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Politics & elections, 1903

3,278 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 164

Municipal Election. Tenterfield

The Australian Star · Monday 20 April 1903 · page 3

In the municipal bye-election to-day Mr. Patrick Finnerty beat Mr. John Reid for the West Ward seat by 7 votes…

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"The Fighting A.p.d.a." a Sectarian Election Predicted. Dr. Dill Macky's Views

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 April 1903 · page 4

PENRITH, Saturday.--A meeting under the auspices of the Penrith branch of the A.P.D.A. was held in the Temperance-hall last evening, when the hall was packed. The president (the…

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The Commonwealth. Doubt As to the Elections. the Government Finessing

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 April 1903 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--There continues to bet much speculation as to whether the elections for the House of Representatives will be held when the retiring Senators go to the country. If…

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A Supporter of the See Ministry. Believes Parliament Will Live Its Full Term

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 April 1903 · page 5

HAY, Monday.--At a banquet given on Saturday night to Mr. G. A. Miller, manager of the Red Lion Brewery, who is leaving for Bendigo, reference was made to political matters by the member…

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Chamber of Agriculture. Inaugural Meeting. Election of Officers

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 21 April 1903 · page 4

A well-attended meeting was hold in Tattersall's Chambers last Thursday evening with a view to establishing a Chamber of Agriculture to protect the…

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The Federal Service. Numerous Candidates Examined

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 April 1903 · page 5

Last week the first examinations for admission into the Commonwealth Public Service were held in different centres in the Commonwealth. In Sydney about…

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The Commonwealth Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 April 1903 · page 4

The Federal Minister for Home Affairs states that arrangements for the fresh divisions of the Federal electorates are well in hand. Mr. W. Houston has been appointed the electoral officer…

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Charge Against a Member of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 5

George Howarth, 49, commission agent, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. E. H. Witshire, S.M., with being the [?]ailee of certain property belonging to John Hammond—to…

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Charge Against a Member of Parliament. Alleged Fraudulent Conversion. Accused at the Police Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 9

At the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. E. H. Wilshire, S.M., George Howarth, the representative of the electorate of Willoughby in the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales,…

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The Tamworth Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 4

Sir,--In your issue of yesterday, under the heading "The Fighting A.P.D.A.," the Rev. Dr. Dill Macky is reported as having addressed a meeting of the above-named society at Penrith. As…

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Mr. Varney Parkes A Candidate for Canterbury. Address at Bankstown. Severe Criticism] of the Government

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 2

Mr. Varney Parkes ex-Postmaster-General and ex-M.P. for Canteybury, addressed an audience of about 100 electors in the Bankstown Town Hall on Saturday night, and had…

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Charge Against a Member of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 April 1903 · page 3

The hearing of the case against George Howartb, 49, commission agent, was continued yesterday at the Central Police Court before Mr. E. H. Wilshire, S. M. The accused was charged with being the ba[?]…

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Charge Against a Member of Parliament. Alleged Fraudulent Conversion. Accused at the Police Court

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 April 1903 · page 8

At the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. E. H. Wilshire, S.M., George Howarth, the representative of the electorate of Willoughby in the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales,…

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Oddfellows' Annual Conference. Election of Officers. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 April 1903 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Grand United Order of Odd fellows was resumed to-day. The discussion on the report of the committee of management was…

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The Commonwealth. Preparing for the Elections. Dividing the Districts

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 April 1903 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Mr. Houston, the Commissioner for dividing the New South Wales electoral districts for the House of Representatives, is to start his work immediately. Two…

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Charge Against a Member of Parliament. the Accused Committed for Trial

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 7

The hearing of the case against George Howarth, 49, commission agent, was continued yesterday at the Central Police Court before Mr. E. H. Wilshire, S. M. The accused was charged with being the barlee…

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Charge Against a Member of Parliament. Alleged Fraudulent Conversion. Accused at the Police Court

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 8

At the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. E. H. Wilshire S.M., George Howarth, the representative of the electorate of Willoughby in the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales,…

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Chamber of Agriculture. Inaugural Meeting and Election of Officers

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 13

A well-attended meeting was held at Tattersall's Chambers on April 16th, with a view to establishing a Chamber of Agriculture to protect general interests of producers…

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Complimentary Concert at Annandale. Successful Protestant Candidates. Alderman T. COLEBROOK, J.P., A. M'LEAN, S. H. Abrams and F. E. W. SMITH

Watchman · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 7

A grand concert was held at St. Aldan's Hall, Johnstone-street, on Wednesday last, organised by a strong committee from the Orange Lodge and Annandale branch of…

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Gratulations and Criticisms. "Scandalously Unjust." "An Electioneering Budget."

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 9

LONDON, Friday. -- Sir W. Vernon-Harcourt (who was Chancellor of the Exchequer in the last Liberal Government), congratulated Mr. Ritchie upon his, Budget…

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