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Politics & elections, 1902

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

Business Before Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 7

The House of Representatives will resume its business to-morrow after tho Christmas holidays. Mr. Reid will resume his duties as leader of the Opposition. After questions Mr. Barton states he will…

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The Federal Parliament. Resumption of Business. the Work to Be Done

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 5

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament, which met on May 9 last year, adjourned for the Christmas holidays on December 13. The House of Representatives will meet again to-day, and the Senate will…

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Municipal Elections. Annandale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 4

Matters are very quiet in connection with the coming municipal elections at Annandale, where the whole borough is taken as one ward. The retiring representatives are Aldermen William Wells,…

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Federal Politics. Sir William M'millan at the Protestant Hall. Reply to Mr. Barton. the Tariff Question. Charge of Broken Pledges. the Fight in Parliament. Continuation of the Struggle. General Administration. the Pacific Islands. Vote of Thanks Carried

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 7

Sir William M'Millan, member for Wentworth electorate in the Commonwealth Parliament, addressed a meeting last night in the Protestant Hall, at which he replied to statements made by Mr…

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West Australian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 8

PERTH, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Assembly proceedings were extremely quiet. The newly-elected Ministers were sworn in, and it was seen that the Government had a majority of…

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Federal Parliament. The Contingent Business. The German Outcry. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

In continuation of the report of the debate in the House of Representatives last evening on the motions respecting the Federal contingent several members made patriotic…

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The Common Wealth Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne, Tuesday, January 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 7

The Speaker tool, the chair at 3 p.m. THE FEDERAL CONTINGENT. The PREMIER said he desired the opportunity of making a statement on a subject which, at the present…

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Federal Parliament. The Commonwealth Contingent. Resolutions Submitted by the Government. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 7

The House of Representatives met at 3, o'clock his afternoon. The Speaker announced the receipt of messages conveying the Royal assent to the…

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Cycling Chronicle. the League. the Annual Meeting and Coming Elections. Walne's Recent Victory—Death of Vaughan—And News in General

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 6

It is reported from America that W. B. Vaughan, who. with Ivor Lawson and J. M. Chapman, raced last season, died of typhoid fever. He did not do much good…

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Municipal Elections. Country Municipalities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 10

Wyalong.—The retiring aldermen are Messrs. Reynell, Tyler, and James, the lastnamed having left the district. Candidates are not yet announced excepting Mr. Reynell, who stands for re-election…

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Some S.t.c. Candidates

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 1

VERY little is doing on the Challenge and Anniversary Handicap double, while the straight-out betting on either event is almost nil. However, after Warwick Farm…

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Queensland Politics. If the Sugar Proposals Fail. Straight-out Fight at the Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 7

MACKAY, Tuesday.--Mr. Philp and Mr. Dalrymple, were formally welcomed at the Town-hall at noon yesterday. An address of welcome was presented by the local governing bodies, also…

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Municipal Election Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

There will be two severe contests in Parramatta wards this election. Mr. W. Board, who downed the mighty Major a few years ago, has definitely decided to try and repeat the…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Federal Contingent. Continental Calumnis. Warmly Refuted. Patriotic Speeches. Mr. Barton and Mr. Reid in Accord. Discordant Notes From Labor Members. Motions Carried Amid Cheers. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 7

When the House of Representatives met at 3 o'clock this afternoon, Mr. BARTON said: On behalf of the Ministry, I desire to make a statement on a subject…

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The Commonwealth Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday Afternoon.—The House of Representatives met this afternoon. Sir Langdon Bonython (S.A.) inquired whether any representations had been made to the…

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The Cape Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 5
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LONDON, Wednesday. -- The Cape Colony Parliament has been further prorogued until March 4…

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West Australian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 6

PERTH, Wednesday. -- In the Legislative Assembly the Premier moved that during the remainder of the session Government business take precedence of all other business. A…

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Western Australian Parliament. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday the re-elected Ministers were sworn in and took their seats. Mr. Higham, member for Fremantle, and Mr. Ewing have left the Opposition benches, and now occupy seats in the…

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The Cape Parliament. January 15

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 January 1902 · page 4

The Cape Colony Parliament has been further prorogued to March 4…

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