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Politics & elections, 1904

3,430 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 172

Payment of Members and the State Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 April 1904 · page 6

Sir,—There appears to be grave danger of the coming State elections degenerating into the usual unseemly "pull-devil-pull-baker" struggle between the "ins" and the "outs."…

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The Selection of Candidates. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 April 1904 · page 6

Sir,—In selecting candidates to run in the interests of the Liberal and Reform Association at the next general election, I trust that due consideration will be given to those…

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Charge of Personating at an Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 April 1904 · page 6

In the City Court yesterday Olive Douglas, of Lonsdale-street, was presented on two charges arising out of alleged irregularities in connection wth the recent Melbourne…

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Western Australia. Election of a Bishop. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 April 1904 · page 5

Dean Goldsmith was last night elected bishop of the newly-created South-western Anglican diocese, which will later on be known as the Bunbury diocese. The…

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Federal Politics. the Riverina Election. Jerilderie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 April 1904 · page 5

Mr. R. C. Blackwood last night addressed one of the largest and most representative public meetings ever assembled here. He received an ovation on…

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Tasmanian Parliament. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 8

In the House of Assembly it was reported that the Electoral Bill, dealing with the new roll, received the vice-regal assent. The Early Closing, Hawkers and Carriers,…

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When Will Parliament Meet?

Evening News · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 3

Sir John See, who has for the last four or five weeks been recuperating at the New Zealand health resorts, has not yet informed his colleagues of the exact date of his return to…

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State Parliament. When Will It Meet?

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 11

When seen yesterday Mr. Wise, the Acting-Premier, stated that he had not received any intimation from Sir John See as to when he was likely to return from New Zealand, but…

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State Politics. Meeting of Parliament. Awaiting the Premier's Return

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 11

According to Mr. Wise and other of his colleagues Sir John See is not expected to return from New Zealand before the end of May. Until the Premier comes back no steps are to be…

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Irish News Balfour Beaten. Irish Amendment Carried. Stirring Scene in Parliament. the Irish Vote Scores Heavily

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 8

The Irish Party administered to the Balfour Government on Tuesday, March 15, the most deadly blow it has yet received; and, although the defeat of the Administration on…

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Tie Selection of Candidates. American Methods. Ii

Evening News · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 3

IN a previous article about an imaginary American politician, intended to convey some idea of party…

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Election Notes

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 4

Mr. Coleman and Mr. R. D. Meagher fight for the new Tweed seat. Mr. Crick says nothing will…

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Choosing a Candidate for Balmain North. Too Early a Choice

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 3

A combined meeting of the following Protestant Institutions was held on Tuesday night in the Odd-fellows' Hall :—Australasian…

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Preparing for the State Elections

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 6

During the past, week we have had several meetings in the above connection. First the Liberal and Reform Association, then the…

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The Late Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 8

Mr. Batchelor, Minister for Home Affairs, left for Adelaide this afternoon, and took with him a copy of the full report of Chief Justice Griffith's judgment in the Melbourne…

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Riverina Election. Deniliquin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 8

Mr. J. M. Chanter, candidate for the Riverina electorate, addressed a large meeting here in the Town Hall on Wednesday last, and had a cordial reception…

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The Coming Elections. Some New Factors. What Will Be Their Effect ?

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 7

Now that Federal politics are temporarily quiescent, more attention is being paid by State members to local politics and the probabilities of the next general election…

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The Selection of Candidates. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 11

Sir,--In selecting candidates to run in the interests of the Liberal and Reform Association at the next general election, I trust that due consideration will be given to those…

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Pastures Protection Board. a Disputed Election. an Inquiry to Be Asked For

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 10

ALBURY, Friday.--The disputed Pastures Protection Board election again cropped up at a meeting of that body to-day. After the defeat of two selected farmers'…

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Will Parliament Meet Again

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 May 1904 · page 4

Questioned yesterday as to whether anything definite had been decided upon regarding the meeting of Parliament, Mr. Wise replied :…

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