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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1900

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The Federal Parliament. Mr. Frank Farnell's Views

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1900 · page 7

In the course of a short chat on the approaching change in the Constitution, Mr. Prank Farnell recently expressed to one of our representatives the following opinions…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Australian Settlement in South Africa

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

On Tuesday, July 3, Mr. Re[?]d moved the adjournment of the House to refer to the probable settlement by Australians in South Africa. He wished to say that he hoped the Government…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. All-night Sitting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 July 1900 · page 11

The Legislative Assembly continued its sitting after the first edition of Friday's "Herald" had gone to ess, Thursday's meeting being continued. METROPOLITAN TRAFEIC BILL…

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Parliament. Friday Morning, July 13. All-night Sitting. Marked by a Scene. Summary

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 July 1900 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly, after midnight on Thursday. The Metropolitan Street Traffic Bill was passed through committee with amendments…

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With the Farmers in Conference. A Grand Gathering. the Spirit of the Conference. Disgusted with City Press and Parliament. Unsympathetic Towards the Ministry

The Catholic Press · Saturday 14 July 1900 · page 21

One hundred and fifty delegates representing all quarters of the colony have been meeting in Sydney during the past week, and discussing the problems of the…

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Disputed Parliamentary Election. the Close Contest of Canterbury. Legality of the Election Challenged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 July 1900 · page 5

The members of the Elections and Qualifications Committee, Messrs Wright (chairman), H. Clarke, Lees, Rigg, Sawors, Garland, and Wilks, met yesterday morning atParliament House, and commenced an…

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Disputed Parliamentary Election

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 14 July 1900 · page 6

THE Speaker laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday a petition received by him from Thomas Whitford Taylor, of Randwick, paying that the…

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Life in London and Thereabout. (Chronicled by Henry W. LUCY.) Close of the War—Parliament and the Army—Lord Rosebery—Hard on the Colonies—An Old Parliamentary Whip

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 July 1900 · page 5

As bearing on the fortunes of the oampaign the relief of Mafeking was a small matter compared with the occupation of Pretoria. It is curious to note how, as far as public jubilation ia concerned,…

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In Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 July 1900 · page 8

In the Legislative Council the Indecent Publications Bill was read a third time, passed, and returned to the Assembly. In the Legislative Assembly, alter…

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Questions in Parliament

Truth · Sunday 15 July 1900 · page 7

From his place in the Assembly, on Wednesday last, Mr. Norton put a series of questions (without notice) to the Colonial Secretary, which are thus reported in "Hansard," with the replies:— Mr. NORTON: I wish to ask the Colonial Secretary whether he is aware that the…

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U.s Presidential Election. Bryanites Sympathise with the Boers

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 July 1900 · page 8

The National Democratic Convention assembled on Independence Day, July .4, at Kansas City, Missouri, for the purpose of adopting a platform and selecting…

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Bundaberg Election. Win for Glassey. BRISBANE

Truth · Sunday 15 July 1900 · page 2

THE Bundaberg election, held to-day, resulted in a win for Tom Glassey, who scored 765 votes to 347 put up by Hinchcliffe. The result caused little surprise, as…

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Local Government and the State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 July 1900 · page 4

It is evident that, while, in the abstract, members of Parliament, are found admitting that a reduction in their numbers alter Federation might be a reasonable…

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Appointment of Lord Hopetoun. Probable Discussion in Parliament

The Australian Star · Monday 16 July 1900 · page 5

The appointment of Lord Hopetoun as Governor-General of Australia has been the subject of general comment in political ds in other circles to-day, and it is not unlikely that…

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Queensland. Bundaberg Election. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 July 1900 · page 8

The Bundaberg election complete returns show Glassey 766 votes and Hinchcliffe 347…

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This Week's Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 17 July 1900 · page 8

In the Assembly to-day, the Government will be asked to define its views in regard to Mr. Seddon's scheme for transferring the trade of some of the Pacific Islands from Australia to New…

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The Canterbury Election Mr. Taylor's Petition. Before the Elections and Qualifications Committee. Irregularities at the Polling Booth. the Election Declared Void

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 July 1900 · page 8

The petition of Mr. T. W. Taylor against the return of Mr. Sydney Smith to the Legislative Assembly for the electoral district of Canterbury was further considered by the Elections and…

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The Official Residence. Matter to Come Before Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 July 1900 · page 5

Some correspondence has been passing between the Premier and the Agent- General with regard to the city in which the Governor- General of the Common wealth shall take up his official…

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The Queensland Parliament. Forecast of the Governor's Speech. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 July 1900 · page 5

Parliament is to be opened at noon to-moorow with the usual ceremony by the Governor. As regardsd the Government programme, it is understood that the following measures will be…

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Queensland Parliament. Forecast of the Governor's Speech. Railways by Private Enterprise

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 July 1900 · page 5

BRISBANE, Monday.--Parliament will be opened at noon to- morrow. The following is an official forecast of the Governor's Speech. Reference will be made to the situation in South…

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