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Politics & elections, 1902

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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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Mention in Parliament. London, March 11

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 2

In the House of Lords yesterday the official reports of the disaster to Lord Methuen's force were read. The commander-in-chief of the army (Earl Roberts), in…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Barton denied that he in any way interfered in the Queensland general election nor instigated any members of the Federal…

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Cable News. in Parliament. Tribute by Earl Roberts. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 2

In the House of Lords yesterday the official reports of the disaster to Lord Methuen's force were read. The Commander-in-Chief of the Army (Earl…

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Cable News. Serious British Reverse. Lord Methuen Wounded and Captured. De La Rey Again Successful. Scenes in Parliament. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 2

News was received yesterday of a serious reverse which betel a British force commanded by Lieutenent-General Lord Methuen, in the Western…

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Queensland Elections. All Ministers Re-elected. a Government Majority Assured. Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 2

The general elections passed off without any great display of excitement. The principal feature of the day's proceedings was the re election of all the Ministers…

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Federal Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 7

It is supposed that G. H. Reid got the Burton Ministry to propose a 10 per cent. duty on printing paper by telling Turner that he was too much afraid of the "Age"…

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The News in Parliament. Irish Disloyalists

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 2

Mr. Brodrick, Secretary for War, read Lord Kitchener's despatch in the House of Commons, on Monday afternoon amid profound silence, until it announced the capture…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Sir George Turner, making a supplementary tariff statement, said he proposed to leave kerosene as it was. Tea also he would…

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Federal Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 3

The Senate and house of Representatives made further progress yesterday with the Electrical and Public Service Bills respectively…

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Federal Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 5

Senator O'Connor explained that the captain of the ship at Fremantle, from whose vesel six Chinese had deserted, had given a bond of £600 to the local Customs officials…

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Commonwealth Parliament. No Duty on Tea

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

The House of Representative on Thursday carried an amendment, proposed by Mr. Watson, that tea be admitted free. The voting was 28 for the…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

In the Senate to-day Mr. Higgs moved the adjournment to call attention to the determination of the Government to send another 2000 troops to South Africa…

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Australia and the War. 2000 More Men to Be Sent. Statements in Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 2

When the House of Representative met on Thursday afternoon the Prime Minister said he had a statement to make with regard to an important matter. The…

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The State Parliament. Activity of the Opposition Leader. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1902 · page 2

In view of the indications of protracted recess, Mr. Lee, leader of the Opposition, has convened a me[?]ng of the members of his party for to-morrow afternoon at…

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Imperial Parliament. Irish Land Bill

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 March 1902 · page 2

Mr. Wyndham, Chief Secretary for Ireland, introduced the Irish land Bill in the House of Commons last night, and it was road the first time. It…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1902 · page 3

In the Honse of Representatives to-day Mr. Barton said it was not the intention of the Government to re-commit the tea duties, though they were still of opinion…

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South Australian Parliament. Reduction Assented To. Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 March 1902 · page 4

His Excellency the Governor has re­ceived notification that His Majesty the King has assented to the Constitution Amendment Act, reducing the number of member…

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The Federal Parliament. Mr. Barton Questioned. No Action Intended. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 March 1902 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Barton was questioned relative to the alleged shooting of two Australian officers in South Africa for killing…

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The Hobart Election

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

Considerable interest was taken in the by election in Hobart for the House of Representatives, in the place of Mr. Fred. [?] deceased. It…

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