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Politics & elections, 1900

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Imperial Parliament. Proposed Colonial Representation

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 15

LONDON, April 4.—In the House of Commons last night Mr. T. C. H. Hedderwick (Liberal), member for Wick Burghs, moved a resolution that the colonies should have some direct…

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Municipal Election Extraordinary Vacancy

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 3

On Tuesday last the public nomination of candidates to fill the vacancy in the Penrith Council caused by the resignation of Mr L Litton came off in the presence of about a score of ratepayers, very…

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The Late Election and the Government

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 15

THERE are two reasons why the result of the, Phillip Division election should be nailed with general satisfaction; first, because it restores to public life a familiar…

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The Federal Bill in the British Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1900 · page 8

Commenting upon the proposal of Mr. Haldane, M.P., for the creation of an Imperial Court of Apped, the Macch number of the "Judicial Review" indicates the…

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The Phillip Election

Evening News · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 8

On Thursday evening a large meeting of the electors of the Phillip Division assembled outside Fagan's Q.E.C. Hotel; Abercrombie-street, in response to a notification that' Mr. D. O'Connor would return thanks…

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Legislative Council Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1900 · page 4

Eight members of the Legislative Council retired from their positions on Saturday by effluxion of time, and the elections to fill their vacancies will take place on May 16. The greatest…

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Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 4

Parliament has been further prorogued until May 22, but has not been summoned to meet on that day "for the dispatch of business." When asked on what date the Houses would probably…

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Parliament Further Prorogued

Evening News · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 6

The weekly meeting of the Executive was held yesterday, the Governor presiding. The chief business transacted was the further prorogation of Parliament until May 22. No indication has yet…

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Meeting of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 6

At yesterday's meeting of the Executive Council, Parliament was further prorogued until May 22. The Premier, when asked the date on which Parliament would meet, said probably at the end…

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Federation and the Local Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 6

The Government has abandoned the idea of appointing a Royal Commission to suggest the best method of reducing the strength of the Council and the Assembly, with a view to Federation, as…

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Meeting of Parliament. a Further Prorogation

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 6

At a meeting of the Executive Council yesterday, a proclamation was ordered to issue further proroguing Parliament till May 22. As the order is to issue without mention of…

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How the Canadian Bill Went Through Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 4

There are several points of resemblance in the circumstances surrounding the approaching introduction of the Commonwealth Bill in the British Parliament and…

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Personal. Banquet to Colonel Mackay by Members of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 6

To-morrow evening the members of both Houses of Parliament will tender a complimentary banquet to Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Mackay, at Parliament House, to mark their…

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The Phillip Division Election. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 7

Sir.—In requesting you to grant me the favor of asking through your valuable columns a question as to the above election. I am actuated solely by the idea that I shall be opening- the eyes of my fellow—electors…

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The South Australian Government's Policy. Household Franchise for the Legislative Council Elections. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 8

The Attorney-General (Mr. Gordon) declared the Government policy at Strathalbyn to-night. After a passing reference to Australia's interests in the war, he stated that the Government had…

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United States Politics. Presidential Election. the Pro-boer Cry Raised

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday.--In connection with the Presidential election campaign in the United States it is affirmed that the German pro-Boer electors threaten to withdraw their support from…

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Federation. Commonwealth Bill Before the Imperial Parliament. Arrival of the Delegates in London. Cordial Reception. Conferences at the Colonial Office. Hopeful Prospects of the Measure. (From Our Special Correspondent.) London, March 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1900 · page 5

The week—almost the day—which witnessed the hoisting of the British flag over Blo[?]mfontein, and the consequent inauguration of a new era for the British race in South Africa, also beheld the arrival…

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The Protectionist Conference. Election of Officers. Entertainment of Delegates

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 April 1900 · page 3

At the meeting of the intercolonial delegates to the Protectionist Conference, held at the offices of the National Protection Union yesterday to arrange preliminaries, Mr. T. Rose,…

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The United Irish League of Australia. Election of Officers

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 April 1900 · page 2

A meeting of the league was held at the G.U.O.O.F. Hall, Cagtlereagh-street, on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Mr.. John' Flood, a member of the Queensland delegation to the '98…

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Above Parliament

Evening News · Friday 20 April 1900 · page 4

RESPECTING the appointment of the Finances Inquiry Committee, members of Parliament may pertinently ask themselves, in popular parlance Where do we come in? In this transaction of the Government, which…

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