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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1902

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Borough Council. Election of Mayor

The Temora Star · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening last, when there were present the Mayor, Ald…

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The Japanese Treaty. Debates in Parliament. Ministerial Statements. London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 4

In both Houses of Parliament debates took place last night on the treaty of alliance concluded between Great Britain and Japan…

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The Stock Board Elections

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 2

IN no other district in the State is so much interest being evinced in the annual election for Stock Board directors for the ensuing[?]twelve months…

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Federal Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 6

In the House, Attorney-General, in answer to Mr. O'Malley, (Tas.), said that he was not aware that, as stated by the hon, member, Senator Fraser had at South…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Sydney Smith moved the adjournment to discuss the question of the Federal capital site. He strongly resented the…

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Stock Board Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 2

Stock owners entitled to vot at the annual election for members of the Pasteres and Sto k Protection Board, and for the Sheep Directors' Board for the district are…

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Election of Mayor

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 7

A MEETING, having for its object the election of a Mayor for the Municipality of Hillston, was held in the Council Chambers at 3…

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Women in Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 2

Sir Wm. Lyne considers that women will not be debarred from sitting in the Federal Parliament under the new electoral law…

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The Stock Board Election

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 2

NEXT Friday stock-owners having the required qualification and privilege will be called upon to exercise their votes in the election of directors to…

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The Stock Board Elections. Polling Day Next

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 3

Polling day for the Stock Board elections on Friday next. A record vote is generally anti[?]pated, party feeling being very keen. Tumnt branch of the Farmers and…

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Original Correspondence. (Cath Editor Cootamundra Liberal). the Gundagai Stock Board Election

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 3

Dear Sir, -- As there seems to be a misapprehension abroard as to who is the chofen c. Ldidat for the Illabo brach of Farmers and Settlers Association for the…

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Women in Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 2

Sir W. Lyne states that according to the Electoral Bill and its concomitant the franchise Bill, and woman will be capauie of sitting in Parliament if she…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 2

The House of Representatives resumed the discussion on the tariff to-day on the item "furniture." A lengthy disoussion is anticipated…

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The Farmers' Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1902 · page 2

IF we wanted an example of the truth of the poet's reflection of the great results that come from small beginings we would find it in the wondrous…

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The Federal Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 4

Sir J. L. Bonython (S.A.) moved—"That sulphate of copper be removed from the free list." In South Australia, he said, nearly 3000 men were employed in obtaining…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 2

The House of Representatives to-day completed the timber duties, the exemption being postponed. Jewellery passed at 25 per cent.; watches,…

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The Stook Board Elections

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

FRIDAY last was polling day for the Stock Board elections. Interest in the election was keener this year than has ever been the case before—a…

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The Federal Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 4

Tasmania favors the Bombala site for the capital. It is not far from its own ports via Twofold Bay. Queensland would prefer' Lake George or Yass. Victoria, of course,…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 2

The House of Representatives to day, by 45 votes to 21, carried Mr. M'Millan's motion, placing printing paper on the free list…

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The New Hebrides. Discussion in the French Parliament. "Can Belong Only to France."

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 4

'LE Journal des Debats,' the leading French political newspaper, received in Sydney last week, contains detailed reports of the proceedings in the French…

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