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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 158

Municipal Elections. Suburban Contests. Chosen Mayors

The Australian Star · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 3

Proceedings at the municipal elections were extremely quiet throughout yesterday. Every convenience was afforded voters, who po[?] fairly well all round, and, although in some…

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Municipal Elections. Albury

The Australian Star · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 7

The official declaration of the poll was made by the returning-officer at noon to-day as follows:-- Wilkinson, 432; Billson, 416; Mudge, 413; Edmondson, 318; Downle, 318…

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South Australia. Adelaide, Monday. Probable Date of Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 6

Although no definite arrangements have yet been made it is considered probable that the general elections for both Houses of the State Parliament will be fixed for April 26. The…

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The Municipal Elections. Results of the Polling. Parramatta. Aldermen Toohey and Price Re-Elected.—Large Polls in Both Wards

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 4

In Parramatta, as our readers know, there were two fights in progress on Saturday—one in Anderson Ward, between Alderman Price and Mr. F. S. Hunt, and one in Forrest Ward,…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Sugar and Tobacco Duties

Evening News · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday Morning.—Only the House of Representatives Sat last evening. The Minister for Customs, in reply to Mr. Edwards (Q.), said £71,394 had been spent by the…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne, Tuesday, February 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 7

The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. VICTORIAN BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY. The MINISTER FOR CUSTOMS, in answer to Mr. Edwards (Q.), said that the total amount…

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Federal Parliament. The Sugar Excise. Duties on Tobacco. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 4

After the last wire was despatched to the "Star" yesterday the considerations of the tariff on the sugar question was continued in the House of Representatives. During the…

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Federal Parliament. Admission of Aliens. The Excise on Sugar. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 7

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Kingston said, in reply to Mr. Edwards (Queensland), that £71,394 had been expended by the Victorian Government in…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Tariff. Excise Duty on Sugar. Duties on Tobacco. the Seductive Cigarette. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 8

The House of Representatives met at 2.30 p.m. MAFFRA SUGAR COMPANY. Mr. KINGSTON, in reply to Mr. Edwards…

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Cycling Chronicle. the League. Pace and Other Matters. The Election—A Cyolist Committed. And General News

Referee · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 6

Mr. J. Williams is again handicapper for the League. There was another nomination for the office, but it was put in under a misapprehension, and the old stager is…

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Second Edition. Queensland General Election. Speech by the Premier. Development of Natural Resources. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 9

Speaking at Rosewood to-night in favour of the candidature of Mr. Keogh, the Premier said that when he went before his electors at Townsville shortly he intended to enlarge…

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Parramatta District. Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 12

Alderman H. T. Jones has been elected Mayor of Prospect and Sherwood, and Alderman F. C. Cox Mayor of Dundas…

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Composition of Water and Sewerage Board. Approaching Biennial Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 5

The biennial election of municipal and Government representatives to the Water and Sewerage Board will take place about March 22 next. The board is composed of seven members, elected as…

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Municipal Elections. Official Declaration

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 12

In the various suburban municipalities the official declaration of the poll was made yesterday at noon. The returning officers attended the principal pollingplaces, and read over the results of the voting on the…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 12

Ashfield.—At the first meeting of the Ashfield Council, held last night, Alderman E. C. V. Broughton, M.L.A., was re-elected Mayor of the borough. Albury.—Aldermen W. J. Billson…

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The Willoughby Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 3

[?]wo of the candidates, Messrs. T. Ackling and W. P. Prenliee, selected by the Naremburn Progress Association, were elected aldermen on Saturday last…

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Waverley Council. Election of Mayor

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 3

A special meeting of the aldermen of the Borough Council of Waverley was held last evening in the council-chambers. A full council was present, and Alderman W…

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Municipal Elections. Tumut

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 7

Alderman Jas. Blakeney has been re-elected Mayor without opposition. Mr. C. W. M. Vernon has been elected alderman to fill the vacancy on the council caused by Mr. F. W…

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A Disputed Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 7

A dispute has arisen in connection with the Balmain municipal election in the Southwest ward. The candidates were Messrs. Harry Cox (retiring) and Peter M' Lachlan,…

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The Premier Electioneering

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 8

Mr. Philp to-night addressed a meeting at Rosewood in the interests of Mr. D. T. Keogh, the Ministerial candidate for that electorate. Mr. Philp referred at some length to the financial…

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