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Politics & elections, 1905

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By-election. a Liberal Gain. London, Jan. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1905 · page 7

An election was held yesterday to fill the vacancy in the house of Commons for Stalybridge, caused by the succession to the peerage of the Hon. M. White…

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British By-election. Victory for the Liberals

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 January 1905 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday Afternoon.--The election to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons for Staleybridge, caused by the Succession to the Peerage of the Hon…

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Parliament. Commonwealth Notes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 112

The Prime Minister proposes to remain at Macedon for the next week or two, but he will keep in close touch with public business. He intends to be in Sydney for the…

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The Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 10

In the Legislative Council to-day Mr. Barlow moved the second reading of the Franchise Bill. A long debate followed. The general tone of the debate was to allow the…

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Queensland Parliament. Alleged Murder of an Islander

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 6

BRISBANE, Tuesday-- In the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. Barlow moved the second reading of the Franchise Bill. It was evident from the tone of the debate that the bill will be…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 10

Annandale.—At the ordinary meeting of the Annandale Council last night. Alderman Broad was elected returning officer at the forthcoming elections. Gerringong.—Retiring aldermen: M. J…

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Election of a Republican

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 7

John Carman, a Democrat, of Orange, New Jersey, discharged an election bet to George Parsons, of the same place, by riding backwards on a pig through the streets of the…

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The Hume Election. a Canvasser's Claim Sir William Lyne Sued

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1905 · page 8

ALBURY, Tuesday-- In the Small Debts Court to-day Joseph Wiexler proceeded against Sir William John Lyne, M.H.R., to recover the sum £8 10s, alleged to be due for work done in…

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Queensland Parliament. Elections Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 January 1905 · page 4

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. Kidston tabled a return showing that the reduction in the amount received from the Commonwealth for the six…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1905 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, consideration of the Elections Act Amendment Bill in committee was concluded. Several amendments were made. The clause…

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Queensland Parliament. Franchise Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday.--In the Legislative Council to-day, the Elections Act Amendment Bill was read a first time. The debate on the second reading of the Franchise Bill was…

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The Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 7

In the Legislative Council to-day the second reading of the Electoral Franchise Bill was carried on the voices. Mr. Barlow moved the second reading of the Elections Acts…

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Imperial Parliament. Meets Next Month. LONDON, Thursday, 2.45 p.m

The Australian Star · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 1

The Imperial Parliament will meet again on February 14…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 8

MOLONG.—The retiring aldermen are: Aldermen M'Groder (the Mayor), Cole, and Taylor. CUDAL.—aldermen Mullins (the mayor0 and Parker retire…

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The Rous Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 4

The list of candidates for the vacancy in the representation of Rous in the State Parliament, caused by the death of Mr. Coleman, has not undergone any change. The two Reform…

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Queensland Parliament. Elections Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 10

BRISBANE, Friday. -- In the Legislative Assembly to-day, when formal business had been disposed of the Premier moved that the House, on rising, adjourn till Tuesday. He explained…

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Parliament Summoned. a Grave Situation

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon. -- A proclamation has been issued, summoning Parliament to meet on February 14. The session is being held earlier than was…

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The Queensland Parliament, Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 11

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the only business comprised a few formal matters, which occupied seven minutes. The Premier, in moving that the House adjourn till…

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Imperial Politics Reassembling of Parliament. London, Jan. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 11

Parlinment will meet for the despatch of business on Tuesday, February 14…

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