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Politics & elections, 1901

4,054 stories in Sydney's papers · page 78 of 203

The Elections. Licensed Victuallers' Association. Test Questions for Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 9

The Licensed Victuallers' Association has lamed a Circular to candidates, asking them to answer the following five "test questions":-- Are you in favor of local option with money…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Tuesday's Proceedings. Speeches by Messrs. Reid and Barton

Evening News · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Tuesday Night.—After its short celebrations recess the Commonwealth Parliament re-assembled this afternoon for the work of the session. In both Houses there was a large…

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Commonwealth Notes. in the Senate. (By Our Special Reporter.) Parliament House, Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 7

The President of the Senate look his sent punctually at 4 o'clock. There were then in the Chamber 33 members. Senator O'Connor sat alone on the front Government bench, with Sir John Downer and…

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Imperial Parliament. the Finance Bill. the Charge for Naval Defence. London, May 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 7

In the House of Commons last night the debate on the motion for the second reading of the Finance Bill was resumed. Sir H. H. Fowler, Liberal, moved, as an…

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Methodist Conference in Brisbane. Prayer in the Commonwealth Parliament. the Vexed Question of Precedence

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 9

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The sittings of the Methodist Conference were resumed this morning. The subject before the conference was "Solomon Islanders in Fiji." This had been…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] Imperial Parliament. the Taxation Proposals the Charge for Naval Defence

Evening News · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 5

LONDON, May 21.—In the House of Commons last night, the debate on the motion for the second reading of the Finance Bill was resumed. Sir H. H. Fowler, Liberal, late…

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Australian Parliament. The Address-in-Reply. Speeches by Mr. Reid and Mr. Barton MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 5

As soon as the Speaker took the chair in the House of Representatives at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mr. G. H. Reid came forward and took the oath, and subscribed the…

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Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Address in Reply Amendment by Mr. Millen. Kanaka Labor Question. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 8

The PRESIDENT (Sir Richard Baker) took the chair at 4 o'clock. There was a slight discussion on notices standing in the name of Senator O'CONNOR, on…

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N.S.W. ELECTIONS. Issue of Electors' Rights

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 6

The offices of the electoral registrars in the metropolitan area will be open till 9 p.m. to-night, and on Friday night, and till 10 p.m. each night next week (except Saturday) to…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Last Night's Debate

Evening News · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday Night.—After the report for the "Evening News" closed (just before the adjournment for tea), the debate on the address in reply was continued in both Houses…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Wednesday's Sitting. Party Caucuses

Evening News · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday Afternoon.—The Commonwealth Parliament met at half-past 2 o'clock this afternoon. There was a sparse attendance of the public in both Houses, but…

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The State Elections. Candidates in the Field. Opposition to the Premier

Evening News · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 7

There are now considerably more than 300 candidates in the field for the forthcoming State general elections. The various parties have yet to select their nominees, and probably a large…

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The Election Campaign. Parties Organising. Amongst the Candidates

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 5

Mr. Lee is against extending the franchise to women. If he came into power the ladies would lose all hope of securing a voice in the affairs of the country…

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Imperial Parliament. the Finance Bill. Sir H. Fowler's Amendment Rejected

Evening News · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 5

LONDON, May 22.—In the House of Commons last night the debate on the motion for the second reading of the Finance Bill was resumed. The amendment moved by Sir H. H. Fowler, Liberal,…

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The Imperial Parliament. the Finance Bill. Amendment Rejected. London, May 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 7

In the House of Commons last night the debate on the motion for the second reading of the Finance Bill was resumed. The amendment moved by Sir H. H. Fowler…

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Questions in Parliament the Tientsin Question. the Elliot Group. Britain's Attitude

Evening News · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 5

LONDON, May 22.—In reply to questions in the House of Lords last night, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, stated that Great Britain was awaiting Russia's…

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Australian Parliament The Address-in-Reply. Attitude of the Labour Party. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 4

The only point of interest attaching to the debate on the Address-in-Reply in the House of Representatives last night was in reference to the speech of Mr. J. C. Watson…

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Commonwealth Notes. in the Senate. (By Ouh Special Reporter.) Parliament House, Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 7

When the President took the chair in the Senate there were only two pwrsons in the public galleries. Senator O'Connor plunged at once into the debate on the Address in Reply, and said he took Senator…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Melbourne, Wednesday, May 22. the Senate. The President took the chair at half-past 2. Business Postponed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 8

AU the preliminary business was postponed. THE ADDRESS TN REPLY.—RESUMPTION OF DEBATE. The debate on the Address in Reply to the…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. (Some of the Items in this Issue appeared is our Latest Edition yesterday.) Tuesday Night's Debate. Melbourne Opinion

Evening News · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Last night's debates in the Commonwealth Parliament have provoked profound public attention here. The Senate discussion is regarded as notable, owing…

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