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Politics & elections, 1904

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In Sight of the General Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 4

It is announced by the Premier that the members of the present Parliament "in globo" are to have one more opportunity of meeting for the transaction of public…

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The Darwin Division. Petition Against Mr. O'malley's Election. Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1904 · page 6

The chief points of Mr. Brickhill's petition against Mr. King O'Malley's election to the House of Representatives will be the rejection of North Motton votes, the validity or…

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Municipal Elections. [By Telegraph.] TAREE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 9 February 1904 · page 6

The declaration of the poll in connection with the aldermanic election took place, today, with the appended results:--Mr. Charles Boyce; 89; Mr. L. O. Martin, so; Mr. Geo…

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Railway Appeal Board Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 February 1904 · page 8

Sir,--Mr. Griffith evidently imagines he is to have a monopoly of the public ear upon the subject of union splitting, and may I say that I have with some hesitancy felt compelled to…

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TELEGRAPHIC. The Imperial Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 380

Parliament was opened by the King on the 2nd instant. Queen Alexandra was present, and the opening ceremony was attended with a scene of much splendour. In his Speech from…

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A Moribund Parliament and Local Government. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 10

Sir,--Sir John See has informed a reporter that Parliament will meet again in May to deal with a Local Government Bill. Would it not be far better if the redistribution of seats…

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A Moribund Parliament and Local Government. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 4

Sir,—It appears Sir John See has informed a reporter that Parliament will be called again to meet in May to deal with a local government bill. Would it not be far better if the redistribution of seats can…

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The Conference of Treasurers. Question of State Rights. What Unification Means. One Parliament Instead of Seven. the Canadian System Explained

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The brief summary of the speeches delivered by the State Treasurers at the conference yesterday, already sent to you, is sufficient indication of what the…

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Parliamentary Election

Evening News · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 5

LONDON, February 9, 3.15 p.m.—The Hon. Alban G. H. Gibbs (Conservative), who recently resigned his seat in the House of Commons for the City of London, in consequence of the firm of…

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Railway Appeal Board Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 7

Sir,—Mr. Griffith evidently imagines he is to have a monopoly of the public ear upon the subject of union splitting, and may I say that I have with some hesitancey felt compelled to follow him into the public…

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Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 7

Polling took place yesterday at Vaucluse and North Sydney for the election of aldermen and auditors with the following result:--…

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The Elections Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 1

The elections, which came off on Saturday, were nob conspicuous for any marked signs of activity. In Anderson Ward there was not. much sign that either party…

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Officers of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1904 · page 4

The Standing Orders of the Senate provide that the President and Chairman of Committees on being chosen for their posts shall hold office for three years. Consequently Sir…

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Mayoral Elections

Evening News · Thursday 11 February 1904 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian Star

Annandale.—Alderman O. Ridge. Alexandria.—Alderman F. C. Loveridge. Ashfield.—Alderman A. W. Miller. Albion Park.—Alderman W. Fryer…

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House of Commons Re-election. London, Feb. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1904 · page 6

Mr. A. G. H. Gibbs (Conservative), who lately resigned his seat in the House of Commons, where he represented the City of London, has been re-elected without…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1904 · page 7

Murrumburrah.—As aldermen: Murrumburrah Ward, Alderman M'Gee (unopposed); Demondrille Ward, Alderman Shea (uuopposed), Harden Ward, Mr. W. Dobinson…

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An Election Appeal. Heard in Chambers. a Rule Nisi Granted

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 February 1904 · page 6

An appeal against the election of an alderman came before Mr. Justice Pring in Chambers yesterday,when an application was made on behalf of Arthur William Anderson for a…

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Borough of Drummoyne. The Election of Mayor

The Australian Star · Thursday 11 February 1904 · page 3

The Mayoral election at Drummoyne last night was an event in which local interest was unusually keen. This was amply evidenced by the grout roll-up of ratepayers…

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