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Politics & elections, 1903

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The Evolution of the British Parliament. Chapter Vi

The Worker · Saturday 18 April 1903 · page 2

This was the only "proposal" of tho army which recommended a restriction of the privileges of the Lords. This moderation was attributed to the influence of…

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The Dissolution of Parliament. MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 3

Although the Prime Minister still maintains silence on the subject it is regarded as ce[?]ain that the House of Representatives will be dissolved simultaneously with the Senate in…

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Federal Elections

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 3

In Melbourne there continues to be much speculation as to whether the elections for the House of Representatives will…

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This Member for Hay. Believes Parliament Will Live Its Full Term

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 April 1903 · page 4

At a banquet given on Saturday night to Mr. G. A. Miller, manager of the Red Lion Brewery. Hay who is leaving for Bendigo reference was made to political…

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Federal Elections

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1903 · page 4

In Melbourne there continues to be much speculation as to whether the elections for the House of Representatives will be held when the retiring Senators go the country…

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Pastures Protection Board. Election of Two Directors

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 3

The election of two directors to the newly constituted Pastures Protection Board of Narandera took place on Tuesday. By the new Pastures…

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Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 2

The State Parliament has been further [?]ogued until 26th May…

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The Imperial Parliament. Budget Speech. London, April 24

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 2

Mr.Ritchie, the chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered his Budget speech in the House of Commons yesterday. In the course of his statement he said that he was…

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The Evolution of Tee British Parliament. Chapter Vii

The Worker · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 2

To Cromwell then said John Bradshaw of the Council of Slate: "You mistake, sir, if you think the Parliament dissolved. No power on earth can dissolve Parliament…

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Charge Against a Member of Parliament. Alleged Fraudulent Conversion

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 4

At the Central Police Court, Sydney, before Mr Wilshire, S. M., George Howarth, the representative of the representative of the e;lectorate at Willougbby in the…

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Political Notes. Meeting of the State Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 4

The State Parliament was recently prorogued until May 26. It is understood that one or more members of the Government is anxious that the House…

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The Bethesda Strike. Debate in Parliament. Opposition Motion Defeated. London, April 28

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 2

In the House of Commons last night a motion was moved by Mr. H. H. Aequith, a prominent, member of the Opposition, declaring that the inaction of the Government…

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The Evolution of the British Parliament. Chapter Viii

The Worker · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 2

The refusal to permit Cromwell to exercise the absolute veto in certain cases had thoroughly convinced him that it was necessary to frame an iron-bound Constitution…

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The Meeting of Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 5 May 1903 · page 2

Ministers are actively engaged in the preparation of the business to be submitted to Parliament on its reassembling early in June. The…

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Australian Population. Total on 31st DECEMBER, 3,883,817 the Basis for the Federal Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 5 May 1903 · page 4

As the number of members to be allotted to each State for the House of Representatives depends on the latest population statistics adopted by the Governor…

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Failure of Negotiations. Executive Discharged. Parliament Summoned. Thursday Morning

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 May 1903 · page 3

All negotiations in the railway crisis having failed, the Victorian Cabinet has given tire members of the Executive of the Employees' Association notice that their…

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The Evolution Op the British Parliament. Chapter Ix

The Worker · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 2

The Opposition was headed by Sir Arthur Haslerig, "who aspired no higher than to be n commoner of England," and Thomas. Scott, member for Aylesbury…

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Railway Dispute in Victoria. Employees to Be Removed. Parliament Summoned. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 2

All negotiations relating to the railway crisis have failed, and the Victorian Cabinet has given members of the executive of the railway societies notice to dispense with…

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Pastures Protection Board Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 2

It is anticipated that the election of two additional members of the Wagga Pastures Protection Board will take place shortly. The compilation and printing of…

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Reassembling of Parliament Probably on Tuesday Fortnight. Business of the Session

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 2

There is a confident belief in federal Ministerial circles that the Commonwealth Parliament will be able to reassemble on Tuesday fortnight (May 26,…

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