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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 158

Federal Parliament. Bonuses for Manufacturers Bill. Tariff in Detail. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 3

After our last edition, of yesterday went to press the House of Representatives dealt with the following matters:-- Replying to Mr. O'Malley, Mr. Deakin,…

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Victorian State Parliament Opened by Sir George Clarke. Programme for the Session

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.---The third session of the State Parliament was opened to-day by the Governor, Sir George Clarke, with accustomed ceremonial. His, Excellency's Speech included a…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 11

Senator O'Connor informed Senator Millen this afternoon that an early opportunity would be given to the Senate to consider the amendments made by the House of Representatives in the Franchise Bill…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Tariff in Committee. Further Reductions Proposed. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 8

The Senate met at 2.30 p.m. In answer to a question, Senator O'CONNOR said the Government hoped to be able to deal one day next week with the Franchise Bill, and…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Tuesday, May 27. The President took the chair at half-past 2 o'clock, the Governor-general's Allowances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 7

Senator Higgs gave notice of his intention to move on the next day,—(1) That in the opinion of the Senate the Governor-General is not required by the Constitution nor by public opinion of the…

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The Victorian Parliament. Opening of the Session. the Governor's Speech. Constitutional Reform. Water Conservation. Limitation of Expenditure. a List of Legislative Proposals. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 9

The State Parliament was formally opened this afternoon with the customary ceremonial by his Excellency Sir George S. Clarke, who read the following speech:—…

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The Inverell Election. Inverell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 9

In connection with the election it is announced that Mr. M'Gowen, the leader of the labour party, will speak here on Friday night in support of the candidature of Mr. Jones…

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Belgian Elections. London, May 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 10

The Belgian elections have been held. The Clericals have obtained a majority of 22, gaining two seats. Apparently as the result of the recent disturbances…

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The Belgian Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 7

LONDON. Monday Afternoon.---In the Belgian elections the clericals have secured a majority of 22, gaining two seats…

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Essence of Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 8

I will be correspondent to command. And do my spriting gently. —"The Tempest." A number of notices of motion were given when…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 3

In the House of Representatives yesterday the debate on the motion for the introduction or a Supply Bill was continued. Replying to the statements regarding the…

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Parliament in Session. Opening Business

The Australian Star · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 7

When the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon the Speaker read a message from Sir Harry Rawson, notifying that his Majesty the King had appointed him…

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Notes in the State Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 7

The second session of the nineteenth Parliament of New South Wales was opened yesterday by Vice-Admiral Sir H. H. Rawson, K.C.B., with the usual ceremonies. Both Houses met at noon. The…

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The Coronation Address. Adopted by Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 3

An address of congratulation to King Edward on the occasion of his Coronation next month was adopted by both Chambers of the Legislature last night. in the Assembly the…

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Victorian State Parliament. the Reduction of Members

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The State Assembly met for three hours this afternoon. Mr. Hall, who moved the Address-in-Reply, ridiculed the Kyabram Reform Committee's…

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The Imperial Parliament. Budget Debate. London, May 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 7

In the House of Commons to-day the Budget debate was postponed. Mr. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, stated that it was inconvenient to discuss the…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Wednesday, May 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 10

The President took the chair at half-past 2 o'clock ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL informed Senator Neild that the…

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When Peace Is Settled. a Royal Message to Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon.--It is understood that King Edward will send a message to Parliament to announce the conclusion of peace when the terms are settled…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Tariff. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 6

The senate met at 2.30 p.m. THE MARTINIQUE DISASTER. Senator O'CONNOR, in reply to Senator Neild, said that the Government were unable to grant,…

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The Victorian Parliament. the Address in Reply. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Hall moved the Address in Reply to the Governor's Speech. He urged the necessity of strict economy. He said that he was glad to see that the Government…

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