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Politics & elections, 1903

3,278 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 164

The Commonwealth. Senator Reid's Election. Its Legality Discussed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The election of Senator Reid is still being discussed, though Interest in it is gradually vanishing. Mr. David Gaunson, a lawyer, and formerly…

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Bribery at an Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 7

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--An inquiry into the recent municipal election at Shrewsbury, England, showed that of the 661 persons voting, two-thirds bad been bribed…

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Victorian Parliament. Discussion on the Reform Bill. Opposition in the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1903 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The second reading, debate on the Reform Bill was continued in the Legislative Council to-night. Mr. Manifold could accept most of the…

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Victorian Parliament. Charges Against a Minister. Committee of Inquiry Appointed. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1903 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier submitted a motion for the appointment of a committee to inquire into charges made by Mr. Prendergast against the Minister of Lands in the…

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Victorian Lands Administration. the Minister Resigns His Portfolio. a Committee of Inquiry Appointed Further Allegations in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1903 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier moved: "That a select committee be appointed to inquire into and report upon the charges made against the member…

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Municipal Elections. Nomination of Aldermen and Auditors

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1903 · page 5

The following additional nominations have been received for the position of alderman or auditor for the different municipalities throughout the State (city of Sydney excepted), the aldermen to serve for the…

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Municipal Elections. Singleton

The Australian Star · Thursday 29 January 1903 · page 4

Eight nominations have been received for aldermen of the Singleton Borough Council, namely, ex-Aldermen Cragg, Quinn and M'Fadden, and Messrs. Sheridan, Tyer,…

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State Parliament Prorogued

The Australian Star · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 7

An the State Parliament stood prorogued until February 3, a proclamation was issued yesterday further proroguing it until Tuesday, March 17…

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PARLIAMENT v. Burwood Veterans

The Australian Star · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 6

This cricket match, which was arranged to take place, yesterday at the Sydney Cricket Ground,is postponed till to-day, and will commence at 2 o'clock p.m. Ladles who have…

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The Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 7

In the Legislative Council to-day the SolicitorGeneral asked the House to consent to Friday sittings, but finding members were disposed to discass the matter he withdraw the proposal. The debate…

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General News. the New Railway Station. State Parliament Prorogued

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 4

As the State Parliament stood prorogued until February 3, a proclamation was issued yesterday further proroguing it until Tuesday, March 17. Hon. members have not yet been informed Reference was made by the State Premier yesterday to the Government proposals in connection with the new railway station. Sir John See said:--"We intend to expedite the work of…

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Victorian Parliament. Administration and Probate Act. the Two Houses in Conflict

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday:--In the Legislative Assembly a bill providing for the further appointment of the Acting-Railway Commissioner was read a first time…

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CORRUPTION. Shrewsbury Elections. Conservative Gold. London

The Australian Star · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 4

The Committee of Inquiry which discovered that two-thirds of the voters at the recent Shrewsbury municipal elections had been bribed, has continued its investigations…

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Political Labor League. Newtown-st. Peters Branch. Preparing for the Next Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 8

A public meeting under the auspices of the Newtown-St. Peters P.L.L was held in the Forestors-hall, Cook's River-road, St. Peters, on Wednesday evening, a number of addresses…

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The Common Wealth. the Coming Elections. Two Contests Within a Few Months. Should They Be Held on the Same Date?

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1903 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The question is being discussed again whether the general elections for the House of Representatives should not take place towards the end of the year…

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Our Note Book Turf Talk and Tips Winners at the S.T.C. MEETING. Rose Petal's Challenge Stakes—The Success of [?]stand —Purser's Performance — Hotes on the Racing —The Victorian Meetings— Newmarket Candidates and the Batting. Selections for Canterbury Park

The Arrow · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 7

TO-DAY racing folks will be entertained by suburban fare, and will be required to foregather at Canterbury Park. That convincing ground just now is in the best…

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Mu Picipal Elections

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 4

The nominations for aldermanic aspirants have resulted in the four wards of Leichhardt being contested. In Annandale two of the retiring…

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The Municipal Elections. To the Editor

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 5

SIR,—I crave indulgence for space enough to explain to those ratepayers who were good enough to nominate me as Alderman for the South-East…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 11

Bombala.—As aldermen (unopposed: M. H. Hart, W. Little, B. M'Ternan. As auditors: W.R. Bryan and W. G. Tweedie. Condobolin.—Aldermen: W. Maitland, T…

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Annual Examinations for 1902. Probationers, Students, Candidates for the Ministry

The Methodist · Saturday 31 January 1903 · page 4

In connection with the above Examinations the following arrrangements have been made ;— Candidates for the Ministry.—The…

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