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Politics & elections, 1903

3,278 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 164

The Commonwealth Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Friday.—In the Senate this af-ternoon, Senator M'Gregor (S.A.) moved for the amendment of the regulations of the Public Ser-vice Act, that officers are expressly forbidden to…

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Reception at Parliament House

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 11

The reception to be given to the officers of the Japanese squadron at Parliament Buildings this afternoon promises to be an interesting function. The visitors will be met in the Legislative…

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The New Parliament. Not That Recently Elected. What Is Expected of It

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--The Skuptschina which has been summoned by the new Servian Premier (M. Avakumovitch) is that which King Alexander dismissed in March…

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Federal Parliament. Cabling to West Australia Overland Route. [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 11

In the House of Representatives to-day, Sir Edmund Barton replying to Mr. Solomon (W.A.), said conference had taken place between himself the…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne, Friday, June 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 7

The President took the chair at 10.30 a.m. POLITICS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE. Senator M'GREGOR (S.A.) moved,—"That in the opinion of the Senate regulation 41 under the Public…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Liberty of Public Servants. Taking Part in Political Affairs. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 11

The Senate met at 10.30 a.m. Senator M'GREGOR (S.A.) moved that in the opinion of the Senate, Regulation 51 under the Public Service Act should be amended. The…

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North and South. Surther Contrasts by Mr. M'carthy. Lecture at Omach. Dublin Municipal Elections. Controlled by the Priesis

Watchman · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 7

The majority of our readers are familiar with Mr. M. J. F. M'Carthy's well known book, "Priests and People in Ireland," consequently the following report of a lecture recently…

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Hurstville Extraordinary Election

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 2

THE following is the result of the polling in the extraordinary election, which took place on Saturday last, in the Hurstville Municipality :—…

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Victoria. a Bye-election. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 9

The election of a member to the Legislative Assembly to represent Bourke West, in the place of Captain Staughton, deceased, took place to-day, with the following result:—Andrew Robert…

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A "Jolly Boys" Club. Subjected to Scotchbyterian Scourging. Hon. E. Vickery's Precious Grandson. a Duly-Qualified Gentlemen by Act of Parliament, Takes Two Bob from the Waverley Stink Sniffer to Play the Pimp

Truth · Sunday 14 June 1903 · page 5

The sour spook of Scotchbyterianism has arisen at Waverley and laid its palsied paw on the people of that one-time cheerful suburb. A case at the…

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Opening of Parliament

Evening News · Monday 15 June 1903 · page 4

The New South Wales Parliament will be opened to-morrow at noon by His Excellency Sir Harry Rawson, who will be [?]corted to Parliament House by a detachment of N.S.W. Lancers…

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Garden Party. At Parliament House. a Brilliant Function

The Australian Star · Monday 15 June 1903 · page 6

The Government of New South Wales held a garden party at Parliament House on Saturday in honour of his Excellency Rear-Admiral H. Kamimura and officers of the…

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Opening of Parliament The Governor's Speech. Bills to Be Brought Forward

The Australian Star · Monday 15 June 1903 · page 5

His Excellency the State Governor will tomorrow open the third session of the nineteenth Parliament of New South Wales. The function will be attended by the usual…

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The Opening of Parliament. Outline of the Governor's Speech. Reduction of Members

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 June 1903 · page 4

At noon to-morrow the third session of the nineteenth Parliament of New South Wales will be opened by the Governor, Sir Harry Rawson, with all the usual time-honored ceremonies and…

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Japanese Squadron. Says Farewell to Sydney. Entertainment at Parliament House. Visitors Acclaim Sydney's Hospitality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 June 1903 · page 8

It is a tribute to the officers and men of the Jupanese squadron, which sailed from Sydney yesterday morning, that their departure affects the citizens with a distinct sense of loss. For the past…

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State Politics. Opening of Parliament. the Governor's Speech. Ministerial Secrecy. a "Dramatic Effect" Expected. Constitutional Reform. Referendum to the People

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 June 1903 · page 7

Hitherto it has been possible for the press on the eve of the assembling of Parliament to give a fairly accurate forecast of the intentions of the Government as contained in the speech of the Governor to…

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Test Municipal Election at Albury

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 June 1903 · page 7

ALBURY, Sunday.--A municipal election which arose owing to the resignation of two of the aldermen as a protest against the reform scheme of the majority of the council (which…

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Scene at Parliament House

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 June 1903 · page 5

After a long period of comparative quietness our legislative halls awoke to life again this morning, and from an early hour presented a busy scene. Over all there reigned…

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State Parliament. Opening Ceremony

Evening News · Tuesday 16 June 1903 · page 4

The third session of the 19th Parliament [?] New South Wales was formally opened by His Excellency Sir Hairy Rawson at noon to-day Long before the appointed hour there were signs…

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The Work Before Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 June 1903 · page 4

Last week a member of the State Government announced that "it would be a dramatic moment" when the Governor's Speech at the impending opening of Parliament was…

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