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Politics & elections, 1903

3,278 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 164

The Commonwealth. Meeting of Parliament. in the Latter Part of May

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday. -- The Federal Cabinet this afternoon settled the date for the meeting of Parliament. The decision has to be confirmed by the Executive…

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Tamworth Election. Notes in the Constituengy. a Quiet Day. Speeches by Messrs Edden and Hollis. (From Our Special Reporter.) Tamworth

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

After the excitement of yesterday electioneering matters have settled down to a state of quietude. People are mainly engaged in discussing the incidents of last night's meeting and the chances of the…

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New Zealand. the Licensing Elections. Wellington

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

The licensing elections yesterday resulted in prohibitionist commitrees being returned for Wellington, Newtown, Dunedin, Caversham, Waikonaita, Inverc[?]rgill. At Dunedin, it is stated, the result will be…

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Federal Electioneering Campaign

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 4

In furtherance of the Federal Ministers' electioneering campaign, the Minister of Customs will leave for Queensland on Saturday. Mr. Kingston will address meetings in Brisbane, Toowoomba,…

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The Tamworth Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 4

Special attention is now being concentrated on the by-election in Tamworth. Matters have been put on such footing that electors have before them accredited representatives of…

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Tamworth Election. Will Mr. Thrower Retire? Opposition Tactics

The Australian Star · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 7

The battle at Tamworth is being fought with great determination, and people who have returned from the constituency report that feeling is running very high. The…

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Tamworth Fight. Spending a Holiday. a Carpet Bag Candidate

The Australian Star · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 5

The Opposition press Is considerably confused in its efforts 'to dictate to the Tamworth electors. It is careful to point out that if Mr. Walsh or Mr. Thrower is elected…

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Tamworth Election. Mr. Thrower Will Go to the Poll. Blunt Statements by Mr. Edden. Mr. Garland Gaining Steadily

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 4

TAMWORTH, Thursday. -- After the political storm of yesterday comes a calm. The show is over, also the rain. The country people have returned to their homes once more. From…

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Commonwealth Notes. Meeting of Parliament. Date Fixed. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 8

The Prime Minister to-day advised the GovernorGeneral to summon the Federal Parliament to meet for the despatch of business on Tuesday, May 20…

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Tamworth Election., The Protestant Candidate. Mr. Garland Nominated

Watchman · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 4

There have been many elections of this State which have caused excitement and interest to rise to the highest pitch. There have always been many conflicting interests to make the…

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Tamworth Election. Feeling in Thf Electorate. Candidates' Addresses. (By Our Special Reportes.) "Tamworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 9

The Freetrade and Liberal Association and the Labour party are actively prosecuting the campaign on behalf of their respective candidates. Mr. Walsh has not done any active work yet. but he has…

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Imperial Politics. the New Irish Land Bill. Opinion Remarkably Favorable. the Precursor of an Irish Far Parliament. Rent Charge Considered Too Large

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon. -- The new Irish Land Bill introduced by Mr. George Wyndham, Chief Secretary for Ireland, has been received with a remarkable consensus…

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Our Note Book Turf Talk and Tips Autumn Entries and Acceptances. The [?]aster and Cup Candidates. The Victorian Division—Shortage of Jumpers—Betting Considerations—Form at Rosehill. Cyanide's Dash—chippy Norton's Break. Selections for Rosehill

The Arrow · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 7

THERE is apparently every necessary element in sight to ensure the success of to-day's meeting at Rosehill. It is remarkable that the club should have commanded…

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The Galway Election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 7

In connection with the seat for Galway lately vacated by the conviction of 'Colonel" Arthur Lynch, and to which, the cable just informs us, Mr. C. Devlin, a prominent member…

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The Tamworth Election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 23

It would seem as if the Tamworth bye-election, which has been brought about through the financial misfortune of Mr. Walsh, is not to be decided by the straightout issue,…

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A Bye-election. London, March 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 9

An election for the representation of Clertsey Division of Surrey in the House of Commons, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. H. C. Leigh-Bennett…

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The Labour Candidate. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 9

Sir,—In your second editorial this morning yon write as follow:—"It is supposed that at the last moment the labour party, recognising the futility of Mr. Thrower's candidature. will cast what influeuce…

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Cecil Rhodes' Scholarships. Candidates From New Zealand. Proposed Restriction of Opportunity

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 8

WELLINGTON, Friday. -- At a meeting of the Grammar School Board. Auckland, a letter was considered from the headmaster with regard to the New Zealand regulations for the Cecil…

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Another By-election. Unusual Interest Excited

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 9

LONDON, Friday. -- Consequent upon the death of Mr. H. C. Leigh-Bennett (Conservative), it writ has been issued for a by-election in the Chertsey Division of Surrey…

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Tamworth Election. Influx of Politicians. Speeches at Every Corner. Progress of the Campaign

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 9

TAMWORTH, Friday. -- The town is once more in the hands of the politicians. At each street corner and over at West Tamworth meetings of one party or the other have been held, and…

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