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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 158

Women's Franchise in the Federal Parliament. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 8

Sir,—Miss Rose Scott sent a telegram of congratulation to the Minister for Home Affairs "on behalf of the women of New South Wales." Now as to the test of this lady's right to speak for…

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Federal Parliament. Tariff Debate in the Senate. Mr. Pulsford on the Finances. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 6

In the Senate the debate on the second reading of the Tariff Bill was resumed by Mr. Pulsford (N.S.W.). He commenced by referring to the necessities created by…

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Commonwealth Notes. in This Senate. Resumption of the Tariff Debate. (From Our Special Reporter.) Parliament House. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 5

The galleries of the Senate were filled this afternoon by visitors who came in anticipition of the resumption of the debate on the tariff. They had to wait, however, the passing of a dull period of an hour…

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Pyrmont Election. Issue of the Writ

The Australian Star · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 6

The writ for the vacancy in the representation of Pyrmont caused by the retirement of Mr. Sam Smith, M.L.A., owing to his appointment to the Arbitration Court, was…

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Municipal Election at Mosman

The Australian Star · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 3

Mr. P. Leahy, who is a candidate for a seat in the Mosman Council as a representative of the newly-constituted ward of Balmoral, last night addressed the ratepayers at…

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Newtown Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 6

Before the Full Court this afternoon Mr. James, instructed by Mr. E. R. Abigail, moved to make absolute a rule nisi for a writ of quo warranto to oust George Forster…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Tariff. Speech by Senator Symon. Many Anomalies Exposed. Melbourne, Thursday. The Senate met at 2.30 p.m. Order of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 7

In answer to Senator SYMON (S.A.), who wanted to know if the second reading of the Excise Bill could be passed, so that the Excise and Customs Bills could be submitted to the same…

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Federal Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 14

Last week the Senate received the Tariff Bill, which was read a first time. Senator Neild gave notice that he would move to make the following suggestions on the tariff:—Item 2, line 4,…

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Meeting at Camden. Retrenchment in Parliament. Camden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 10

This evening the residents of the Camden district were asked by public meeting, called by the Mayor, Alderman G. M. Macarthur Onslow, to discuss the subject of Parliamentary…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Friday, May 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 11

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

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Federal Parliament. Tariff Debate in the Senate. Mr. Pulsford on the Finances. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 11

In the Senate the debate on the second reading of the Tariff Bill was resumed by Mr. Pulsford (N.S.W.). He commenced by referring to the necessities created by…

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Commonwealth Notes. in the Senate. the Tariff Debate. (From Our Special Reporter.) Parliament House. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 9

The debate on the tariff w[?] resumed by Senator Pulsford, whose speech lasted ever the whole sitting and showed evidence throughout of most careful preparation. Indeed so close a scrutiny of the tariff in…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. Customs Tariff Bill Second Reading Debate. Speech by Senator Pulsford. Melbourne, Friday

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 7

The Senate met at 10.30 a.m. THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONTINGENTS. Senator O'CONNOR, in reply to Senator Neild, said that the Treasurer had received two sums…

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Pyrmont Election

Evening News · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 2

The Speaker issued his writ to-day for the election of a new member for Sydney Pyrmont Division, in the room of Mr. Sam. Smith, resigned. The date of nomination is fixed for…

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The French Elections. Clerical Interference

Evening News · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 5

LONDON, May 2, 7 p.m.M. Waldeck Rousseau, the French Premier and Minister of the Interior, has issued a circular to the Prefects of the Departments, calling attention to the…

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The French Elections. The Premier's Personality. M. Waldeck-Rousseau's Ca[?]reeK

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 4

The success of M. WaldecK-Rousseau in the French elections makes doubly Interesting his remarkable career. M. Waldeck-Rousseau, when he succeeded in forming his Cabinet in…

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Elections and Qualifications Committees

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 6

The tribunal which will decide between the claims of Mr. Hartnoll and Mr. Whitelaw on the lately filled Tasmanian seat in the House of Representatives forcibly illustrates with…

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Pyrmont Election. Issue of the Writ

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 11

The writ for the vacancy in the representation of Pyrmont caused by the retirement of Mr, Sam Smith, M.L.A., owing to his appointment to the Arbitration Court, was…

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Newtown Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 11

Before the Full Court yeBterday, Mr. James; instructed by Mr. E. R. Abigail, moved to make absolute a rule nisi for a writ of quo warranto to oust George Forster…

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South Australian Elections. Trouble with the Rolls Expected. the Chances of the Parties

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 10

ADELAIDE Friday.--The electoral campaign which culminates to-morrow has been conducted with intense earnestness throughout the State, although with an almost entire absence of…

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