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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 158

Federal Parliament. Debate on the Tariff. The Electoral Bill. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

The debate on the tariff was continued [?] the House of Representatives, on item [?] division III., "Glucose, 8s per cwt." Mr. Watson, continuing his spee[?] said[?]…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Electoral Bill. Provision for Plumping. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 7

The Senate met at 2.30 p.m. Consideration of the Electoral Bill was resumed in Committee. The new clause, 119 A, "Any elector may, after the issue of the writ, and not later than three…

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Imperial Parliament. Old-age Pensions Bill. the War an Obstacle. London, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

In the House of Commons last night Mr. Walter Raymond Greene, Conservative, moved the second reading of the Old-age Pensions Bill…

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Federal Parliament. More Troops Accepted. Two Thousand to Be Sent. New Guinea Transferred. Consideration of Tariff. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 7

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Barton said a communication had been received from the Home Government that the contingents already sent had greatly…

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W. and S. Board Election

The Australian Star · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

Mr. Purves (of Batt, Rodd, and Purves), who is a candidate for the post of suburban representative on the Water and Sewerage Board, thinks the proper representation of…

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A Federal By-election. the Tasmanian Vacancy

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 6

HOBART, Thursday.--The following nominations have been received for the vacancy in the House of Representatives caused by the death of Mr. F. W. Piesse:--…

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Another Federal Contingent. Two Thousand Men to Be Sent. Official Statement by Mr. Barton. Communication From the Home Government. References in the Federal Parliament. (From Our Special Reporter.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 March 1902 · page 5

When the House of Representatives met to-day, The Premier said that he had received and intimation from the House Government stating that the assistance already given towards ending the South…

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Federal Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 8

During the week the Senate considered the Electoral Bill in committee. By an amendment of clause 74 the Senate was given the right to revise the divisions of electorates for the House…

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Parliament House Improvements

Evening News · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 3

Some important alterations are being made to the Assembly Chamber. These are in accordance with a report by Dr. Rockley to the effect that the ventilation, lighting, and coloring of the…

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Renovating Parliament House

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 8

Reference was recently made to the annual renovations to the Parliament House buildings now in progress under the supervision of the Government Architect. Most attention is being…

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Federal Parliament. Easter Encampments. Committee of Supply. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 11

In the House of Representatives today the standing orders were suspended to enable the Treasurer to pass a Supply Bill for £262,415 through all its stages. On the House…

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Federal Parliament. The Bisley Rifie Team. Tariff Debate. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 7

In the House of Representatives after our last edition message had [?]sed Messrs. Watson and M'Cay objected to the proposed expenditure of £2000 to send a rifle team to…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Friday, March 21. The President took the chair at 10.30 a.m. Turf Business

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 7

The POSTMASTER-GENERAL informed Senator Keating (Tas.) that he was not aware of any correspondence addressed to bookmakers, turf tipsters, and turf commission agents passing through the post…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate Electoral Bill. Bookmakers and Turf Tipsters. Letters Through the Post-office. (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 7

The Senate met at 10.30 a.m. The House went into Committee on the Electoral Bill. Senator NEILD (N.S.W.) moved a new clause,…

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Latest Contingent. Protest in the Senate. Should Parliament Be First Consulted? Australia and the War, Stirring Speech by Mr. O'Connor. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 8

In the Senate today Mr. Higgs moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the determination call the Government to send another 2000 troops to South Africa; He…

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Election Cry for the Democrats. the Position of the Boers. London, March 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 9

At the instance of Mr. W. J. Bryan, the caucus of Democrats is the House Representatives has adopted strong pro-Boer resolutions…

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The Federal By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 March 1902 · page 9

LAUNCESTON, Friday.--There is a wild fear here that if three protectionist candidates persist in submitting themselves to election for the vacancy in the House of Representatives Mr…

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When Should Parliament Reassemble? Question Discussed by Oppositionists. Early Meeting Absolutely Necessary

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 March 1902 · page 7

A. "Sunday Times" representative interviewed several prominent Members of the Opposition to ascertain when they think the State Parliament should meet…

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Water and Sewerage Board. Yesterday's Election

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 March 1902 · page 7

An election for the municipal representation on the Water and Sewerage Board took place yesterday, and resulted in the election of…

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Water and Sewerage Board Elections. Heavy Polling. Heavy Polling

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 March 1902 · page 7

The election of city and suburban municipal representatives to the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board took place on Saturday, and resulted in the election of Alderman Watkins for…

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