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Politics & elections, 1902

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Federal Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 17 May 1902 · page 5

Senator Neild (N.S.W.) inquired whether the attention of the Government had been drawn to a statement in a Genoese news paper to the effect that it was intended by…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1902 · page 5

The Senate to-day, by 16 to 12, carried a resolution against the Government in favor of suggesting an amendment in the tariff reducing the duty on bottled beer from 15d in…

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N.s.w. Bye-elections

The Worker · Saturday 17 May 1902 · page 4

The Pyrmont election takes place on Saturday, 24th May. There are two candidates in the field—John McNeill, the selected Labor candidate, who has the P.L.L., the…

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The New Rabbit Act. the Board Election. Important Details

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1902 · page 4

THE regulations in connection with the Rabbit Act which came into force on the let of this month are now available in so far as they set out the process of…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 May 1902 · page 2

In the Senate to-day, Senator O'Connor stated that the Governor-General's resignation was irrevocable. An address of congratulation to King…

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Federal Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 5

Last week, the Vice-President of the Executive Council, in reply to Senator Neild, said the regulations provided for cessation of work in the Customs Department at 5 p.m…

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New South Wales Wales Parliament. the Governor's Speech

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 7

In consequence of the uncertainty as to the arrival of the new Governor, the opening of the State Parliament has been postponed until Wednesday next. The…

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Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday. the Federal Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 2

The Senate to-day decided to suggest a reduction of duty on raisins from 3d to 2d per lb. ROBBERY OF JEWELLERY…

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Correspondence. We do not necessarlly endorse the opinions of our correspondent. Voting for Parliamentary Candidates. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 2

SIR.—For your information I embody here with a rule passed without reforence to the members at the recent conference of the Australian Workers' Union, hold in…

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N.s.w. Bye-elections

The Worker · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 4

Pyrmont.—Mr. John McNeill has been battling vigorously during the week and has throughout had the support of various' Laborites and Labor members. But he Will…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. " This la true liberty, when freeborn men, Having to advise the public, may speak free." Milton. Saturday, May 24, 1901. the Governor and the Opening of Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 2

Sir Henry Rawson, the new Governor of this State, arrived at Auckland by the San Francisco mail steamer on Wednesday, and is expected to reach…

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The Meeting of Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 2

The State Parliament of New South Wales will be opened for the transaction of business to-morruw. The session should prove of more than…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to-day, an address congratulating the King on the occasion of his coronation was adopted on the motion of Mr. Deakin, seconded by Mr…

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Opening of Parliament. Governor's Speech. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 2

The opening of the State Parliament, which took place at noon to-day, was surrounded with the customary pomp and ceremony. Every inch of available space…

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N.S.W. Parliament. the Opening Ceremony. the Government Proposals. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 3

Beautiful weather prevailed to-day, and at noon the Governor Sir H. H. Rawson opened Parliament. There was a very large gathering at the ceremony…

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Election of Rabbit Board

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 2

It is notified that an election of members of the Rabbit Board for the rabbit district of The Hume will shortly be held in accordance with the Act. Tuesday, June 3, has…

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The Opening of Parlia­ment

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 2

THE State Parliament of New South Wales was opened with the usual pomp and ceremony incidental to such a function by the new Governor (Sir…

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Opening of Parliament. Governor's Speech. Sydney

The Junee Democrat · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 3

The opening of the State Parliament. which took place at noon today, was surrounded with the customary pomp and ceremony. Every inch of…

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Methul News. Selecting a Candidate for the Rabbit Board

Coolamon Echo · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon last a large number of the farmers and settlers of Methul and district met at the Hall for the purpose of selecting a…

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The New Rabbit Act. Manner And' Method on Election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 2

The Rabbit Act of 1901, which came into force on the 1st inst, will shortly engross the attention of land and stock-owners, inasmuch as the Board…

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