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Politics & elections, 1901

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Election Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 5

Mr. O'Sullivan (Minister for Works) stated yester-day that he had been informed of a report that he intended contesting either the King or Lang division of Sydney. He says he has not yet decided to do so…

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State Elections. Lang Division. Mr. J. J. Power's Candidature

The Australian Star · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 3

In the old Freemason's Hall a goodly number of the electors of Lang met last night to near the opening speech of the campaign from Mr. J. J. Power, the selected candidate of the…

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The Election Campaign Issue of Electors' Rights. Organising the Forces

The Australian Star · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 5

The office f[?]electoral registrars in the metropolitan and Newcastle districts will be open till 9 o'clock to-night for the issue of electors rights. Persons who do not secure…

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State Politics. The Changed Aspect. Candidates' Views

The Australian Star · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 6

The following letter is interesting, as being typical of a widespread change in public opinion. Mr. E. C. V. Broughton, who is a candidate for King Division, has written to…

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Australian Mutual Provident Society. Election of Auditor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 3

The ballot for the election of an auditor for the Australian (Mutual Provident Society took place yesterday at the offices of the society, the interest in the election being demonstrated by the…

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The Royal Visit. Social Functions at Brisbane. Levee at Parliament House. a Brief Ceremony. Garden Party at Government House. a Large Attendance. Leaving Brisbane. Arrangements for the Departure. (From Our Special Reporter.) Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 7

To-day has been set apart for social functions. There was a levec at Parliament House this morning, a reception was held at Government House during the afternoon, and there was a dinner in the evening. In…

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In the Federal Parliament

The Catholic Press · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 16

The Federal Parliament has now settled down to work, and the proceedings promise to be full of personal as well as political interest. The debate in the Senate on…

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Imperial Parliament. Finance Bill

Evening News · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 4

LONDON, May 24.—In the House of Commons last night, the debate on the second reading or the Finance Bill was continued. Mr. John Morley (Liberal) bitterly denounced the war in South…

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The Federal Parliament. Notes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 1320

The session is expected to last till Christmas. Mr. Austin Chapman (New South Wales) has been appointed Government whip in the House of Representatives, his salary being made up by contributions…

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Occupancy of Parliament House

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 10

The transfer of Parliament House and its offices to the Federal Parliament has not been made without a good deal of friction. Before handing over the Speaker's rooms to Mr. Holder, Mr. Mason, the…

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The Imperial Parliament. the Finance Bill. London, May 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 9

In the House of Commons last night, on the motion for the second reading of the Finance Bill, Mr. John Morley (Liberal) bitterly denounced the war in South Africa…

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The State Elections. Meetings of Candidates

Evening News · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 3

The executive committee of the Liberal party held a lengthy meeting on Wednesday afternoon to select candidates for the approaching State elections. The members of the committee…

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Reform in the State Parliament. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 10

Sir,—Generalisations often mean little, sometimes nothing, and listening to and reading some of the statements made by would-be members of Parliament give the impression that they are really too casuistic to…

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STATE Some Candidates

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 20

Mr. D. O'Connor. M.L.A., the present member, and Mr. J. J. Moloney, both candidates for Phillip Division, have addressed meetings during the week…

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The Approaching State Elections The N Sw. farmers' and Settlers' Association Trumpet Blast to the Electors

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 26

A few days ago a "Freeman" representative had a quiet chat with Mr. T. I. Campbell, the secretary of the New South Wales Farmers' and Settlers' Association, at his office in the…

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State Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 13

The committee of Alderman T. R. Moxham, the candidate setected to contest the Parramatta seat, expresses every confidence in being able to regain the seat. Mr. W. J.Ferris, the sitting member, has also…

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Election Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 10

Another candidate, making the seventh, for the Braidwood Electorate, is announced—Mr. P. D. O'Brien. Mr. J. M. Conroy [?]nnounces himself in our…

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The State Elections. Queanbeyan

The Australian Star · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 11

Mr. O'Sullivan announces that if his constituents desire he will stand for Queanbeyan. Mr. Theo. Cox, of Queanbeyan "Age," has announced his candidature…

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Election Meetings. Mr. J. Garland's Candidature

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 11

Last night Mr. J. Garland, the selected Liberal candidate for Woollahra, opened his campaign by addressing a meeting at Ackland's Hotel. Mr. Aaron Maclean occupied the chair…

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Candidates in the Country. Split in the Barrier Labor Ranks

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 11

BROKEN-HILL, Friday.--The split in local Labor political circles is rapidly widening. Alma and Burke Ward brunches of the P.L.L. held a meeting last night, and decided to adopt…

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