Monmouth Election. London, May 8
The election for the representation of Monmouth District in the House of Commons, rendered necessary by the unseating of Mr. F. R. Harris, Conservative, on the petition…
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STATE-POLITICS. The Bush of Candidates
Each day brings its fresh batch of candidates for State political honours. Already there are about 200 in the field. including the retiring members, and all the constituencies…
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Mr. E. C. V. Broughton, who is a candidate for King Division, addressed the electors at the Royal Standard Hotel last night, Mr. T. W. Hall presiding. Mr. Broughton, who was…
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PROCEEDINGS during the first day of the Federal Parliament's meeting have, of course, their supreme interest as a consequence of the event itself, the real initiation of the Commonwealth as…
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The Federal Parliament was not long over the business of choosing occupants for the chairs in both Houses. It was of course known beforehand that Mr. Holder was…
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The many celebrations which have marked the Royal visit to Melbourne, interesting and brilliant as most were, had a State character in common. Of course, the decorations and…
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Australian unity had its crowning triumph in the scene which yesterday was witnessed, in Melbourne at the opening of the Federal parliament. The ceremonial is characterised…
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Melbourne was yesterday tho scene of what is undoubtedly one of the most notable events of the new century. It will be amongst the first, to catch the eye of the future historian when the record of the…
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LONDON, May 9.—The "Times," in a leading article to-day, says:— "The opening of the Federal Parliament of Australia is one of the chief Constitutional…
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Sir H. H. Fowler, in the debate on the motion for the second rending of the Finance Bill, will move that the Government's proposals in regard to taxation and the National…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →In the Senate. Election of the President. Three Candidates Nominated. Sir Richard Baker Chosen
MELBOURNE, Thursday.--Immediately on the conclusion of the ceremony at the Exhibition Building members of both Houses repaired to Parliament House, where they will sit for their…
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LONDON, Thursday.--"The Times" this morning refers to the opening of the Federal Parliament in Melbourne as one of the chief constitutional incidents of history…
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The "Times" this morning refers to the, opening of the Federal Parliament in Melbourne as one of the chief constitutional incidents of history. The development of the…
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MELBOURNE, Thursday.--As regards the drosses of the ladles, the tact that mourning had to be worn chilled the brilliancy of the scene. The New South Wales visitors were dotted here…
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The Duchess of Cornwall and York were a dress which had been specially prepared for the opening of the Federal Parliament. It was of the richest b[?]ocaded gauze, the floral design being of velvet, cut…
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MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Exhibition Building was no longer cold and barnlike. It glistened and glittered in many colors, red, yellow, and blue predominating, and golden-hued…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Commonwealth Parliament. Its Place in History. Autonomy and Imperialism. Opinion of the "Times." London, May 9
The "Times" in its leading article to-day says:— "The opening of the Federal Parliament of Australia is one of the chief Constitutional…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Federal Parliament. Opened by the Duke of York Scene of Great Splendour. The Royal Speech. MELBOURNE
Amid a scene of matchless brilliancy and fervour the Royal seal has been set upon the Federal compact. For good or evil, and most people believe for good, the Federal…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Commonwealth Parliament. Messages to and From the King. Congratulations From the Imperial Government. State of Parties
MELBOURNE, Friday Morning.—The following is the text of the cable message from the King, read by H.R.H. the Duke of Cornwall and York at the opening of the Federal Parliament…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Royalty in Melbourne Thursday's Ceremony. Opening the Federal Parliament. the Greatest Scene of All. a Distinguished Assemblage
MELBOURNE, Thursday Afternoon.—With a great solemnity that the mind, and a magnificence of pomp and circumstance that fired the imagination, the Commonwealth Parliament was…
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