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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 158

Ministerial Luncheon. Speech by the Premier. Finances of the Country. Reply to Mr. Lee. Parliament to Meet in May

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 3

A Ministerial lunchcon was held in the pavilion at midday. The chair was taken by Mr. Lee, M.L.C., president of the Bathurst association, and a few [?]oasts were honoured. It had been the intention of the…

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State Politics. Mr. See Replies to Mr. Lee. the Revenue 1250,000 Better. Than Last Year. Parliament to Meet in May

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 5

BATHURST, Thursday.--Speaking at the banquet, at the agricultural show here to-day, the State Premier referred to the speech made by Mr. Lee at Ashfield on Tuesday night. It was…

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Shop Assistants' Union. Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 3

A well-attended meeting of the newly-formed Shop Assistants Union was held at the Queen's hall last night, for the purpose of electing officers. Mr. E. Gornell occupied the chair…

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PARLIAMENT. Commonwealth. Parliament House, Melbourne

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 912

In the House of Representatives this afternoon, Mr. Kingston, replying to Mr. Page, said that the removal of the duty from tea would not result in the relaxation of the vigilance of the Customs officers in…

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The Federal Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 8

In the Senate last week, the Government was taken severely to task for having ceased to collect the duty on tea the moment the House of Representatives had passed a resolution putting tea…

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Characters in Parliament. David Buchanan

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 12

IT would be wrong to assume that I appraise the character of David Buchanan by the values I placed upon my former "Characters in Parliament." Far from…

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When Parliament Meets. the Treasurer's Proposals

Evening News · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 5

The Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Waddell) stated to an "Evening News" reporter to-day that the first bills he hoped to take in the coming session were as follow: The Audit Bill, which would…

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Federal Parliament. The Senate. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 7

After the "Star", went to press last evening the Coronation Celebration Bill was considered in committee in the Senate. Senator Pearce (W.A.) moved to strike out…

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Victoria Team v. N.S.W PARLIAMENT

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 12

The visit of the Victorian bowling team was brought to a close yesterday with a two-rink game on the green at Parliament House aaginst a team got together by the Parliamentary Recreation Club…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Friday, April 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 11

The President took the chair at half-past 10 o'clock IMPERIAL CONFERENCE. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE…

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Federal Parliament. Coronation Arrangements. The Bill Before the Senate. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 11

When the Senate met to-day Senator O'Connor (Vice-President of the Executive Council) moved 'the suspension of the Standing Orders to permit of the passing of the…

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Commonwealth Notes. in the Senate. (From Our Special Reporter.) Parliament House[?] Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 9

The Senate met at half-past 10 o'clock this morning. Senator O'Connor assured Senator Stewart that in taking part in the conferences to be held in London the Premier would not in any way trammel…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. Coronation Celebrations Bill. Opposed by Labor Members. Melbourne, Friday. The Senate met at 10.30 a.m. the Imperial Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 7

Senator O'CONNOR, in reply to Senator Stew[?]rt (Q.), said that in addition to the subjects proposed by New Zealand for discussion at the proposed Imperial Conference, South Africa, had…

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Oddfellows' Session. Delegates Visit Junee. Election of Grand Lodge Officers. Wagga Wagga

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 8

The Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F., resumed its duties at 2 p.m. yesterday. After the roll call end the reading of correspondence the Grand Warden, Bro. Casey, exemplified secret work…

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Oddfellows' Session. Election of Representatives. Wagga Wagga

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 6

The annual session of the Independent Order of Oddfellows has elected the following six representatives to the Grand Lodge of Australia:--Bros. M. Brennan, P.G.M., T. Casey…

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Date of Opening Parliament Decided Weeks Ago

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 April 1902 · page 7

"There is nothing in it," replied Mr. See, when asked by a "Sunday Times" representative what he had to say in reply to a morning paper statement that the alteration…

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Members of Federal Parliament Sign Pro-boer Petition

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 April 1902 · page 8

Professor Wood presided at a meeting of the Anti-War League, Sydney, there being about 40 present. Mr. Von Hagen announced that the…

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Candidates Should Go From the University—not From School

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 April 1902 · page 7

"The point which I am not sure about in connection with the matter," said Dr. Harper, principal of St. Andrew's College, after reading the conditions carefully, "is whether…

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When Parliament Meets. the Treasurer's Proposals

Evening News · Monday 14 April 1902 · page 6

The Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Waddell) stated to an "Evening News" reporter on Saturday, that the first bills he hoped to take in the coming session…

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Pyrmont Labour League Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 April 1902 · page 9

On Saturday a ballot was taken by the Pyrmont Political Labour League for the selection of a candidate to contest the vacaney caused in the division by the retirement of Mr. S. Smith, on his…

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