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Politics & elections, 1900

2,733 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 137

In Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 July 1900 · page 8

The second reading of the Indecent Publications BUI was, on the motion of Dr. Graham, agreed to, and the Bill passed through committee, and reported with an…

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The Federal Parliament. Date of the Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 July 1900 · page 5

Some misconception seems to prevail regarding the date at which, in the opinion of the Premier, the elections for the Federal Parliament should be held, it having been…

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Late Newcasile News. Big Increase in the Port Tbade. W. AND S. Board Election. Newcastle, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 July 1900 · page 7

An election was conducted to-day for a member to represent the Newcastle suburban municipalities on the Hunter District Water and sewerage Board, 'The electors…

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Life of the Present Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 July 1900 · page 6

One metropolitan newspaper announced on Saturday that as the new Electoral Act provided for the three years' duration of eath Parliament, the present Parliament must now dissolve. The…

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Water Board Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 July 1900 · page 5

The election of a representative of the suburban municipalities of the Newcastle district, to serve as a member of the Hunter River District Board of Water Supply and Sewerage for a period of four years took…

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The Federal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 July 1900 · page 4

With reference to the inquiries that are being made an to the most suitable time for holding the Federal elections, Sir William Lyne states that while no delay should take place in the matter…

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This Week's Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 3 July 1900 · page 4

This evening's sitting of the Assembly will be devoted to private members' business, when various notices of motion will come up for consideration. The first of these is a motion by…

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Federation. the Federal Election. Opinions of the Victorian Premier. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 July 1900 · page 6

Communications are still passing between the Premiers regarding the date of the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia. Sir William Lyne has suggested either October 1 or November 1,…

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Date of Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 July 1900 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday. -- The Premier says he is still in communication with Sir William Lyne regarding the date of the establishment of the Commonwealth, and the holding of the Federal…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1900 · page 8

Mr. O'Sullivan promised in the Assembly yesterday to give the maintenance of all roads fair consideration, and he also intimated that a largely increased sum would be put on the Estimates this…

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The Commission and Members of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 July 1900 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Reid asked the Premier if he would make inquiry as to weather the Electoral Commissioners were receiving suggestions in reference to their labors…

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The Land Policy. Debate in Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 July 1900 · page 3

To deal with the land policy of the colony by means of an abstract resolution is rather a big order, but Mr. Rose undertook the task in the Legislative Assembly last night…

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Parliament. Tuesday, July 3. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 July 1900 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly. An intimation was received from his Excellency the Governor that he had assented to the Supply Bill recently passed…

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Chinese Eggs. Questions in Parliament. An Investigation Promised

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 July 1900 · page 3

Following upon the articles which recently appeared in the "Star" relative to the importations of eggs from China, and the possibility of the introduction of disease thereby,…

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Parliament. Tuesday, July 3. Legislative Assembly. Broken Hill Mines

Evening News · Wednesday 4 July 1900 · page 7

Mr. THOMAS asked the Premier if the Privy Council had reversed the decision of the Supreme Court with respect to the Broken Hill Mines and the taxation question, and if so what sum the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, July 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1900 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE SUPPLY BILL. The Speaker presented a message from the Governor intimating that his Excellency had aasented…

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Federation. Our Commonwealth. Elections for the Two Houses. Difference of Opinion Regarding the Date. Rumors As to Candidates. Rush for the House of Representatives. the Senatorial Contests. Relative Importance of the Senate. Sydney Two Divisions for the Lower House

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 July 1900 · page 8

The statement made by the Premier in the Legislative Assembly last night, that the Federal elections ought not to take place till at least January or February, discloses a considerable…

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Australian Contingents. Question of Their Disbandment. and Settlement in South Africa. Discussion in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 July 1900 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. REID moved the adjournment of the House, on "a matter of urgent importance." He said it was realy necessary that he should direct…

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The Federal Elections. Division of the Colony Into Electorates. State of the Electoral Rolls. Declared to Be Unreliable. Absolutely New Roll Recommended

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1900 · page 5

Shortly after the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon the Premier laid on the table a report which he had received from the committee appointed to draw up a plan dividing the colony into…

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United States Elections. Colonel Bell Explains the Methods. Electoral Colleges and Conventions. the Coming Platforms

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 July 1900 · page 5

Today will put the last candidate in the field for the important office of President of the United States of America. As the election of a new chief executive officer of the great Western Republic…

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