election of Wardens

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 10

THE Rev. J. Ward desires us to state that the election of Church. Wardens will take place at the conclusion of the evening service…

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The State Parliament. a Country Party Proposed

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 2

Political matters in connection with the next session of the State Parliament will, it is understood, be further complicated by the formation of an aggressive…

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Continental Calumny of Britain. Action in the Federal Parliament. Motion by Mr. Barton

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 4

When the House of Representatives met at 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Barton said: On behalf of the Ministry, I desire to make a statement on…

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Election of Committee

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 3

Before proceeding to the election the list if financial members eligible to vote and is elected on the Committee, was compiled. Although the Society had 150 members last…

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The Federal Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 5

The Federal Parliament met again on Tuesday last in order to proceed with business left in the following stage of incompleteness:—In the House of…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

The tariff was further considered in the House of Representatives to-day. The duty on boilers, pumps, machines, and machinery not otherwise included, was fixed at 20 per…

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Imperial Parliament. Opened in State. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

Parliament was opened by the King today with brilliant ceremonials. The procession to Westminster was a magnificent spectacle…

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Opening of the Imperial Parliament. London, Jan. 16

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

The procession from Marlborough House to Westminster, was a magnificeent one, the King and Queen being greeted with enthusiasm. There was a brilliant scene in the…

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The Common Wealth Parliament's Resolution. Welcomed in Great Britain

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

All the papers comment on the resolution passed by the Commonwealth Parliament, expressing indignation at the baseless charges brought against the honour of the people and…

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Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives. the Tariff Under Consideration. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

When the House of Representatives met this afternoon Mr. Barton stated that it was intended to send with Colonel Williams, C.B., whose services were…

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The Municipal Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

So far very little interest has been evinced in the fort coming elections to the Borough Council, which take place on the 4th February. The retiring aldermen are:—…

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Municipal Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

Comparatively unnoticed, the elections to the Municipal Council of four "suburban fathers," or the reelection of the retiring aldermen, have again approached…

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Imperial Parliament. an Amendment to the Address. London, friday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 21 January 1902 · page 2

In the House of Commons Mr. Frederick Cawley (Liberal), member for the Prestwich Division of South-east Laucashire, with the approval of Sir H…

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Stock Board Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 21 January 1902 · page 2

The annual election in connection with the Wagga Sheep Board and the Pastures and Stock Protection Board will take lace on 27th February. The…

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Debates in Parliament. the House of Lords

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 3

Spirited debates took place in both Houses of Parliament on the King's Speech. In the House of Lords the Earl of…

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