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Southern Highlands · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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Unlawful Acts on Polling Day

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 25 July 1906 · page 6

The Chief Federal Electoral Officer desires to call attention to several now provisions in the Commonwealth Electoral Amending Act of 1906. The…

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Mr. Crick and Parliament

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 28 July 1906 · page 6

As soon as formal business had been disposed of in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday the Premier resumed his debate on his motion,—"That the hon,…

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Mayoral Election at Bowral. Was It Legal!

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1906 · page 2

Some consternation was occasioned at the last meeting of the Bowral Council, shortly after the business commenced, by the newly elected representative of Merilbah Ward,…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 1 August 1906 · page 6

In the Assembly on Wednesday evening the House having gone into committee. The Premier moved,—"That it is…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday evening, the Attorney General in reply to Mr. M'Farlane, who asked: "Is it a fact that the Crown law…

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Railway Management. Discussion in Parliament

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 6

The Premier, in moving the second roading of the bill, said he saw no necessity to go into details, with which the House was unfortunately only too…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Commissioners Appointment Bill

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 6

During the greater part of last week the Assembly was considering in committee the Railway Commissioners Appointment Bill…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 6

The House, in committee of supply, further debated the proposed spirit duties. The Minister of Customs said he had…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Free Education Bill

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 22 August 1906 · page 6

The Minister for Education moved the second reading of the Free Education Bill. He said befell the measure would be welcomed by all members of…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives Excise Duties on Spirits

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 22 August 1906 · page 6

In Committee of Ways and Means, consideration of the excise duties on spirits was resumed. Mr. Deakin moved that the excise…

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Re-election of Ministers

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1906 · page 3

The necessity under the Constitution Act for members of the Legislative Assembly who accept Ministerial office baring to go to their constinents for reelection has for…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate Naval Defence

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 5 September 1906 · page 6

Senator Playford in reply to Senator Pearce said that cruisers such as the Katoomba, if in good condition, would be suitable to a limited extent as train…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 6

On Wednesday night the Premier in a speech extending over two and a half hours made his Budget statement Some of the leading features are as…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 September 1906 · page 6

Sir John Quick explained that he had decided to move the ad valorem duty at the request of a number of members. A case was now pending…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly. Abolition of State Governorship

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 September 1906 · page 6

Mr. Griffith moved,—" That in the opinion of this Home the time has arrived when the office of State Governor should be abolished, and the…

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State Parliament

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 September 1906 · page 6

In the Legislative Council on Wednesday night the Gaming and Betting Bill passed its second reading stage, and the House went into committee to…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 6

The Minister for Education, in reply to Mr. Honly, said that as far bb the funds at the disposal of the department would allow, steps would be taken to…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 26 September 1906 · page 6

The Chief Secretary moved the expediency of bringing in a bill to amend the Parliamentary Electorates and Election Act. He said they had…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives Tariff Amendment

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 26 September 1906 · page 6

Mr. Joseph Cook moved the re-committal of the resolutions with a view of striking out "fertilisers" and "seed drills."…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. the Mining Bill

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 29 September 1906 · page 6

Consideration of the Mining Bill was resumed in committee. On clause 23, "Governor may grant leases,"…

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