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Politics & elections, 1903

3,278 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 164

Liverpool Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 3

The special meeting to elect a Mayor was held on Wednesday. Present: Mayor Chapman, Alderman P. Smith, Anderson, Sindel, W. A. Smith, T. Tindal, Christiansen, C…

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An Auburn Election. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 11

Sir,-As I have the honor to belong to that section of the community at Auburn, whom your correspondent J. W. Lees loftily designates " those people," I trust that you will…

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Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 12

The election of Mayor took place on Thursday Present: Mayor Cooke, Aldermen Lathanx, Allan, Hoy, Linley, Baglee, Hamilton, McBurney and Zani…

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Parramatta Council. The Financial Position.-Revenue, £11,863. Paid for Wafer, £3224. Election of Mayor.-His Worship, Ald. W. Noller. The Reform Party's Opposition

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 4

A special meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council was held on Wednesday evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current year. The retiring Mayor (Alderman E. P…

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Afternoon Tea Electioneering

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 February 1903 · page 4

The other day a political afternoon tea was given to the Women's Progressive Association at a pianoforte factory, which has already figured with a somewhat queer…

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Parliament Further Prorogued

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1903 · page 5

A meeting of the Federal Executive will be held on Thursday next, when Parliament will be further prorogued till March 31…

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Mr. Oakes at Paddington. the State Government's Shortcomings. Mr. Storey Challenges the Premier. Should Parliament Be Called Together

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 February 1903 · page 6

Mr. C. W. Oakes, M.L.A., addressed a meeting of his constituents at the Paddington Town-hall last night,The Mayer presiding. When he entered Parliament, Mr. Oakes said,…

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Commonwealth Notes. Public Service Examinations. Four Thousand Candidates. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1903 · page 5

Four thousand applications have been received from candidates for the Federal Public Service examinations at Easter, and every mail brings ad[?]litions. Four-fifths of the applicants seek admission…

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Election Tactics in England

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 February 1903 · page 7

The methods of English politics are often held up to colonials as a model for imitation. It is said that English elections are fought on broad principles, with an absence of personalities. This…

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The Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier gave notice of his intention to move to-morrow,—" That the consideration of the report from the select committee upon the administration of the Lands'…

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The Imperial Parliament. Speech From the Throne. Legislative Proposals

Evening News · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 4

LONDON, February 17.—The King will open Parliament in person to-day, and will be accompanied by Queen Alexandra. The forecast of the Speech from the…

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PARLIAMENT. Splendid Pageant at the Opening. Programme. London

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 4

The opening of the Imperial Parliament by the King to-day was a splendid pageant. The whole Ministerial programme as outlined in the Speech from the Throne now…

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Victorian Parliament. Reform Bill Carried in the Council. Income Tax Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Council to-day the Reform Bill was re-committed. The number of members was increased from 42 to 43, in order to provide for the special…

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Imperial Parliament. the Speech From the Throne. a Forecast London, Feb. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 7

The King will open Parliament in person to-day, and will be accompanied by Queen Alexandra. A forecast of the speech from the…

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Imperial Politics. Opening of Parliament. by the King in Person. Forecast of the Royal Speech

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday.--The coming session of the Imperial Parliament, which was prorogued by Royal Commission on December 18, will be opened to-day by the King in…

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Victorian Ex-minister for Lands. Will Not Seek Re-election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Mr. M'Kenzie, ex-Minister for Lands, who underwent an operation for a tumor in the neck last week, is slowly recovering. He resigned his seat In Parliament…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 7

Pieton.—J. Connellan (re-elected). Moruya.—Alderman Johm Emmott was elected Mayol last night. Nowrs.—Alderman David Hyam was last night elected…

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Commonwealth Notes. Probable Date of the General Elections. (From Our Special Reporter.) Melbuubne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 6

Under the provisions of the Constitution Act, the three Senators who were the lowest on the polls in each State at the first election for the Senate and Senator Robert Reld, of Victoria, must retire in…

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Bankstown Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 4

The special statutory meeting of the Council was held on Thursday, the retiring Mayor (Alderman Gilliver, J.P.), presiding, and the aldermen present were :- Turvey, Miller, J.P.,…

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The Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the receipt of a message from the Council requesting the Assembly's concurrence in amendments made in the Reform Bill was greeted…

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