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Politics & elections, 1902

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The Imperial Parliament. Opening of the Session. a Brilliant Spectacle. the King's Speech. London, Jan. 17

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1902 · page 3

Parliament was opened yesterday by His Majesty the King, the ceremony being of unusual splendour…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 2

In the Senate to-day, Mr. R. E. O'Connor moved resolutions similar to those passed by the House of Representatives in regard to the war in South Africa. The debate is…

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The New Hebrides. Reference in the French Parliament. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 2

In the French Chamber of Deputies last night M. Etienne, the leader of the Colonial party, said that the New Hebrides demanded the serious attention…

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Imperial Parliament. the Debate on the Address. Speech by Mr. Chamberlain. a Brilliant Defence. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 2

In the House of Commons last night, Mr. Frederick Cawley, Locral member for the Presiwich Division of South-East Lancashire, with the approval of Sir…

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Federal Parliament Sydney

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 3

The Senate passed a similar loyal resolution to that passed by the House of Representatives last week in regard to the Boer war…

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Na[?]andera Pastoral and Agricultural Association. Election of Officers

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 3

The first meeting of the new Committee of the N. P. & A. Association, was held yesterday at the Royal Mail Hotel, when there were present: Messrs…

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The Federal Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 5

In the House, Labor Leader Watson (N.S.W.), on a motion of adjournment, drew attention to the fact that by a recently arrived steamer 23 Chinese immigrants were…

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Commonwealth Parliament. a Disloyal Petition

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 3

When the Senate met on Thursday, Senator Peace (W.A.) presented a petition from a number of persons, praying that the Australian Contingents now…

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Imperial Parliament. London, Jan. 24

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 2

Mr. Wanklyn intends to move a further amendment on the address in reply to the effect that all pro-Beers be prosecuted for seditious [?]terances. He quotes as…

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Imperial Parliament. Amendments on the Address. England and Persia. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 7

In the House of Commons last night another amendment on the Addross-in-Reply to the King's Speech was moved by Mr. Joseph Walton, Liberal member…

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Election of Directors

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 8

BY advertisement it will be seen that the annual election of Directors under the Pastures and Stock Protection Act takes place on the noon of…

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Commonwealth Parliament. Electoral Bill

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 2

The Contingent Vote Bill, to provide for an Act to regulate Parliamentary elections, was introduced in the Senate on Friday. The measure is a long one, and has been…

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Imperial Parliament. London, Jan. 20

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 2

Mr James Wanklyn, although widely supported, withdraw the amendment to the Address-in-Reply, of which he had given notice, calling upon the Government…

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Imperial Parliament. the Address in Reply. Redmond's Amendment Rejected. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 3

In the House of Commons last night the discussion on the amendment to the Address-in-Reply, complaining of the refusal of the Government to bring in a…

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Municipal Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 2

Nominations were received by the Council Clerk, Mr. R. Emblem, up to midnight last night for the annual vacancies in the Municipal Council caused by the retirement of…

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Imperial Parliament. Irish Land Threats. Nationalist Threats. London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 3

IN the House of Commons yesterday the debate on the Address in Reply to the Ring's speech was resumed. Mr. John Redmond, leader of the Irish…

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The Stock Board. the Coming Elections. Action by the Coolac Farmers. Mr. J. McINERNEY NOMINATED

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 2

A MEETING of the Coolac branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in the Coolac pavilion on Saturday afternoon last, mainly to decide what action…

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Municipal Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 2

WE are pleased to find that the public still continue to take a spirited interest in their municipal affairs. In many municipalities it is deplored that…

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Municipal Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 2

THE nominations for filling the vacancies in the municipal councils closed on Monday night. These will be read next Tuesday, nomination day, at 12 noon, by the…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1902 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Watson moved the adjournment of the House, protesting against the action of the Minister of Defence in authorising the…

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