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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 158

The Office of Prince of Wales. a Lord of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 6

A contributor to the "Times" furnished that paper with the following sketch of the office of Prince of Wales on November 8:— As was foreshadowed in an announcement…

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West Australian Parliament. the Governor's Refreshment Allowance. the Conciliation Bill Amended

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 5

PERTH, Thursday.--Proceedings in the Legislative Assembly became somewhat interesting last night. Some time after the dinner hour the Colonial Treasurer submitted a supplementary…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Public Service Bill and Tariff. Beer and Spirit Duties Passed

Evening News · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday Morning.—Both Houses continued sitting after the report to the "Evenings News" closed last evening. SENATE…

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Federal Parliament. Tariff Amendments. Beet Sugar Imports. Pure Beer and Sugar Beer. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 7

In the House of Representatives, in reply to Mr. Edwards (Queensland), Mr. Kingston stated that punching and shearing machines would be placed on the free list…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. Public Service Bill. Life Insurance for Civil Servants. the Electoral Bill. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 7

The Senate met at 2.30 p.m. PETITION. Senator FRASER (Vic.) presented a petition from 118 Church of England residents of…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate[?] Melbourne, Thursday, February 6. The President took the chair at 2.30 p.m. Public Service Bill. Departmental Appeal Board

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 3

The Public Service Billw was further considered in committee. Senator Sir J. DOWNER (S.A.) said he did not approve of the proposal of Senator Smith for the…

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East Down Election

Evening News · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 5

LONDON, February 6, 225 p.m.—An election was held yesterday to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons caused by the appointment of Dr. J. A. Rentoul…

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Municipal Elections. Randwick

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 6

Mr. J. C. M'Dougall, a resident of West Ward for 10 years, and who is contesting the vacancy in the ward, addressed a large meeting on Wednesday night at the corner of Alison-road and Avoca-street…

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East Down Election. London, February 6, 2.26 p.m

The Australian Star · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 4

A bye-election has occurred because of the resignation of Mr. A. J. Rentoul, K.C., who had represented East Down since 1890. He has been appointed to a minor judgeship. Mr…

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Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 2

Mr. S. E. Hutton, candidate for Narembum Ward, Willougliby, held a meeting on the 4th in Atchison-street, Berry's Estate, Mr. Alderman Ackling presiding. Notwithstanding…

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Bathurst Mayoral Election. Bathurst

The Australian Star · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Borough council yesterday afternoon Alderman W. J. M' Phillamy was re-elected Mayor for the current year. Speaking afterwards in response…

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Sydney Labour Council. Half-Yearly Meeting. Arbitration Act Explained. Election of Officers

The Australian Star · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 3

The half-yearly meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was held last night in the Trades Hall. Mr. T. H. Thrower presided, and there was a large attendance of…

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Municipal Elections. Parramatta. PARAMATTA

The Australian Star · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 6

For the wards in Parramatta strong fights are being waged this week. Alderman Price is being very closely pressed by Mr. F. Hunt, a member of the firm of Messrs. Mobbs and…

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Scene at the Labor Council. Election of "Paid" Secretary. "A Disgraceful, Put-up Job." Plaint of the Late Secretary

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 3

During the two years it has been in existence the Sydney Labor Council has had an "honorary" secretary, paid at the rate of £20 a year. The duties of the office have been carried out during…

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Municipal Elections. Quiet and Dull. Scenes at the Polling

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 7

Following the nominations for seats in the various suburban councils opposing candidates have been busy working up their forces for the poll, but save on the part of persons…

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Federal Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 23

On January 28 the House of Representatives resumed the debate on the tariff. A proposal to place "anchors over l0cwt" on the free list was negatived by 28 votes to 21. A very long list…

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PARLIAMENT. Commonwealth

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 365

The sitting of the Senate on the 29th ultimo was taken up with further consideration of the Public Service Bill in committee. Clause 71, dealing with holidays, gave rise to a discussion as to fixing…

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Imperial Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 339

In the House of Lords the Earl of Wemyss, Conservative, proposed a motion justifyiug the Government in its conduct of the war in South Africa. Upon this Lord Welby, Liberal, moved an…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] Imperial Parliament. East Down Election

Evening News · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 2

LONDON, February 7, 2.25 p.m.—The success of Mr. James Wood at the East Down election was due to the Nationalist vote. LONDON, February 7.—In the House of…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday-- after the "Star" wire had been despatched-- Mr. Drake moved that the report on the Public Service Bill be agreed to. The report was adopted, and the…

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