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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 158

Ferry Election

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 5

The adjourned meeting of the Balmain New Ferry Company was held on Tuesday night at the company's office, Erskine street. There was a…

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Election of General Executive

People · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 1

As notified to Branches, owing to withdrawals from the nominations leaving only the requisite number, no election will be…

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Stock Board Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 10

WARIALDA, Friday.--The election of stock directors resulted as follows:--Sheep: G. H. Gordon, A. Mack, J. Mackay, R. Capel, R. F. Evans. Large stock: H. R. Munro, D. Capel,…

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Member of Parliament Refused a Hearing

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 March 1902 · page 8

Mr. W. A. Holman, M.L.A., arrived at Forbes for the purpose of holding a public meeting, but owing to his attitude in regard to the war he was refused the use of…

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Parliament Will Not Meet. Unless Something Extraordinary Occurs

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 March 1902 · page 7

A "Sunday Times" representative drew the Premier's attention yesterday to the desire expressed in certain quarters that Parliament should be called together, on the…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Paper to Be Duty Free

Evening News · Monday 10 March 1902 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Saturday.— Both Houses sat yesterday. SENATE. The President took the chair at 10.30. Mr. R. E. O'Connor. (Vice-President of the…

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Imperial Parliament. Course of Government Business. London, March 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 March 1902 · page 7

Owing to the time which will be taken up with the debate on the New Procedure Rules for the House of Commons, and the granting of supply, and then the interval caused…

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The Queensland Elections. Speech by Mr. Philp. Attack on the Federal Premier. Townsville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 March 1902 · page 8

Messrs. Philp and Hanran addressed an open-air meeting at Mundingburra, Townsville, last night. The Premier, in referring to Mr. Bamford, said he had called him (Mr. Philp) a traitor to his country…

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The Queensland Elections. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 5

The candidates throughout the State are making a final effort to-night on the eve of the general elections. A number of open-air and other meetings are being held in the city and suburbs. In several…

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Queensland Elections. the Government and the Labor Party. Issues at Stake Ministry Favor Retrenchment. Platform of the Opposition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 March 1902 · page 5

To-day another battle between the Government and the Labor Party in Queensland will be decided, and, as usual, each side is confident of victory…

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The Commonwealth Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday— Both Houses sat yesterday. SENATE. Mr. Keating (Tas.) gave notice of his intention…

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Parliament Further Prorogued

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 6

At the usual weekly meeting of the Executive Council yesterday, Mr. Justice Owen (Acting- Lieutenant Governor) presiding, a proclamation was authorised further proroguing…

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State Parliament. Further Prorogued

Evening News · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 3

Parliament was again prorogued by the State Executive yesterday, the period of recess being further extended from March 25 to the last Tuesday in next month, April 29. It is understood,…

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General News. State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 6

A further prorogation in regard to the State Parliament was agreed upon yesterday, the period of recess being extended from March 25 to April 29. Another prorogation will probably take…

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The News in Parliament the House of Lords

Evening News · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 5

LONDON, March 11.— Lord Roberts, In the course of his speech in the House of Lords, in which be spoke in warm appreciation of Lord Methuen, said: "As regards Magersfontein, a…

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Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Tuesday, March 11

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

The President took the chair at 2.30 p.m. THE STOPPING OF LETTERS. Senator KEATING (Tas.) gave notice of his intention to inquire whether the Postmaster-General,…

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Federal Parliament. The Tariff Discussion. The Electoral Bill. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 3

Further consideration, was given to the tariff in committee of the House of Representatives after the last wire to the "Star" yesterday. Under the heading of paper and…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. Electoral Bill. Tattersales Sweep Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 8

The Senate met at 2.30 p.m. to-day. Senator KEATING (Tas.) gave notice that he would to-morrow ask the Postmaster-General if he had not promised a deputation which…

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Federal Parliament. Angle-Japanese Treaty. Admission of Japanese to Australia. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 7

In the House of Representatives today, the prime Minister said, in reply to Mr. Watson (N.S.W), that his attention had been drawn, to a press cable message to the effect that a…

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The Election of Mayor

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

The question of the election of Mayor by the ratepayers instead of by aldermen was discussed it to-night's meeting of the City Council. The matter was introduced by Alderman J. C. Reid, who…

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