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Politics & elections, 1903

3,278 stories in Sydney's papers · page 71 of 164

Progress of the Election

The Australian Star · Friday 7 August 1903 · page 4

During the election the first struggle wad between Cardinal Rampolla. who was supported by France, and Cardinal Gotti, who had the Steppot of Germany. The voting…

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The Labor' Vote. Organising for the Coming Elections. Some Fighting Speeches. "The Religion of Humanity."

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 August 1903 · page 7

At the half-yearly meeting of the Sydney Labor Council inst evening, the secretary (Mr. T. Thrower), in reviewing the position for the term Just ended, said that the need for the…

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Female Candidates for the Senate. Opposition by the W.c.t.u

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 August 1903 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--At to-day's meeting of the executive of the Women's Christian Temperance Union the fact that two Victorian ladies had been mentioned as likely candidates at the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Federal Capital Site. Judges of the High Court. Pension Question Again Discussed. Melbourne, Thursday. The Senate met at 2.30 p.m. the Cabinet Vacancy

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 August 1903 · page 6

Senator O'CONNOR informed Senator Neild (N.S.W.) Unit that was not in a position yet to ! make any announcement as to the filling of the vacancy in the Ministry…

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After Parliament Rises

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 5

The figures that the Board of Trade is preparing in connection with the fiscal inquiry now proceeding will be published, says Mr. Balfour, soon after Parliament rises…

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Federal Ministry. Alteration of Portfolios Announcement in Parliament. [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 11

Just before the House of Representatives' adjourned this afternoon the Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton, rose and made the announcement for which all Australia has been…

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Federal Parliament.. The Chief Justiceship. Sir Edmund Barton's Denial [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 8

The Federal Parliament met again to-day. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. On the House meeting Sir Edmund Barton rose, and said he wished to make a personal…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Friday, August 7. (From Our Special Reporters.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 11

In the absence of the President, the Chairman of Committees took the chair at half-past 10 o'clock. IMMGRATION RESTRICTION ACT. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. New Guinea Preference. Products of Black Labor. High Court Bill. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 12

The Senate met at 10.30 a.m. IMMIGRATION RESTRICTION ACT. Senator O'CONNOR (Vice-President of the Executive Council) said, in reply to Senator…

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The Papal Election. Cardinal Sarto Elected AS Pope Pius X.

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 23

THE suspense is over. The Electoral Conclave has finished its sittings, and the result is tho election of Cardinal Sarto, Patriarch of Venice, to the Chair of Peter as successor to…

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The Method of Election. Exact Procedure Followed

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 24

Under the regulations of Gregory XV., schedules or printed tickets are prepared so that each vote may be given in a uniform manner. The papers are previously printed and divided…

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Cardinal Kopp and the German Elections

Watchman · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 7

This Cardinal caused a sensation during the recent German elections by warning his people that unless they took his "tips" as to whom they would vote for,…

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Albury P. P. Board Election. Sensational Developments

Evening News · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 5

ALBURY, Saturday.—Sensational developments have occurred in connection will the recent election of two members to the Pastures' Protection Board at Albury. There where four candidates,…

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An Election Mystery. Alleged Discrepancy in the Voting. an Inquiry Being Sought

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 9

ALBURY, Friday. -- The surprise and dissatisfaction with which the defeat of the farmers' candidates at the late election of two members to the Albury Pastures' Protection Board…

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The State Elections

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 2

EVERY movement on the political chessboard points to unrest throughout the State; and the determination of every party which goes to make up the…

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No Ministerial "Punishment." Mr. O'Sullivan and the Support of the Liberal Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 9

Alderman Champion, speaking to Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan, Minister of Works, at the deputation re the Parramatta River, on Thursday, said that, locally, some persons held and voiced…

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Female Politicians. Lady Aspirants for Parliament. MELBOURNE

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 9 August 1903 · page 3

In addition to Miss Vida Goldstein Mr, Evelyn Gough, a prominent member of the United Council of the Womanhood Suffrage League, and Mrs. Lowe, well-known in…

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Sunday Suppression of "Truth." Slashing Speech In the Queensland Parliament

Truth · Sunday 9 August 1903 · page 7

The pragmatical parsons up in Queensland who have been clamoring for the suppression of Sunday papers, the abolition of barmaids, and the abolition of…

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The Humbert Frauds. a Minister Exposed. Asked Madame to Pay His Election Expenses. London, August 7

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 August 1903 · page 5

The Paris journal, "Le Matin," publishes a series of letters from M. Flourens, a former French Minister for Foreign Affairs, to Madame Humbert, the heroine of the…

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"Noo" Women. Probable Senatorial Candidates

Truth · Sunday 9 August 1903 · page 4

The only prospective candidates for the Senate to date are Miss Vida Goldstein, Mrs. Evelyn Gough (both members of the United Council for Womanhood Suffrage) and Mrs…

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