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Politics & elections, 1904

3,430 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 172

Candidates and the Plat Bill

Evening News · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 8

In the recent State campaign in Massachusetts (U.S.A.). the pictures of the candidates for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor were stuck up in all sorts of conspicuous places, and…

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Approaching Genekal Election. Concessions to Farmers. Condobolin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 3

A meeting of the local branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in Condobolin on Saturday evening, when the following resolutions were carried. Moved by…

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Railway Appeal Board Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 6

Sir,—During last week you published letters from the president and secretary of the New South Wales Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association under the above heading, which not only make a most…

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Election of Delegates

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 3

The Railway and Tramway Employees' Union has elected the following delegates to Represent, its various branches on the grand council : -- Traffic Employees' Union, Messrs…

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Labour's Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 272

The annual conference of the Political Labour League was well attended during last week, and on Saturday bad nearly completed its work. It is doubtless a…

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Opening of Parliament. Speech From the Throne. Foreign Relations

Evening News · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 4

LONDON, February 2, 3.30 p.m.—Parliament was opened by the King in person to-day. His Majesty was accompanied by Queen Alexandra, and the scene was one of much splendour…

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Imperial Parliament. Inaugurating the Session. No Forecast Issued. the Prime Minister Ill. Education Questions to Have Attention

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday.--Parliament will be opened by the King, and Queen Alexandra will also be present. In accordance with a desire expressed by…

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Special Cables. From the "Herald's " London Correspondents. the Imperial Parliament. No Forecast of the King's Speech. London, Feb. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 9

The King, who will be accompanied by the Queen, will open Parliament to-day. By the desire of the King no forecast of the Speech from the Throne has been…

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Imperial Parliament. Brilliant Opening Ceremonial. the King's Speech From the Throne. Britain's Foreign Relations. Watching Far Eastern Affairs with Concern London

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 4

Amidst a scene of much splendour and with the customary ceremonial Parliament was opened to-day by King Edward. His Majesty was accompanied by Queen…

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Railway Appeal Board Election

Evening News · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 7

Mr. A. Grimth writes:—During last week you published letters from the president and the secretary of the New South Wales Amalgamated Railway and Tramway service Association under…

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Ryde Election. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 7

Sir,—Your comment anent the above and Mr. Carruthers' statement are so wide of the mark, that, in the interest of justice and fair play, which I feel sure you will not deny Mr…

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Municipal Elections. Nomination Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 10

The annual nominations of aldermen and auditors in all municipalities throughout the State, with the exception of the city of Sydney took place yesterday. In accordance…

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The Opinion of the Country. General Election Necessary. London, Feb. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 9

Mr. J. M. Wanklyn, M.P. (Liberal Unionist), representing the Central Division of Bradford, in writing to Mr. A. J. Balfour, the Prime Minister, claims that…

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Imperial Fiscal Issue. the Country's Opinion. at Least One General Election Necessary. Before It Can Be Gauged

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 7

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--Mr. J.L. Wanklyn, M.P. for the Central Division of Bradford, writing to Mr. A.J. Balfour, claims that the non-acceptance by Mr…

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Imperial Parliament. Debates on the Address. Projected Legislation

Evening News · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 6

LONDON, February 3.—In his Speech from the Throne, the King expressed gratification at the conclusion of arbitration treaties with Francs and Italy, and with the settlement of the Alaska…

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Imperial Parliament. The King's Speech. Prospective Legislation. London

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 4

In the course of his speech at the opening of Parliament yesterday King Edward expressed gratification at the conclusion of arbitration treaties with France and with…

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Imperial Parliament. Mr. Morley's Amendment. a Freetrade Declaration. London, Feb. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 7

The amendment which Mr. J. Morley (Liberal) will move to the Address-in-Reply in the House of Commons, after starting that the conflicting declarations of…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Thursday, February 4, 1904. the Imperial Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 6

The Imperial Parliament was opened by the King is person on Tuesday, for what should prove a momentous session. We shall have to go back to the great events…

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Imperial Parliament. Opened by the King. a Scene of Splendor. Speech From the Throne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon.--Parliament was opened to-day by the King, who was accompanied by Queen Alexandra. The occasion was one of splendor…

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Second Edition. Imperial Parliament. Mr. Morley's Amendment. Conflicting Declarations of Ministers the Proposed Return to Protection

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--Mr. John Morley's amendment to the Address-in-reply is to the effect that the conflicting declarations of Ministers on the fiscal…

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