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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 158

The Inverell Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 May 1902 · page 7

INVERELL, Saturday.--Very great interest is now being evinced In the local by-election. Last night Messrs. Crick and Bennett addressed a big meeting in favor of the Ministerial…

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Business Before Parliament

The Australian Star · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 4

Parliament reassembles to-morrow, and the business confronting it is urgent and important. Never since the establishment of responsible government has the country had to…

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The Opening of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 6

The State Cabinet met to-night and gave the finishing touches to the work connected with the opening of Parliament to-morrow afternoon. After the Governor's speech has been read the House will be…

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Parliament. the Assembly Chamber

Evening News · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 4

Workmen ere still putting the finishing touches to the Assembly chamber, which will just be completed in time for the opening ceremonies to-morrow. The interior of the chamber has…

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Victorian Parliament Opened To-day

Evening News · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday Afternoon.—The State Parliament was opened [?] noon to-day by the Governor (Sir G. S. Clarke), with the usual ceremony. The Speech, after making & reference…

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State Politics. the Opening of Parliament. Ceremony for To-morrow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 5

Parliament will be formally opened at noon tomorrow by Vice-Admiral Rawson, K.C.B., the new Governer of New South Wales. Both Houses of the Legislature will, according to…

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Opening of Parliament. The Governor's Speech. Bills to be Dealt With

The Australian Star · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 5

The second session of the Nineteenth Parliament of New South Wales will be opened at noon to-morrow with the usual ceremonies. His Excellency the Governor, escorted…

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The State Parliament. to Be Opened To-morrow. Outline of the Proceedings

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 5

The second session of the nineteenth Parliament of New South Wales will be opened tomorrow. The proceedings will be of more than customary interest, owing to the arrival of Sir…

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British Empire League. Actions of Messrs. Griffith and Holm An, M's.L.A. to Be Brought Before Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 3

The first annual general meeting of the members of the British Empire League of Australasia was held at the Elite-hall last evening, Mr. Chas. Lovely (vice-president) in the chair…

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The Belgian Elections. Clerical Gains

Evening News · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 4

LONDON, May 26, 2.20 p.m.—The elections in Belgium have resulted in the Clericals obtaining a majority of 22, a gain of two seats. (The principle of proportional representation…

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Belgian Elections. London, May 26, 2,20 p.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 4

In the Belgian election the Clericals have secured a majority of 22, thus gaining two seats…

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The Commonwealth Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Both Houses sat yesterday. In the Senate, Mr. Higgs (Q.) gave notice of motion for Thursday, [?] the Governor-General,…

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The Meeting of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 6

The Parliamentary session which begins to-day will open in a mist of uncertainty, which only' the course of events can dispel. From the country last year the Government…

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Victorian Parliament Opened Yesterday

Evening News · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 6

MELBOURNE. Tuesday Afternoon.—The State Parliament was opened at noon to-day by the Governor (Sir G. S. Clarke), with the usual ceremony. The Speech, after making a reference…

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General News. Opening of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 6

At noon to-day the State Parliament will be opened by the Governor, Sir Harry Rawson. His Excellency will proceed from his official residence in Macquarie-street to Parliament House shortly…

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Federal Parliament. Governor-General's Allowances. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 7

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Deakin, replying to Sir Wm. M'Millan, said the Government intended at an early date to submit distinct proposals with regard to…

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State Parliament. Opening Ceremony. the Governor's Speech

Evening News · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 4

The second session of the nineteenth Parliament of New South Wales was formally opened at noon to-day. Some time before that hour the interior of Parliament Houses presented a lively…

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Parliament Opened. The Governor's Speech. A Progressive Programme

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 5

The opening of the second session of the eighteenth Parliament of New South Wales at noon to-day was attended with the usual pomp and display. More than ordinary…

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Victorian Parliament. Opened by the Governor. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 7

Sir George Clarke opened the State Parliament to-day with the customary ceremonies. An escort was furnished by the Melbourne Cavalry, and a guard of honour by the…

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The Peace Negotiations. Message to Parliament Expected. Commandant De Wet

Evening News · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 5

LONDON, May 27, 2.35 p.m.—It is understood that the King will, in a message to Parliament, announce the conclusion of peace when it is settled…

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