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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 158

Parliamentary Elections. Lord C. Beresford Unopposed

Evening News · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 4

LONDON, April 25. 4.55 p.m.—Rear-Admiral Lord Charles Beresford (Conservative) was to-day elected unopposed for Woolwich, in the place of Colonel Edwin Hughes, resigned owing to…

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British Bye-elections London, April 25, 4.55 p.m

The Australian Star · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 7

Vice-Admiral Lord Charles Beresford has been elected unopposed for Woolwich in succession to Colonel Edwin Hughes, who had been the Conservative member for that…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. Customs Tariff Bill. Second Reading Debate. Speech by Senator O'connor. a Plea for Protection. the Position of the Senate. Must Take Full Responsibility for Amendments. Melbourne, Friday. The Senate met at 10.30 a.m. Customs Tariff Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 7

Senator O'CONNOR, on rising to move the second reading of the Customs. Tariff Bill, was received with cheers. He dwelt on the difference in Constitutional powers between the Senate and…

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The French Elections. London, April 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 7

There are 2500 candidates for the French elections which are about to take place…

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Parliamentary Elections. London, April 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 7

Rear-Admiral Lord Charles Beresford (Conservative) has been elected unopposed for Woolwich as successor to Colonel Edwin Hughes, who resigned on account of…

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French Elections. London, April 27, 2.5 p.m

The Australian Star · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 5

For the French elections which are about to take place, and which are causing so much excitement, there are no fewer than 2500 candidates…

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The By-elections. Lord C. Beresford Returned

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Friday Afternoon.--Rear-Admiral Lord Charles Beresford (Conservative) was to-day elected unopposed for Woolwich, in the place of Colonel Edwin Hughes,…

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Legislative Council Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 6

At the elections for the Legislative Council the following have been elected:--Sir Edward Wittenoom, for North Province (unopposed); Mr. S. Crowder, for East Province (unopposed): Mr. J…

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Parliament House

Evening News · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 4

To look at the alterations now proceeding at Parliament Houses, especially in the Chamber of the Assembly, which to the eye appears to be in ruins, no one would suppose it possible for the…

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The Reform of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 4

At the Barton farewell on Saturday night Mr. Wise made a reference to the coming Parliamentary reform in this State, and he expands that reference in the interview with…

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Parliament House. The Process of Renovation

The Australian Star · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 3

The interior of Parliament House is, for the time being a wreck. The Legislative Assembly Chamber has been converted into a hive of working men, and everything movable has…

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Economy in State Procedure. Reduction of Members of Parliament. Statement by Mr. Wise

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 5

The Attorney-General (Mr. B. R. Wise) was asked by a "Herald" reporter yesterday whether he would say anything in explanation of his remarks in relation to the reduction of members in the…

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The French Elections. Success of the Government. London, April 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 5

There are 2500 candidates for the French elections which are about to take place. April 28. The elections are singularly quiet, even at…

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French Elections. London, April 28

The Australian Star · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 4

The elections are singularly quiet, even in Paris, where the Nationalists have had many successes. The provincial results indicate a Ministerial…

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French Elections. The Government Gain. LONDON, April 28, 2.30 p.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 4

In the elections now taking place in France the Nationalists lost ground in the provinces, but increased their advantage in Paris. Mr. Paul de Cassagnac, the well-known…

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Temperance Workers' Conference. Preparing for the Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 3

At the conference of temperance workers, held at 7.30, Mr. F. E. M'Lean, M.H.R., presided, and there was a large attendance, the affiliated organisations being well represented…

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The French Elections. Ministerial Victory Probable. Singularly Quiet Contests. Many Nationalist Successes

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday Afternoon--There are no less than 2500 candidates for the general elections in France. LONDON, Monday.--The French elections…

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The Commonwealth Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 30 April 1902 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday Morning.—Only the House of Representatives sat last evening. The Prime Minister stated that Judge Dashwood (the South Australian Resident) had been appointed…

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Federal Parliament. Tasmania Election Petition. Pro-Boer and Partiality. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 April 1902 · page 2

The Speaker took the chair at 2 o'clock. Mr. Salmon (Vic.) mentioned that delays had occurred in the payment of tradespeoples' accounts…

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Municipal Elections. Balmoral Ward.the Candidates

The Mosman Mail · Wednesday 30 April 1902 · page 2

The new Aldermen for Balmoral Ward should be men well acquainted with the peculiarities of the ground. This may be said of all the Wards, but in this case it…

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