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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 158

The Federal Parliament: To Sit all the Year

The Catholic Press · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 11

The Age says that the present year will find the Federal Parliament sitting without recess. The outlook is gloomy. The tariff debate began on October 8 last; the House…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Friday, January 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 8

The President took the chair at 10.30 a.m. THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR. Senator HIGGS (Q.) gave notice of his intention to inquire whether the Premier had received…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] Imperial Parliament. the Procedure Bill

Evening News · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 2

LONDON, January 31.—Mr. A. J. Balfour explained in the House of Commons last night the provisions of the Procedure Bill, which it is proposed to enact this session…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Electoral Bill. Second Reading Moved. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 13

The Senate met at 10.30 a.m. TERMS FOR THE BOERS. Senator HIGGS (Q.) gave notice that he will ask the representative of the Government on…

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Federal Parliament. The Electoral Bill Introduced Its Provisions Explained. a New System of Voting. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 11

In the Senate today the President said,in reply to Mr. Dawson, that while there had been no correspondence with the "War Office about the meat contracts for South Africa,…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Fridays Proceedings. Electoral Bill and Tariff. Melbourne, Friday Afternoon.—Both Houses sat to-day. SENATE

Evening News · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 6

Mr. Higgs (Q.) gave notice of his intention to ask whether the Prime Minister has received information that the war is likely to terminate shortly, and, if there is a prospect of settlement,…

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Municipal Elections

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 24

We are asked to draw attention to the advertisement appearing in this issue, in which Mr. A. J. Barnes, A.I.A., announces his candidature for the position of auditor for the…

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The Elections

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 6

THE nominations, as was fully expected, gave another example of how little is thought of the position of aldermen in Balmain. The only…

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Municipal Elections. Mr Peter McLACHLAN

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 4

Mr. Peter McLachlan addressed the ratepayers from Hills' balcony, Darling street, on Wdnesday evening. Mr. W. Gray (President Labor…

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Municipal Elections. Liverpool

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 6

THE following nominations have been received:—As aldermen: North Ward, Alderman Moreshead; West Ward, Alderman Brewer and Mr. J. Cole; South Ward,…

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The Municipal Elections. An Important Manifesto Aid. Toohey's Able Exposition of Municipal Questions

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 11

The following important manifesto has been issued by Alderman John Toohey to the ratepayers of Forrest Ward. The questions death with are of so much…

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Municipal Election Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 12

The fight in Forrest Ward will be a desperate one. Everything points to that. Mr. Toohey's supporters are fairly raking the ward; and the other side have every sail set also. The vo…

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Late Newcastle News. School Oe Arts Election. the Hours of Bakers. Newcastle, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 February 1902 · page 7

The result of the School of Arts ballot was made known to-night, the following being elected to serve on the committee :—Messrs. W. F. Gale, Dr. Nickson, F. W…

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Municipal Election. Randwick—coogee Ward

Truth · Sunday 2 February 1902 · page 3

CONSIDERABLE interest is being taken in the forthcoming election for alderman for Coogee Ward. Borough of Randwick. Alderman A. T. D'Arcy Irvine, J.P., and Mr. William Houston…

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The Federal Farce. Fatuous Forrest Fooled. Allows Military to Attend Political Meeting. a Lively Set-to in Parliament. Reid Puts Hopetoun Right. Must Not Interfere with the Responsible Ministers. Higgles and Isaacs make Constitutional Speeches. The Apology for a New Electoral Bill. MELBOURNE, Friday, January 31

Truth · Sunday 2 February 1902 · page 4

It is difficult indeed to know what the Federal Government is really driving at. On every hand they are being censured and lampooned for their want of anything like a definite policy…

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School of Arts Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 8

A ballot was taken among the subscribers to the Newcastle School of Arts yesterday for the annual election of a committee of management. There were 18 candidates for the 12 seats, and Dr. Beeston, president of the institution,…

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Municipal Elections. Leichhardt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1902 · page 5

Alderman L. O'Toolo opened his campaign in the Cook Ward, Leichhardt, on Tuesday night, when he addressed a very large meeting of ratepayers from Mr. Thompson's balcony in Lamb-street, Lilyfield…

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West Australian Parliament. Coolgardie Water Scheme

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 4

PERTH, Monday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day the House went into Committee of Supply, and passed £2,358,643 for the services of the year…

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Stock Board Elections. To the Editor of the "Stock and Station Journal."

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 6

Sir.—The keen interest which promised in this year's election of the Canonbar Stock Board has received an unexpected check by the notice from the…

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Municipal Elections. Nomination Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 6

To-day is the date appointed for declaring the nominations for aldermen and auditors in the various municipalities throughout the suburbs and country. The returning officers will…

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