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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 66 of 158

Imperial Parliament. Grant to Viscount Kitchener. Opposition of the Nationalists. London, June 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 June 1902 · page 7

In the House of Commons last night Mr. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, moved,—"That a grant of £50,000 be made to Viscount Kitchener for his services in the…

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Tue State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the debate on the Address-in-Reply to the Governor's Speech, together with the Opposition leader's amendment censuring tho Government, will be…

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Reform Parliament Upwards, Not Down. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 9

Sir,—Not only is it true that we have too many membersy—it is none the less true that we are badly represented. Radicalism in reform is what we require, and if you will kindly grant me space in…

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Inverell Election

Evening News · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 6

INVERELL, Monday.—A rumor is current in town to the effect that an endeavor is to be made to oust Mr. George Jones from his seat in Parliament consequent upon certain alleged…

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Notes in Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 4

The statement that there is no excitement in connection with the censure debate, now wriggling its slow length like a wounded worm through the Legislative Assembly, is…

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The Commonwealth Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—In the Senate last evening, Mr. R. E. O'Connor stated, in answer to questions, that a committee of public accounts would be appointed soon after the close of the…

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Notes in the State Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 8

The Speaker, as soon as he took his seat at the opening of the Legislative Assembly yesterday after noon, announced the receipt of two letters from the private secretary to the Governor, stating that he had…

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"Parliament and the Judiciary." to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 10

Sir,--I am thoroughly in accord with your article on the above subject in to-day's issue. "Gashmu" is also to be commended for his short, straight-to-the-point letter of the 5th inst., and…

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New South Wales Parliament. Tuesday, June 10

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly, It was announced that the Premier had sent a cable message to Lord Milner welcoming "as fellow citizens the brave men who wore recently…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, June 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 10

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR. Messages were received from the State Governor intimating that his Excellency had forwarded the…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Tuesday, June 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 10

The President took the chair at half-past 2 o'clock. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S SYDNEY RESIDENCE. Senator HIGGS gave notice of his intention to ask…

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The Victorian Parliament. Announcement of the New Ministry. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, immediately the House met, Mr. Kirton rose and announced that Mr. Irvine had succeeded in forming a new administration as follows:—…

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State Parliament. a Welcome to the Boers. The Censure Debate

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 3

As soon as the formal business was disposed of in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon. Mr. JOHN SEE; in reply to Mr. W. F. Hurley, said he had that day transmitted through his Excellency the…

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References in Parliament. a Message From the King. Congratulations to South Africa

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 7

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, as soon as he took his seat yesterday afternoon, said he had to report two communications from the private secretary to the State Governor. The first letter, which…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 8

In the Senate this afternoon Senator O'Connor informed Senator Sargood that the Committee of Public Accounts would be appointed shortly after the end of the financial year. The Cabinet had not yet…

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Federal Parliament. Remission of Fodder Duties the Remount Scandal. The Loan Bill. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 7

In the House of Representatives this afternoon Mr. Deakin, replying to Mr. Puller, said that the Premier of New South Wales was considering the fodder question, and the…

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Essence of Parliament. I will be correspondent to command. And do my spriting gently

Evening News · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 8

The debate on the motion of censure was con­tinued yesterday by Mr. Nielsen, who "wished to say, right here, that he was opposed to any reduction of members."…

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Federal Parliament. Loan and Inscribed Stock Bills. The Tariff Before the Senate. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 3

After the despatch of the last wire to the "Star" yesterday the debate on the second reading of the Loan Bill was continued in the House of Representatives, and was eventually adjourned, adjourned, on the motion of Mr. D…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate the Tariff Further Reductions Suggested. the Ministerial Minority. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 9

The Senate met at 2.30 p.m. COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS. Senator O'CONNOR informed Senator Sargood (Vic.) that a committee of public accounts will…

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State Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 12 June 1902 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday the Premier informed Mr. Edden that he could not say what the Government would do in connection with the suspension of the fodder duties until the motion of…

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