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Politics & elections, 1904

3,430 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 172

Federal Parliament the Senate. Debate on the Address-in-reply. the Electoral Muddle. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 March 1904 · page 6

The Senate met at 2.30 p.m. Senator DOBSON (Tas.) gave notice of motion that Senator Best (Vic.) bo appointed Chairman of Committees…

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Election Of President

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 11 March 1904 · page 7

A special general meeting of the members of the Great Synagogue was held on Sunday morning, March 6, in the school-room Castlereagh-street, Sydney…

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Disputed Federal Elections. the Riverina Seat. Votes Improperly Rejected. Melbourne Election Declared Void. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 March 1904 · page 7

In the High Court to-day the Chief Justice Sir S. Griffith delivered judgment on certain law points connected with the petition of Mr. J. M. Chanter against Mr. Blackwood's…

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Victoria. the General Election. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 March 1904 · page 7

It is estimated by the State electoral branch that the next general election in Victoria will be carried out for less than £5000…

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Special Cables. From the "Herald's " London Correspondents. British Fiscal Policy. Close Division in the Commons. Government Majority, 46. Ministerial Election Cry. Retaliation and Anti-dumping. London, March 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 March 1904 · page 7

Captain D. V. Pirie (Liberal) moved in the House of Commons last night,—"That this House, noting that the frequent and continued advocacy of the policy of…

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The Approaching General Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 March 1904 · page 8

Sir,--Although the See Ministry is in a moribund condition, it is capable of doing considerable mischief previous to tho moment of demise, and those who desire to see the country…

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Licensed Victuallers' Picnic. Views on Temperance Questions. the Coming Fight at the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 March 1904 · page 3

About 400 of the licensed victuallers of the city and their friends attended at the Sir Joseph Banks Grounds, at Botany, yesterday, on the occasion of the annual picnic of the United…

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Taxpayer and Elections' Cost. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 March 1904 · page 3

Sir,--The finest act hitherto done by the Department of Home Affairs of its duty to the people of the Commonwealth is its complete electoral statement of the 1903 general election…

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Election Petitions. Riverina and Melbourne Seats. the High Court Judgments. Bungling of Electoral Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 March 1904 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The High Court to-day delivered Judgment on the points of law respecting the petitions of Mr. J. M. Chanter against the return of Mr. R. O. Blackwood, for…

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Parliament House Improvements

Evening News · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 4

It is customary, during recess, to do something towards repairing, improving, or beautifying the halls of the country's legislature, in Macquarie-street. The present occasion marks no…

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Electoral Act Administration. Questions in Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 11

The administration of the Electoral Act and the question of who was directly responsible for the bungling at the recent elections was referred to in the House of…

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Fiscal Reform. Present Parliament Will Not Deal With It

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 5

In the House of Lords on Thursday Mr. Balfour, in reply to Mr. A. W. Black, Liberal member for Banffshire, said it was not proposed to deal with the question, of retaliation…

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The Fiscal Question. Will Not Be Touched by Present Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--Replying to Mr. A. W. Black (Liberal member for Banffshire) in the House of Commons last night, the Prime Minister said he did not propose to…

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Parliament and the Judges. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 5

Sir,—Your correspondent in Monday's "Herald" asserts that the Constitution Act does not provide for the existence of two Chief Justice at the same time, and from the general tenor of his remarks it is…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Capital Site Question. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 11

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Kingston, continued the debate on the Address-in-Reply. He blamed the Government for inaction in regard to the capital…

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British Politics. the Opening of Parliament. (From Our Correspondent.) London, Feb. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 4

The session began on Tuesday with all the customary pomp when the King opens Parliament in person. The King's speech, although it is carefully drafted by the Cabinet, is still…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives. (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne, Friday, March 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 9

The President took the chair at 10.30 a.m. ADDRESS IN REPLY. RESUMPTION OF DEBATE. Mr. KINGSTON (S.A.) resumed the debate…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Debate on the Address-in-reply. Mr. Kingston Advises the Government. the Federal Capital Question. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 12

The House of Representatives met at 10.30. The debate on the Address-in-Reply was resumed. Mr. KINGSTON was received with cheers. He…

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Our Note Book Turf Talk and Tips Doncaster and Cup Heights Likely Candidates-Finish of the V.R.C. Meeting [?] Wlas the champion Race-Form of the Meeting. Moor[?] iteme. Selections for Rosehill

The Arrow · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 7

THE racing to-day will be at Rosehill, and promises to attract a full muster of the regular supportora. Entries are rather good, and the programme looks like…

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The Riverina Election

Evening News · Saturday 12 March 1904 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Saturday.— The Chief Justice yesterday continued the examination of a number of ballot-papers in dispute under the petition of Chanter v. Blackwood. His Honour rejected…

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