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Politics & elections, 1903

3,278 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 164

Federal Parliament. Population of Commonwealth Naval Agreement Bill. [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 7

The Federal Parliament met again this af HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Sir John Quick,presented the report of the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate Sugar Bounty Bill. Powers of the House. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 6

The Senate met at 2.30 p.m. SYDNEY TELEPHONE SYSTEM. Senator BRAKE (Postmaster-Genernal) informed Senator Neild (N.S.W) that he was…

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N.s.w. Parliament. an All Night Sitting. the Policy of "Gag." Early Morning Scenes

Evening News · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 4

The Land and Income Tax (Amendment) Bill was further considered in the Legislative Assembly this morning, and clause 12, dealing with the income tax to be paid by shipowners whose…

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This Morning's Parliament. Land and Income Tax Bill. Dealing with the Details. Obstruction and the " Gag."

The Australian Star · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 5

By a rather remarkable effort the Legislative Assembly had, by 2.30 this morning, dealt in committee with 12 clauses of the Land and Income Tax Amendment Bill, Clause 13…

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Public Service Board. Members of Parliament As Counsel. How the Board Are Affected. Statement of the Position

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 5

During the recent discussion of Mr. Carruthers' censure motion in the Legislative Assembly, reference was made to the fact that the leader of the Opposition and other members of…

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This General Election In. Great Britain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 4

In spite of the recent declaration by Sir William Walrond that this Parliament would not be dissolved for another two years, it was announced last Wednesday…

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In Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 9

The Address-in-Reply was adopted by the Legislative Council last night. In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Teasdale Smith made a strong attack on the Railway Commissioner,…

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The Commonwealth Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Friday.—In the Senate this afternoon, Senator Stewart moved for an alteration of the Public Service Regulations in Regulation 4, allowing half-hour interval for…

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Measures Before Parliament. Comments by Mr. Philp

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 10

BRISBANE, Friday. -- Mr. Philp this morning expressed his gratification at the passing of the Naval Agreement Bill through the House of Representatives. He thinks the bill provides…

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The Commonwealth. Federal Parliament. (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 10

A matter transcending all others in public interest to-day was the announcement of the resignation of Mr. Kingston as Minister for Customs. In the House of Representatives the Eastern Extension…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] Preferential Trade. Debates in Parliament. Ministerial Speeches

Evening News · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 4

LONDON, July 24.—Replying to the Earl of Lytton in the House of Lords, last night, the Duke of Devonshire, Lord President of the Council, admitted that the publications of the Birmingham…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 7

The President tonk the chair at half-past 10 a.m. SUGAR-GROWING BOUNTY. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, in answer to Senator Stewart,…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Civil Service Regulations. Proposed Amendment's. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 11

The Senate met at 10.30 p.m. SUGAR BOUNTY BILL. Senator O'CONNOR, in reply to Senator Stewart (Q.), said that Mr. Philp's attention had…

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At the Bar of Parliament. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 7

Sir,—As you have misrepresented me to the public in your paragraph re my petition to be heard at the Bar of the House on the second reading of the State Children's Bill. I trust you may kindly…

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Announcement in Parliament. Statement by Sir E. Barton. Explanation by Mr. Kingston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 11

When Sir Oeorge Turner, on the adjournment for lunch, announced in tones of apology that the House would meet again for a few minutes at 2 o'clock, there was no suspicion among even the best-informed…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] The Cable Agreement. with the Eastern Extension Co. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 8

In the House of Representatives to-day Sir Edmund Barton moved -- "That this House authorises and ratifies the agreement entered into between the Government of the…

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Our Note Books Turf Talk and Tips the Caulfield Nationals. Likely Horses For Each Event—Rosehill Winners—Famous and Miss Trenchant—epsom and Metropolitan Candidates—Betting and Gossip—Notes of the Week. Selections for Canterbury Park

The Arrow · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 7

TO-DAY the supporters of racing will have an opportunity of renewing acquaintance with Canterbury Park under conditions which promise to well Topay a visit, for the…

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Chief Candidate for the Papacy. Suddenly Taken Ill. London, July 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 11

Cardinal Oreglia, the Camerlengo, who upon the death of the Pope assumed control of affairs at the Vatican, and who is the chief candidate for the Papacy, has suddenly been…

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Government and the Inquiry. an Open Mind. General Election Before a Change. London, July 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 11

The annual banquet of the Primrose League was held at the Hotel Cecil last night. Mr. A. J. Balfour, the Prime Minister, in the course of a speech, said that since Mr…

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Cardinal Oreglia Ill. Candidate for the Papacy

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 July 1903 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon. -- Cardinal Oreglia, the Camerlengo, who is regarded as the chief candidate for the Papacy, has been taken suddenly ill…

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