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Politics & elections, 1900

2,733 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 137

The A.j.c. Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 August 1900 · page 7

Sir,—As most sportsmen are taking a great interest in the coming election for the committee of the Australian Jockey Club, and as the candidates for the position are more than usually numerous, it would…

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The Federal Elections

The Australian Star · Saturday 11 August 1900 · page 6

Mr Thomas M'Donald Dalveen, who contested the Bathurst electorate as far back as 1878 announces his candidature for the Federal constituency of Calane, comprising the…

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In Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 August 1900 · page 8

Mr. "Watson introduced a Bill in the Assembly dealing with "tied" houses. In the Council, on the motion of Mr. Slattery, a Bill was introduced to amend…

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Imperial Parliament Prorogued. Friendly Foreign Relations

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 August 1900 · page 8

The Imperial Parliament was prorogued on Wednesday. The Queen's Speech stated that the relations of Great Britain with foreign Powers…

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The "Durty Dook." Edinburgh's Edifying Record Discussed in Parliament. What Was Actually Said In the New South Wales Assembly

Truth · Sunday 12 August 1900 · page 5

MUCH misrepresentation, of the most malicious and maudlin sort, having been resorted to by the so-called "patriotic press" concerning the…

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Commonwealth Candidates

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 August 1900 · page 7

There are not wanting indications that the campaign in connection with the elections for the first Commonwealth will set in early, as candidates are already…

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The Work of Parliament

The Australian Star · Monday 13 August 1900 · page 5

The Government is making fair progress with the work of the session. The Harbour Resumptions Bill is nearly through, and the Sydney Corporation Bill will go up to the…

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Parramatta District. Federal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 August 1900 · page 9

At present no candidate has announced himself for the Tomah Electorate, but it is stated that Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick will contest the seat. It is also stated that Mr. C. J. Byrnes, who formerly represented…

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Borough of Bexley. the First Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 August 1900 · page 5

No greater interest has been taken in municipal elections in the Illiawarra suburbs than in that held on Saturday, when the first election of aldermen and auditors for the new borough of Bexley took place…

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This Week's Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 14 August 1900 · page 6

Government business will monopolise the three sittings of the Assembly this week. To-night Mr. See will lead the House in the absence of the Premier in the Albury district. The third…

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Business in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 August 1900 · page 4

To-day being private motion day in the Assembly, the new rule in regard to Government business taking precedence will go into effect. The Sydney Corporation Bill is to be put through its…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 8

In the Assembly yesterday a start was made to do Government work on every alternate Tuesday. It seemed to come as a surprise to hon. members that no Act existed under which men…

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The Murders by Blacks. Questions in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 8

The Colonial Secretary, in answer to Mr. Mosgher in the Legislative Assembly last night, said if he were sure that peuple in the districts which were overrun by the Governors would give information…

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Eight Hours in Mines. Bill Before Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 3

The bill to legalise the principle of eight hours in mines was the subject of discussion in the Legislative Assembly last night. In moving the second reading of the bill Mr…

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Parliament. Tuesday, August 14. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly, Ten petitions were presented asking for an amendment of the Licensing Act by reducing the hours for selling liquor, so that they might be…

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Parliament. Tuesday, August 14. Legislative Assembly. Personal Explanation

Evening News · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 7

Mr. BRUNKER made a personal explanation in connection with a statement made against him in the Assembly, on Friday morning, by Mr. Sleath, regarding the Cresswell case. He…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, August 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. A PERSONAL EXPLANATION. Mr. BRUNKER said he desired to make a personal explanation. On Thursday last he left the…

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Questions in Parliament. Should the Reward Be Increased? Mr. See Thinks It Unnecessary

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 8

Mr. Meagher asked the Colonial secretary, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, whether, in view of the unrest in the northern portion of the colony, and the expense and loss occasioned by…

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Mr. Barton's Arrival. Met at Ballarat by Victorian Ministry. Entertained at Parliament House. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 6

Mr. Barton arrived by the express from Adelaide this morning. He was met at Ballarat by Mr. Outtrim, Minister for Railways; Mr. Irvine, Attorney- General; Mr. Salmon,…

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Turf Topics & Tips Selections for Moorefield. Winners of the Week—Notes at Randwick—Cup Horses and Betting Items—A.J.C. Derby Candidates—Spring Meeting Entries and Prospects. Chelsea's Grand National

Referee · Wednesday 15 August 1900 · page 3

Someone has suggested that it would be rather a good idea if new candidates for scats on the A.J.C. committee were afforded an opportunity, prior to the business of the…

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