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Politics & elections, 1904

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A Disputed Election

Evening News · Monday 7 March 1904 · page 8

At the last meeting of the Drummoyne Council, there was an animated discussion, on a motion by Alderman Palmer, as to the legality of the election of Alderman Myler. Alderman Myler…

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The Japanese Elections. Non-party Members Increased. London, March 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 March 1904 · page 7

The result of the Japanese elections to the Diet has largely increased the number of non-party members, who are a great improvement upon their immediate…

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Japanese Elections. Better Men Returned. LONDON, Sunday, 2.5 p.m

The Australian Star · Monday 7 March 1904 · page 4

The Japanese elections have taken place, and have resulted in the return to the Diet of an increased number of non-party members, who are declared to be a great…

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Women's Liberal League. First Annual Meeting. Address by Mr. Carruthers. a Voice in the Selection of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 March 1904 · page 6

The first annual meeting of the Women's Liberal League of New South Wales was held on Friday evening in St. Matthias'-hall, Paddington…

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The Japanese Elections. Increased Number of Non-party Members. Revived Interest in National Affairs

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 March 1904 · page 4

LONDON. Sunday Afternoon.--The Japanese elections have resulted in the return to the Diet, of an increased number of nonparty members, who are a great…

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Parliament and the Judges

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 March 1904 · page 4

In the elaborate statement by Mr. Arthur Griffith in reply to the recent letter of Mr. M. H. Stephen, lately the Acting-Chief Justice of this State, there is much indignation,…

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Water and Sewerage Board. the Coming Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 8 March 1904 · page 8

On the 21st instant four members of the Water and Sewerage Board retire by effluxion of time, viz., the president (Mr. Garrard) and Mr. James Ward, the Government nominees;…

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The High Court. the Riverina Division. an Election Petition. Argument on Points of Law. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 March 1904 · page 6

In pursuance of an order made by Chief Justice Griffith, the full bench of the High Court sat to-day to determine several points of law in connection with the petition of Mr…

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The Japanese Elections. Non-party Members Increased. London, March 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 March 1904 · page 7

The result of the Japanese elections to the Diet has largely increased the number of non-party members, who are a great improvement upon their immediate…

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Queensland and the Federal Elections. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 March 1904 · page 3

Sir,--The Right Hon. G. H. Reid, in his speech on the Address-in-Reply is reported in the Brisbane "Daily Mail," of March 5 (and the report is substantially confirmed by the…

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The Japanese Elections. Revived Interest in National Affairs

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 March 1904 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday Afternoon.--The Japanese elections have resulted in the return to the Diet of an increased number of nonparty members,who are a great…

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The Federal Elections. Disputed Returns. Argument Before the High Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 March 1904 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Full Bench of the High Court to-day heard arguments on the points of law and jurisdiction referred to it by the Federal Chief Justice, sitting as a court…

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Federal Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 18

The first session of the second Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australian was bogun at Melbourne last Wednesday. The Governor-General's speech, which was read by His Excellency…

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Commonwealth Parliament. Tee GOVERNOR-GENERAl'S SPEECH

Evening News · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 6

LONDON. March 8.— In the House of Commons last night Mr. A. Lyttelton, Secretary of State for the Colonies, replying to .Mr. J. C. Flynu (Nationalist, North Cork), said…

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Parliament. Commonwealth. Opening of the Federal Session

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 586

The new Commonwealth Parliament was opened in Melbourne on Wednesday. Visitors were struck by the number of fresh faces in the Senate. New South Wales sends only…

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Federal Parliament. The Address-in-Reply. [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 3

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. M'Lean (Vic.) continued the debate on the Address-in-Reply. He said the existence of three distinct parties was not unusual in…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne, Tuesday, March 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 7

The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. ADDRESS-IN-REPLY. RESUMPTION OF THE DEBATE Mr. A. M'LEAN (Vic) resumed the debate…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Questions in the Commons. the Speech From the Throne. Irish Members As Constitutionalists. London, March 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 9

In the House of Commons last night Mr. A. Lyttelton, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in reply to Mr. J. C. Flynn (Nationalist), said that Ministers of…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Address-in-reply. the Sectarian Issue Again. New South Wales Members Against Fiscal Peace. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 8

The House of Representatives met at 2.30 p.m. The debate on the Address-in-Reply was resumed…

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London County Council Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 6

LONDON, March 8.— The elections for the London County Council were held yesterday, and resulted in the return of 83 Progressives, 34 Moderates, and 1 Independent…

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