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Politics & elections, 1902

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The Federal Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 4

Moving resolutions similar to those adopted by the House of Representatives, Vice-President O'Connor, of the Executive Council, said that Australia had sent 12,733 men to…

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Imperial Parliament. London, Jan. 31

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 2

In the House of C[?]mmons last night Mr. Balfour explained the Procedure Bill, introduced to deal with matters of privilege. The bill which is to be referred to a special…

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Telegrams. Federal Parliament. Sydney

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr Reid's, motion^ re the Governor-General was withdrawn after a lengthy discussion, during which it was admitted the Lord…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 5

In the Senate to-day Mr. R. E. O'Conn[?]r moved the second reading of the Electoral Bill. The de[?]ate was then adjourned till Wednesday next…

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Commonwealth Parliament. Lord Hopetoun's Speech. at the A.n.a. Banquet. Criticism by Mr. Reid

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 2

When the House of Representatives met on Thursday, Mr. Reid moved the suspension of the Standing Orders, so as to enable him to…

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Coming Stock Board Election

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 2

Mr. G. W. Last, of Fern Hill, does not intend to seek re-election on the Stock Board. As far as we can ascertain, all the other members of the present Board will be…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser "This is true liberty, when freeborn men, Having to advise the public, may speak free." Milton. Saturday, February 1, 1902. the Federal Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 2

Notwithstanding some errors of judgment which can be charged against the Federal Government, the strength of the position occupied by…

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Stock Board Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 2

The last Government Gazette notifies the appointment of Mr. Charles Lyuc as returning officer for the election to the Board under the Stock Act 1898, for the…

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Municipal. the Nominations--two Candidates Go In

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 2

At noon to-day (Tuesday) the Mayor Ald. Benjamin announced that the following nominations had been received, viz.:--…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 2

In the Senate to-day, in reply to Mr. Higgina (Vic.), who wanted to know if, in case there was a prospect of peace or fair terms, the Federal Government would…

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Wagga Municipal Council. the Annual Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 3

The nominations of candidates for the vacancies is the Wagga Borough Council were officially read over by the returning officer (Alderman R. S. Heydon) at the…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarily endorse the opinions of our Correspondents. the Municipal Election (To the Editor of the Wagaa Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 3

Sir,—I am in receipt of a circular soliciting my vote in connection with the forthcoming municipal election, I am surprised to read, that, in the opinion of the person…

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The Municipal Elections. (To the Editor.)

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 4

Sir.—I am to-day in receipt of a circular soliciting my vote in connection with the forthcoming municipal election. I am astonished to read that, in…

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The Candidates

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 4

At the conclusion of the official announcement, the returning officer called upon the various candidates to address the meeting…

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Federal Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 2

The House of Representatives completed the machinery division list yesterday, and a number of additional items were added to the…

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The Federal Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 4

In the House on Tuesday week, the Premier, in answer to Sir J. L. Bonython (S.A.), said that the Government intended to enforce the provisions of the Post and…

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Municipal Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 2

The municipal elections for the representation of the South Ward will take p[?]ace to-day, the poll opening at the O[?]dfellows' Hall at 8 a. m. and closing at 5 i[?] m. The…

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The Municipal Election

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 10

ON Monday next the ratepayers of the Hillston Municipality will be called upon to return two Aldermen to the Council. Five gentlemen have…

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Our Telegrams. Wallendbeen, Friday. Mayoral Election

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 2

At the Mayoral election all were present, with the exception of the new member of the council, Alderman Sweeney. Ex-alderman Smith was also present…

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To-day's Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 2

The Municipal elections eventuate to­day. The only contest is in the South Ward, in which the retiring alderman, Mr. C. Silverwood. and Mr. Alexander…

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