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Politics & elections, 1904

3,430 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 172

The Belmore Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 May 1904 · page 7

Sir,—In your issue of this morning appears, a letter from Alderman J. D, Fitzgerald, complaining of the conduct of the 'Minister for Works in becoming a candidate for the Belmore Division. Whilst readily…

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General and Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 4

In a military order issued from headquarters in reference to the state of the clothing of the Victorian Light Horse, Sir Edward Hutton says that "the reduction of the Headquarters Staff by…

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The State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 4

The further prorogation of the State Parliament till the 31st of May may be taken as a practical announcement that its business life ended with the close of last…

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Tasmanian Parliament. Occupancy Tan Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 4

HOBART, Wednesday.--The Occupancy Tax Bill was thrown out by the Council to-night. This means that the Government will ask for a dissolution…

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Tasmanian Parliament. Occupancy Tax Bill. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 8

In the Legislative Council the debate on the Occupancy Tax Bill, which occupied all the previous evening, was, this afternoon, resumed. Mr. A. Nicholls, member for the…

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Labour Party's Difficulties Its Constitution Too Rigid. Probable Measures for Parliament. (From Our Special Reportser.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 7

There is considerable doubt whether the well-meant efforts of members of the Labour party, who earnestly desire to bring about a union of the forces with the Deakin party…

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The Candidates

The Catholic Press · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 18

THE formidable list of Parliamentary candidates published in to day's PRESS is incomplete. There are a few electorates not mentioned at all. Among…

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Riverina Federal Election

The Catholic Press · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 19

Dear Sir,—In looking through last week's Press, under the heading "All About People," I road : "A rumour has boon circulated in the Riverina that Blackwood…

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The Victorian State Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 6

The Victorian Stata elections will take place in about three weeks' time, under conditions which closely resemble those which will govern our own general…

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The Belmore Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 8

Sir,—In his letter on the above subject, Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald implies that he is running in the interest of our party for Belmore. Such is not the case. Mr. Fitzgerald is standing…

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Camperdown. a Difficult Position. a Liberal Candidate Declines a Ballot

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 7

On the question of the proposed local selection of a candidate to run in the interest of the Liberal and Reform League for Camperdown electorate, there is further trouble. When…

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The Melbourne Election. Charge Against a Magistrate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 7

Henry Ellis, J.P., was proceeded against in the City Court to-day on a charge of making a false statement in writing upon an application form for a postal vote. The matter…

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The Riverina Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 5

URANA, Wednesday.--Mr. Chanter addressed the electors of Riverina here last night, and was well received. A vote of confidence was carried unanimously…

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Mr. Wise's Invitation. What Aldermen Think of It. a Farce and Electioneering Dodge

Evening News · Friday 13 May 1904 · page 8

SINGLETON, Friday.-Locally Mr. Wise's circular invitation to the Local Government Convention is having rather a rocky passage. The Mayor of South Singleton declined to attend,…

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The Belmore Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 May 1904 · page 6

Sir,—I see by the meeting held by Mr.O'Sullivan last Saturday night that Mr.O'Sullivan stated that Mr.Fitzgerald was the disturbing element of the Belmore electorate. Mr.O'Sullivan was perfectly aware…

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Riverina Election. Address by Sir W. Lyne. Hay

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 May 1904 · page 4

Sir William Lyne addressed a crowded meeting last night in support of Mr. Chanter's candidature. The speaker eulogised the candidate as an individual, and spoke very highly…

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Mr. O'sullivan a Caucus Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 May 1904 · page 4

In virtually announcing that Mr. O'Sullivan will be the labor candidate for Belmore Mr. Thrower, the secretary of the Trades and Labor Council, has forgotten to…

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Balmain Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 May 1904 · page 6

Sir,--For once in a good many years the electors of Balmain are being aroused to the possibility of shaking off the minority rule which has prostrated the industrial suburb,…

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State Politics. Mr A. D. Nelson, M.l.a., at Surry-hills. Will Be an Independent Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 May 1904 · page 6

Mr. A. D. Nelson, M.L.A., addressed a fairly large meeting of his constituents at St. Michael's schoolroom, Albion-street, Surry-hills, last night, Mr. J. R. Talbot being in the chair,…

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Tasmanian Parliament. State Governor's Salary. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 11

The Legislative Council to-night considered the Governor's Salary Bill, which proposed to reduce the salary to £1800 per annum, and to provide a sinaller Government House than the one now in…

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