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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 158

The Commonwealth Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Only the House of Representatives sat yesterday. In reply to Sir Langdon Bonython (S.A.), the Attorney-General said it was a question as to…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] Imperial Parliament. the Army Contracts

Evening News · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 5

LONDON, March 18.—In the House of Commons last night, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman moved for the appointment of a select committee to inquire into contracts…

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Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne, Tuesday, March 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 7

The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. THE INCOME TAX. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL, in reply to Sir Langdon Bonython (S.A.), said that the Income Tax…

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Federal Parliament. The Judiciary Bill. Its Provisions Explained. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 3

continuing his speech on the Judiciary Bill after the last edition of the "Star" went Co press"yesterday, Mr. Deakin said a revolution would be created by the bill in the relation of…

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Federal Parliament. The Judiciary Bill. Second Heading loved by Mr. Deakin MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 7

In the House of Representatives to-day Sir William Lyne said in reply to Mr. Hughes, that It was Impossible to fix a date for the visit to the Federal capital sites at present…

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W. and S. Board Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 3

There are 11 candidates in the field for the position of suburban representative on the Water and Sewerage Board. Among the candidates is Alderman Thos. Fanning, J.P…

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 8

The nominations for the vacant seats in the Ashfield Council, caused by the ousting of Aldermen J. S. Whitney and George Brown, were declared yesterday. They are:--North…

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A Federal By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 7

LAUNCESTON, Tuesday.--Two more candidates are announced for the seat in the House of Representatives rendered vacant by the death of Mr. Piesse. They are Mr. J. C. Whitelaw,…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Judiciary Bill. Keystone of the Federal Arch. Second Reading Debate. Scope of the High Court. Salaries of Judges. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 9

The House of Representatives met at 10.30 a.m. FEDERAL CAPITAL TOUR, Sir WILLIAM LYNE, in reply to Mr. Cook (N.S.W.), said that there was no truth in the…

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The Imperial Parliament. Opposition Demand for Contracts Inquiry. Accusation Against Vested Interests. Defence by the War Secretary. Inquiry at an Opportune Time. Nothing to Be Ashamed Of. London, March 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1902 · page 9

In the House of Commons last night Sir Henry Campbell-Bann[?]rman moved for the appointment of a select committee to inquire into contracts entered into for rem[?]unts and…

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The Commonwealth Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—Both Houses sat yesterday. SENATE. Mr. R. E. O'Connor informed Mr. Barrett (Vic.) that it is the intention of the Prime Minister to confer with the representatives of the Imperial Government, Canada, New Zealand, and the Cape,…

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Federal Parliament. Tariff Proposals. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 7

In the House of Representatives Sir George Turner, in making his supplementary tariff statement, said that he proposed to make rice for starch-making free,…

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Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Wednesday, March 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 5

The President took the chair at 2.30 p.m. AN IMPERIAL CONFERENCE. The VICE PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, replying to Senator Barrett (Vic), said…

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Federal Parliament Treasurer's Statement Estimates Exceeded. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Mr. Barton,in reply to Mr. Wiiks,(N.S.W.), said the necessary vote would lie submitted to Parliament to provide the requisite funds to carry…

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Imperial Parliament. the Army Contracts. the Motion for Inquiry

Evening News · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 6

LONDON, March 19.—In the House of Commons last night, the debate was continued on Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's motion for the appointment of a select…

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Imperial Parliament. the Army Contracts. Demand for Present Inquiry Negatived. London, March 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 7

In the House of Commons last night the debate. was continued on Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's motion for the appointment of a select committee to inquire into…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Conference in London. Proportional Voting Rejected. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 7

The Senate met at 2.30 to-day. THE CORONATION CONFERENCE. Senator O'CONNOR (N.S.W.), in answer to Mr. Barrett (Vic.), said it was the intention of the…

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Water and Sewerage Board Election

The Australian Star · Thursday 20 March 1902 · page 5

Alderman Thomas Henley is announced as a candidate for the vacancy on the board. Alderman Henley has taken a very prominent part in municipal enterprises for many years…

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Imperial Parliament. the Old-age Pensions Bill

Evening News · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

LONDON, March 20.—In the House of Commons last night Mr. Walter Raymond Greene, Conservative (Cambridgeshire. Chesterton Division), moved the second reading of…

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Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Thursday, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 6

The President took the chair at 2.30 p.m. TURF BUSINESS. Senator Keating gave notice of his intention to question the Postmaster-General whether he…

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