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Politics & elections, 1903

3,278 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 164

A Question in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 6

In answer to Mr. Williams, who questioned him in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, Mr. O'Sullivan said that if the people of Broken-hill were being charged 35s per 1000…

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In the West Australian Parliament

The Catholic Press · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 28

In the Legislative Assembly, West Australian, on Wednesday last, the Premier said that before the House proceeded be business he desired to say a few words in reference…

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State Parliament. Wednesday, July 29

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 7

In the Legislative Council, A number of petitions in favor of the Girls' Protection Bill, asking that the age of consent should be raised to 18 years, were received…

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Essence of Parliament. (By "Ariel.")

Evening News · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 2

I will be correspondent to command, And do my spriting gently. —"The Tempest."…

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Mr. Laurence Foley. Questions in Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 3

When the tme came for questions i the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon Mr. John Hurley asked Mr. O'Sullivan the following questions:--(1) What length of service…

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What Parliament Costs. a Month's Expenses

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 3

At the instance of Mr. Archer a return was laid on the table of the House last night by Sir John See shelving the expense incurred in conducting the business of the legislative…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, July 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 5

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock p.m. PETITIONS. Petitions were presented by Sir Arthur Renwick…

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The Papal Election. Twenty Candidates. London, July 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 7

The possible candidates for election to the Papacy number twenty. The Liberal press of Rome favours the candidature of Cardinal Serafino Vannntelli…

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The Late Pope. Election of a Successor. Twenty Probable Candidates. German Government Will Not Interfere

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon. -- The "Koelnische Zeitung" denies the rumor that the German Government, intends to use its influence to prevent the election of Cardinal…

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Federal Parliament. Vacant Portfolio. Melbourne Jealousy. [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 7

The Federal Parliament met again to-day. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Mr. Ewing presented a petition from members of the Christadelphian body praying for…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 8

The President toole the chair at half-past 2 o'clock. THE JUDICIARY BILL. The VICE PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE…

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An M.l.a.'s Son. a Question in Parliament. the Dock Again

Evening News · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly last evening, Mr. Law asked the Minister for Public Works:—Is it a fact that engineers' apprentices at Fitzroy Dock have to be five years in the service before…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. High Court Bill. Second Reading Moved by Senator O'connor. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 7

The Senate met at 2.30 p.m. THE HIGH COURT BILL. Senator O'CONNOR (Vice-President of the Executive Council) moved the second reading of…

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Imperial Parliament. the London Education Bill. Preserving Religious Education. Second Reading in the House of Lords. London, July 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 7

In the House of Lords last night the London Education Bill was read the second time by 69 votes to 26. The Archbishop of Canterbury (Dr…

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The Papal Election

Evening News · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 6

LONDON, July 29.—The possible candidates for election to the Papacy number twenty. The Liberal newspapers of Rome favour…

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The Federal Elections

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 4

The Queensland Premier, Mr. Philp, seems to have no doubt as to the pivot on,which the Federal elections will turn in his own State. He scouts the notion that the fiscal…

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A Disputed Election. Allegations by the Defeated Party. a Peculiar Development

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 7

ALBURY, Wednesday.--A peculiar development has taken place in connection with the recent election of two members to the Pastures Protection Board. There were four candidates,…

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Election of a Senator

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 5

PERTH, Wednesday.--At a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to-day, Mr. H. J. Saunders was elected to fill theo place in the Senate vacated by Senator Ewing. There was no other…

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The Coming Federal Elections. the Campaign in Queensland. an Interview with Mr. Philp. No Freetrade Issue. an Independent Party

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1903 · page 5

More than ordinary activity is being displayed in political circles in Queensland at present. The idea prevails that the Federal elections are not far distant, and no time is being lost…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 July 1903 · page 4

Members of the Legislative Council yesterda[?] afternoon, probably recognising the futility of an[?] criticism of the Temporary Supply Bill, received th[?] measure placidly from the Assembly, and passed i[?]…

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