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Politics & elections, 1905

1,975 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 99

New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 June 1905 · page 6

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE COMPANIES ACT. On the motion of the Vice-President of the…

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Lands Commission. Ferreting Out Information, a Member of Parliament's Scheme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 June 1905 · page 6

Owing to the controversy which is raging las to the proper course that should be pursued in order to get at the truth in regard to transactions in Crown lands, much interest…

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Second Edition. State Parliament. All-night Sitting. the Censure Debate

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 June 1905 · page 5

The debate on Mr. M'Gowen's motion to amend the Address-in-Reply was continued in the Legislative Assembly after our first edition went to press. When Mr. Scoble concluded…

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State Parliament. Censure Debate. Labour Opposition's Attack. Speech by Mr. M'Garry

The Australian Star · Thursday 22 June 1905 · page 2

The censure debate was resumed in the Assembly yesterday by Mr. Daley, the member for Darling Harbour. He took Mr. Hurley to task for introducing sectarianism into…

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The Lands Commission. New System of Inquiry Wanted. the Matter of Missing Witnesses. Questions in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 June 1905 · page 5

In the Assembly yesterday afternoon Mr. Chariton gave notice of his intention to ask the Colonial Treasurer the following questions:-- Is the Government prepared to assist the…

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N.s.w. Parliament. All-night Sitting. to Conclude the Censube Debate. Opposition Stonewalling. Another Amendment to Come

Evening News · Thursday 22 June 1905 · page 6

When Mr.Scobie rises to address the Legisla-tive Assembly, all levity is subdued Members know what is coming. They are going to have their feelings harrowed by a recital of…

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Rhodes Scholarship. Method of Selection. Latest Instructions From Trustees. Only Five Candidates in New South Wales

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 June 1905 · page 5

Great prizes in University scholarships can hardly be awarded without causing disappointment among the friends of unselected aspirants and some heartburnings in the ranks of…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 6

The first censure motion against the Carruthers Government ended in a big Ministerial victory, the loting being 53 for tho Government and 29 against it. The division was…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, June 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 8

The Speaker took the Chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE ADDRESS IN REPLY. The debate on the Address in Reply, and…

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Hebburn Strike. Reference in Parliament. Protest Against Free Labour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 5

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Estell directed attention to a [?] gram appearing in that day's issue of the "Herald" stating:—"Thirty-six free labourers…

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Essence of Parliament. a Night of Storm and Stress

Evening News · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 3

Indications of a storm were apparent early last evening in the Legislative Assembly. The atmosphere of the Chamber was heavily charged with a disturbing element. Members caught…

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State Parliament. 29 Hours' Continuous Sitting. Mr. M'gowen's Amendment. Defeated by 24 Votes. Mr. Gardiner and the Lands Commission

The Australian Star · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 7

A division on Mr. M'Gowen's amendment, after a continuous sitting of over 20 hours, was taken in the Assembly a little after 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. It resulted in a…

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Land Administration. Discussed in Parliament. Mr. Carruthers Defends His Position. an Impassioned Speech. Will Give Evidence Before the Commission. More Extended Inquiry Sought

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 5

When the debate on the want of confidence motion had been settled in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, Mr. Gardiner intimated his intention of moving his promised…

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The Censure Motion. All Night in Parliament. Tactics of the Opposition. Why the Debate Was Prolonged. Mr. M'gowen's Amendment Negatived. Majority of 24 for the Government

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 3

The debate on Mr. M'Gowen's motion to amend the Address-in-Reply by declaring that the House had no confidence in the Government, was continued in the Legislative…

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Our Sydney Letter (From Our Correspondent.) Parliament

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 6

The Session has opened in time-honored fashion. That is to say, Mr McGowen has moved a vote of…

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General News. Opening of the Federal Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 8

In order to meet the heavy passenger traffic to Melbourne in connection with the opening of the Federal Parliament, arrangements have, been made to run an extra division of the…

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The Dipending Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 9

Sir,—The signs of the times all point to [?] general election, and an early struggle for seats in the Federal Parliament is inevitable. The contemplation of the Parliamentary…

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Melbourne Gallops. G.N. Candidates at Work. MELBOURNE

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 25 June 1905 · page 3

At Flemington yesterday morning Decoration did good work. Gnarpurt ran a mile in 1min, 52sec. Airly and Syndhia went two miles in even…

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Chairman of Committees. Election To-morrow. Three Candidates

The Australian Star · Monday 26 June 1905 · page 5

Now that the censure motions have been disposed of, and the political atmosphere cleared, of much of its disturbing elements., the Legislative Assembly, when it meets…

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General News. the State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly will meet at 4 o'clock this afternoon, as members will be required to proceed to the State Government House and present to the Lieutenant-Governor the…

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