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Politics & elections, 1902

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Municipal Elections

Truth · Sunday 26 January 1902 · page 3

The municipal nominations were declared to-day, and four alderman were elected unopposed. In the West Ward, which is the most important in the city, the contest will be fought…

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Imperial Parliament. the Address in Reply. Redmond's Amendment Rejected

Evening News · Monday 27 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, January 25.—In the House of Commons last night the discussion on the amendment to the Address-in-Reply, complaining of the refusal of the Government to bring in a bill for…

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British Parliament. Debate on the Address. The Irish Amendment Rejected, LONDON, January 25

The Australian Star · Monday 27 January 1902 · page 5

In the House of Commons last night the debate on the amendment, moved by Mr. J. Redmond, the leader of the Nationalists, on the Address- in Reply, was continued. The…

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Imperial Parliament. the Irish Amendment. Rejected by Alarge Majority. Traitorous Speeches Denounced. London, Jan. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1902 · page 7

It the House of Commons last night the debate on the amendment moved by Mr. J Redmond, the leader of the Nationalists, on the Address in Reply was continued. The…

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Municipal Elections. Nominations To-day

Evening News · Monday 27 January 1902 · page 5

Nominations for the position of alderman or auditor at the ensuing municipal elections throughout the State close to-day. It is held by authorities on the subject that a…

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Hampstead Election

Evening News · Monday 27 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, January 25.—The election of a member for Hampstead in the stead of Mr. E. Brodie Hoare (Conservative), resigned, resulted in the return of Mr. Thomas Milvain, K.C. the…

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Municipal Elections. Nominations Close To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1902 · page 5

To-day is the last day under the Municipalities Act for receiving nominations for the position of alderman or auditor at the ensuing municipal elections throughout the State. In some quarters a…

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Bye Elections. the Ecclesall Seat. London, Jan. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1902 · page 7

Mr. R. Vaile, of New Zealand, a Radical, and a supporter of Lord Rosebery, is a candidate for the vacancy in the representation of Ecclesall in the House of Commons,…

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The Belmore Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 January 1902 · page 7

Sir,--I note by your edition of Thursday last that Sir James Graham is reported to have said "that be had not a fair deal at the last election, and that the electors of Belmore,…

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The Ecclesall Vacancy. a New Zealand Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 January 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.--Mr. R. Vaile, formerly of New Zealand, is a candidate in the Radical-Rosberyite interest, for the vacancy in the Parliamentary representation…

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League Annual Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 January 1902 · page 8

Nominations for all offices to be filled at the annual elections of the League will definitely close on Friday next. The affiliated clubs should note that only financial members are entitled to a vote. The returning officer…

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Special Cables. From the "Herald's" London Correspondents. Imperial Parliament. Prosecution of Pro-boers. London, Jan. 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 5

Mr. J. Wanklyn (Unionist), although widely supported, will, fearing a bitter debute, withdraw his amendment to the Address-in-Reply calling upon the…

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Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 7

Under the Municipalities Act to-day is the last day for receiving nominations for the position of alderman or auditor at the ensuing municipal elections. A…

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The Commonwealth Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday Afternoon.—Only the House of Representatives sat this afternoon. Mr. Crouch (Vic.) presented two petitions from employees in the Geelong Woollen Mills against…

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State Parliament. Further Prorogued

Evening News · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 6

The State Parliament was yesterday further prorogued until Tuesday, March 25. It will not, of course, meet on the latter date, as before then another proclamation will be issued extending the…

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General News. the State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 6

By proclamation, issued yesterday, the State Parliament has been further prorogued to Tuesday, March 25…

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Federal Parliament. Discussing the Tariff. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 7

In the House of Representatives Mr. Crouch presented a petition from the Geelong Woollen Mills asking that the duty of 15 per cent, on woollen goods be reviewed…

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Federal Parliament. The Tariff Discussion. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 3

The House of Representatives last night dealt further with the tariff. After the last wire was despatched to the "Star" it was decided to adhere to the exemption of iron and…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Exemptions Under the Tariff

Evening News · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday Morning.—The House of Representatives continued sitting last evening after the report to the "Evening News " closed. The tariff was still under consideration…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne, Tuesday, January 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. THE WOOLLEN DUTIES. Mr. Crouch (Vic.) presented two petitions from the employees in the Geelong woollen mills asking…

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