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Politics & elections, 1902

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Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Hollis asked whether it was a fact that the wheel of the sleeping car of the Melbourne express which broke down yesterday was made in…

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Federal Parliament. the Capital

The Worker · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 5

The chief matter of interest dealt with by the Federal Parliament during the past few days, has been the appointment of experts to examine find report upon sites for the…

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Federal Parliament. the Prorogation. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 2

The Commonwealth Parliament was prorogued this afternoon by Lord Tennyson, the Acting Governor-General, with the usual ceremonies, until 14th…

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The [?] Board Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 2

The nomination of candidates for the Wagga District Rabbit Board were received by the Returning Officer yesterday, and the election has been…

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Sporting. a Review of the Melbourne Cup Candidates

The Temora Star · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 3

Miltiades, 5yrs, 8st, 2lb, by Eiridspord (imp.)--Umilta, is a chestnut horse a distance should suit; his best performance was beating Royal Artillery in the S.A.J.C…

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On the Land. Rabbit Board Election

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 15 October 1902 · page 2

Up to Tuesday, but seven applications had been received by the returning officer of the Rabbit Board election for ballot-papers. Seeing the election is to take place on…

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Rabbit Board Elections

The Temora Star · Wednesday 15 October 1902 · page 2

EIGHTEEN nominations have been received by the Returning Officer for the Wagga Board. As only four are to be elected, a poll will have to be…

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Sporting. a Review of the Melbourne Cup Candidates

The Temora Star · Wednesday 15 October 1902 · page 2

Bon Voyage, 5yrs, 6st 10lb, by Mostyn from Thebes, was a smart three-years-old, and easily beat Seclusion at Caulfield just before the A.J.C. Meeting, but starting…

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Rabbit Board Election

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 15 October 1902 · page 2

The following nominations have been received for the Gundagai Rabbit Board election: T. P. Arragon, nominated by R. W…

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Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1902 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the Premier in reply to Mr. Broughton, said that if time permitted the Government would this session submit a bill for the election of a…

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Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Wednesday. Victorian Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1902 · page 2

The Victorian Parliament was officially opened to-day. At the meeting of the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Duncan Gillies was elected Speaker. The Governor's…

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Opening of Victorian Parliament. Mr. Duncan Gillies Elected Speaker

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 October 1902 · page 2

The 19th Parliament of Victoria was formally assembled on Tuesday by a Commission, consisting of the Chief Justice and Justice Holroyd. The…

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The State Parliament. Movement for Secession. House Counted Out. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 October 1902 · page 3

Mr. George moved the [?] of the Legislative Assembly to-night to discuss the expediency of the secession of this State from the Commonwealth,…

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Municipal Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1902 · page 2

The official nomination in connection with the election of an Alderman for the Central Ward, to fill the vacancy in the Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Dr…

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Rabbit Board Election

The Junee Democrat · Friday 17 October 1902 · page 2

The nomination for election to the Gundagai Rabbit Board are advertised in our business columns. The following information appearing in the…

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The Walesian Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 18 October 1902 · page 4

The Premier stated in the Legislative Assembly the other evening, in reply to Dr. Ross, that instructions had been given to have a thorough inspection and report made…

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Parliament Must Face Reform

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 18 October 1902 · page 4

Mr Rose, the member for Argyle, addressed a meeting of his constituents at [?] on Saturday evening. Referring to his resignation from the country party and…

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The State Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 October 1902 · page 2

In the Assembly the debate on the financial statement was proceeded with, and an all night sitting is promised. With a view to bringing the matter to a…

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The Imperial Parliament. Scene in the House of Commons an Irish Member Suspended. London, Oct. 17

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 October 1902 · page 2

A violent scene occurred in the House of Commons last evening. Mr. Balfour moved that precedence be given to Government business, whereupon the Irish members…

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The Rabbit Board Election. Tumut's "Bunch."

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 18 October 1902 · page 2

The Tumut branch of the Farmers and Settler's Association has selected a bunch for the Rabbit Board election, the four candidates chosen being residence of Tumut…

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