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Politics & elections, 1903

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Tasmanian Elections. How Parties Stand. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 7

For the general election 68 nominations have been received for 35 seats. Ministerialists number 14, Opposition 31, labour 4, and independents 19. Three Oppositionists and one Ministerialist are…

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The Tamworth Election. Liberal Party Confident. Mr. Todd Retires

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 6

The Liberal and Reform party are jubilant at the progress of the campaign in Tamworth, and even at this early stage feel confident of success. Yesterday Mr. J. c. L. Fitzpatrick went up to assist Mr…

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First Forfeits and Fancied Candidates

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 1

First forfeits for the Doncaster Handicap, Sydney Cup, St. Leger Stakes, and Champagne Stakes were declared on Monday last. In the Doncaster Handicap 34…

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Rosehill Races. Saturday. Lady Laura Wins Two Races. Chippy Morton the Mysterious. Downfall of Great Scot—cyanide Easily Defeats the Australian Cup Winner. Large Fields and an Enormous Gathering. the Sydney Cup Candidate Acrasia Scores Gamely

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 5

There appeared to be plenty of money about at the Rosehill Racing Club's meeting last Saturday, and an exceptionally big crowd to spend it. The racing was…

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The Tamworth Election. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 4

Sir,-- Towards the close of an article under the above heading appearing in the "Evening News" of to- day the following opinion is expressed:--…

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The Tamworth Contest. a Triangular Fight. Prospects of the Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 7

TAMWORTH, Tuesday. -- The political temperature of Tamworth, notwithstanding the presence of four candidates and as many members of Parliament, has not yet risen many degrees above…

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The Tamworth Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 6

The most important development in connection with the political struggle at Tamworth was Mr. Todd's retirement last evening. Mr. Todd had not announced in what interest he was running,…

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Tamworth Election

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 14

The candidates nominated for Tamworth are: Mr. John Garland (selected Opposition), Mr. D. B. Todd (Independent Opposition), Mr. T. H. Thrower (Labour), and Mr. R. J. Walsh…

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The Meeting of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 6

Replying to a deputation of the unemployed, the honorary secretaries of the Liberal and Reform Association stated yesterday the opinion of that body…

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Tamworth Election. Candidates in the Field. Retirements and Rumoured Retire Ments. Electioneering Speeches. (By Our Special Reporter.) Tamworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 7

Tamworth is enjoying a season of mild excitement. The annual show is in any case an event which excites general interest. This year it is complicated by the election, which is being fought out on singular…

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Politics and Politicians. Topics of the Hour. The Hon. John Meagher and the Tamworth Election

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 18

Sir,—I wonder what stuff the Government thought Irish citizens were made of when they put a black mark against the I7th of March as the one day in the year upon…

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The Tamworth Election

Evening News · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 6

TAMWORTH, Wednesday.—Mr. Todd has retired from the contest He made a public announcement to that effect last night, also stating that his supporters had gone back on him…

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The Tamworth Election Address by the Premier

Evening News · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 4

TAMW0RTH, Thursday.—The Premier addressed, a public meeting in the Drill Hall last night in support of Mr. Walsh's candidature. The Mayor (Alderman Nankervis) presided, and Mr. Walsh…

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The Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 8

In the coming election Mr. Mulca[?]y (the Minister for Lands) will probably be re-elected. The Premier (Sir E. L[?]wis) and the Treasurer (Mr. Bird) will be closely run…

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TAMWORTH. Electioneering Addresses. Sir John See Speaks. Tamworth

The Australian Star · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 3

The excitement continues at Tamworth over the election. The town is full of members of Parliament. The retirement of Mr. Todd has caused some surprise. Sir John-See…

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Tamworth Electors. And the Journeyman Candidate. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 3

Sir;--It Is the misfortune of Mr. John Garland, the "man who must find a seat," that there have been only two vacancies during the current Parliament. He duly carried his…

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Tasmanian Politics. Questions at the General Election. Reform and Economy Strongly Demanded

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 7

A general election is being spiritedly fought in the State of Tasmania on the lines of reform and economy. The polling will take place on Thursday, April 2, and the return of writs has…

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Tamworth Election. the Premier on the Scene. Opening the Agricultural Show. Party Politics at Lunch

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 5

TAMWORTH, Wednesday.--If Sir John See came up here with the idea of helping Mr. Walsh's candidature, he has made the worst possible start imaginable. He reached here…

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Minister of Railways moved the second reading of a bill to appoint three Railway Commissioners. He thought three good men had been secured, and…

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General News. the State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 4

In the communication published yesterday from the hon. secretary of the Liberal and Reform party to the chairman of the unemployed committee, the following appeared: -- "As to the…

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