Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

4,054 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 203

West Australian State Elections. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 April 1901 · page 6

Now that the federal elections are practically out of the way, those of the State are engaging attention. To-day was nomination day. The following numbers were returned unopposed:—Mr. Throssell, for…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Elections. Great Freetrade Victories.-The Whole District True to the Cause. Enfthusiasm in Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 April 1901 · page 2

The enthusiasm which prevailed in Parramatta on Friday night caused a feeling of wonder that there should over have been any doubt in this electorate as to the result of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Parliament Prorogued

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--The Imperial Parliament has been prorogued for the Easter holidays. It meets again on tho 18th inst…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Imperial Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 5

LONDON, April 3.—Parliament adjourned yesterday over the Easter holidays till the 18th instant…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 4

The question of reducing the number of members in the State Parliament is one which Mr. See's new Ministry, if it wishes to popularise itself, should grasp immediately…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Our State Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 4

Never had a Minister more gratuitous advisers than Mr. See. There are not only volunteers in divers quarters, suggesting to him what he should do, but the exact manner in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Imperial Parliament. London, April 3

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 4

Parliament adjourned to-day till April 3 for the Easter holidays…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Fiji and the Federal Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 4

The Fiji Government have decided to despatch to Australia a unit (comprising 25) of the Armed Native Constabulary, under the command of Colonel Francis and a native…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Imperial Parliament. London, April 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 7

The Imperial Parliament adjourned yesterday over the Easter holidays till the 18th instant…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Federal Members of Parliament. to the Editor of the Hearld

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 8

Sir,—There can be no title more honourable than that hestowed by the voice of the people expressed at the ballot-box. In the free Australia there should be no others save perhaps fow conferred by the Sovereign…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Political Reform Association. Reduction of Numbers of Members of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 5

A meeting of the Political Reform Association was held in the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. Mr. F. C. Passan presided, and there was an attendance of 28 gentlmen. The hon. secretary (Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Federal Politics. the Free Trade Party. Consolidating Forces. a Preliminary Meeting. Polling for the Senate. Parliamentary Appointments. the Hansard Staff

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 5

A joint meeting of the Federal Freetrade and Liberal Executive and members of the Freotrade Parliamentary party was held at St. James'-hall yesterday afternoon. The meeting decided to…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Federal Government (Some of the Item in this Issue appeared in our Latest Edition yesterday.) the Elections

Evening News · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 6

The Federal Ministers will assemble in Melbourne about the end of next week. Mr. Barton [?] Mr. O'Connor leave Sydney on Wednesday. [?] important Cabinet meetings will afterwards…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Another Election Muddle

Evening News · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 6

GILGUNNIA. Tuesday,—Much dissatisfaction prevails in consequence of the muddle at the federal elections. The returning officer was only appointed the night before the election by wire…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Western Australia. State Elections. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 7

Now that the federal elections are practically out of the way, those of the State are engaging attention. Yesterday was nomination day. The following members were retururd unopposed:—Mr. Throssell, for…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Thr Monmouth Election. London, April 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 7

Mr. Frederick Rutherford Harris (Conservative), member for Monmouth district, has been unseated on a petition. At the Reneral election in 1900 Mr. Harris polled…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Federal Elections. Further Returns. the Parliamentary Establishment. Probable Delay in Return of Writs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 7

The compilation of returns of votes cast on Friday last in New South Wales has now arrived at a stage where the officials have to rely altogether on the postofiice, as the polling booths are outside the radius of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

State Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 8

In response to a general request of the electors, Mr. J. M. Purves, a member of the firm of Batt, Rodd, and Purves, and an ex-Mayor of the borough of North Sydney, has decided to centest the seat for…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Political World. Commonwealth Appointments. The State Elections

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 5

The returns in New South Wales for both the Senate and the House of Representatives are now practically complete. Only a few polling-places' have to report, and the number…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Hume Election. Fixed for the 17th Inst

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 April 1901 · page 4

Voters in the Hume electorate win, on the 17th instant, exercise their franchise to decide who shall be their future representative in the State Parliament. Mr. J. Ross is the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →