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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 158

Queensland. the General Elections. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 7

March 11 has been proclaimed a public holiday througout Queensland in connection with the elections. The rolls which will be used for the general…

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Mayoral Elections. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 6

The election of the Mayors in several of the suburban municipalities took place last night. The following are the gentlemen chosen:-- Stockton, Alderman M. Callen;…

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Mayoral Elections. Singleton

The Australian Star · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 5

At a meeting of the South Singleton Council last night Alderman Hinde was re-elected Mayor. PARRAMATTA, Friday…

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Novel Mayoral Election at Balmain

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 7

A special meeting of the Balmain Council was held last night for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing 12 months. Alderman A. M. Milne presided. There was a full attendance…

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PARLIAMENT. Commonwealth

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 404

Immediately the Senate met on the 5th instant Senator Pulsford (N.S.W.) moved that at its rising the House adjourn till 11 o'clock the following day, under cover of which…

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Federal Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 37

On February 4 the House of Representatives continued the debate on the tariff, and many items were added to the list of exemptions. On the following day further additions were made…

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Imperial Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 390

It is the inter[?] Campbell-[?] man. the lead [?] proposals for [?] of Commons, recently [?]…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne, Friday, February 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 9

The Speaker took the chair at 10.30 a.m. THE PACIFIC CABLE. The PREMIER told Mr. J. Cook (N.S. W.) that when negotiation s were completed with the Eastern…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives the Bonus Question. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 7

The House of Representatives met at 10.30 a.m. THE CAPE CABLE. Mr. BARTON, in reply to Mr. Cook (N.S.W.), said he would have no objection to lay on the…

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Federal Parliament. Consideration of the Tariff. The Iron Industry. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 11

The tariff was further debated in the House, of Representatives this afternoon. The report is continued from the first edition message…

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Municipal Elections PENRITH

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 3

The polling in connection with the contests in North and South Wards took place on Saturday last, a good deal of interest being manifested. After the voting had closed, a crowd of about 50 or 60…

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Mayoral Elections

Evening News · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, The Australian Star

Burwood.—Alderman M. Shepherd. Bourke.—Alderman H. J. Rayment. Campbelltown.—A special meeting of the local municipal council was held on Thursday night…

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Mayoral Elections. ANNANDALE

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 3

The usual peace and harmony that characterises this council's meetings was sadly disrupted on Wednesday night when the election of Mayor…

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Correspondence. South West Ward Election. to the Editor

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 5

Sir,-In view of the very unsatisfactory termination of the taking of the poll at the late municipal.election for the South-West Ward, Balmain…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 15

Brewarrina.—The retiring aldermen were:— Messrs. W. C. Collis and H. H. Millar. Messrs. P. Duffy and H. H. Millar, returned unopposed…

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Mayoral Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 13

At a special meeting of the Parramatta Council on Thursday evening the election of Mayor took place. Alderman W. Noller (the retiring Mayor) and Alderman E. P. Pearce were nominated, the latter by the…

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Labor Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 10

The united labor party has chosen its candidates for the forthcoming general elections for both Houses. For the House of Assembly there will be two labor candidates, Messrs. Hutchison…

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Municipal Elections. Rockdale

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 2

THE elections for the Municipal Co of Rockdale were held on Friday, 7th instant. Following are the results: Arncliffe Ward…

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