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Politics & elections, 1905

1,975 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 99

Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. New Hebrides Question. "Monroe Doctrine for Australia." Melbourne, Thursday. The House of Representatives met at 2.30 p.m. Military Waggon Tenders

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 August 1905 · page 5

Mr. EWING, in reply to Mr. Cook, stated that this year the Military Department was calling for tenders for the supply of 61 military vehicles. The specifications did not require…

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New Hebrides. Action by Parliament. Control of the Islands. Australia's Place in the Pacific. a Spirited Debate. Firmly-worded Resolution. a Unanimous Decision. (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 August 1905 · page 7

A debate on French aggression in the New Hebrides that opened somewhat weakly developed in the House of Representatives this afternoon into an event of marked importance…

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Federal Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 8

The House of Representatives debated all yesterday morning and afternoon the reclassification scheme as finally adopted by the Public Service Commissioner. The scheme was before…

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Imperial Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 6

In the House of Commons last night Mr. A. J. Balfour, the Prime Minister, in responding to the criticisms of Sir Henry Fowler, on his declining to dissolve. Parliament, said:—…

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The Farmers' Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 8

The conference of farmers and settlers yesterday adopted without material alteration the report of the committee on the Local Government Bill as presented on the previous afternoon…

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Ashfield Election. Something About the Candidates

Evening News · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 3

The nominations to fill the vacancy in the representation of Ashfield in the Legislative Assembly, caused by the resignation of Mr. F. E. Winchcombe, were officially announced…

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Imperial Parliament. Refusal to Dissolve. Mr. Balfour's Defence. London, Aug 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 11

In the House of Commons last night Mr. A. J. Balfour, the Prime Minister, in responding to the criticisms of Sir Henry Fowler on his declining to dissolve…

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Home Rule Debate. in the Federal Parliament. Proposed Address to King Edward

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 25

Keen interest was taken in private business before the House of Representatives on Thursday. The friends of Irish autonomy reposed implicit confidence in the ability of the…

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Imperial Parliament. Demand for Dissolution. Mr. Balfour's Defence. "Waves of Popular Feeling."

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--In the House o[Commons yesterday, Sir H. H. Fowler (one of the Liberal leaders) warmly criticised the action of the Government in declining to…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives. (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 16

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 10 a.m. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS, in…

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Farmers' Parliament. Fourth Day's Sitting. Local Government Bill. Committees' Recommendations Adopted. Railway Facilities. the New Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 12

On the Farmers and Settlers' Conference resuming business yesterday morning, Mr. James M'Inerney, the President, announced the election of the following gentlemen as members of the…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Re-classification Scheme. Provisions Explained. Promotion for Efficients Only. No Political Influence. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 10

The House of Representatives met at 10.30 a.m. THE BUDGET SPEECH. Mr. DEAKIN announced that the Treasurer…

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Farmers and Settlers. the Annual Conference. Election of Executive. the Shires Bill. Several Important Suggestions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 9

Delegates to the annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association continued their business yesterday. The ballot for executive councillors for the…

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The Ashfield Seat. Candidates at Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 12

The three aspirants to the vacancy created at Ashfield in the State Parliament by the resignation of Mr. F. E. Winchcombe, pursued their campaigns with undiminished zeal…

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Ashfield Election. Mr. Robson's Candidature

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 9

Mr. W. E. V. Robson, Government, nominee for the Ashfield doctorate in the State Parliament, addressed a large meeting in St. David's-hall, Dobroyde, last night. Mr. R. Snelling…

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Motorist and Horseman. a Parliamentary Candidate

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 4

“Will you do your best. In Parliament or out of Parliament, to preserve the use of the highways for all classes of persons, and to prevent the highways…

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British Parliament Prorogued. King Hopes for Peace. London, Friday Afternoon

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 August 1905 · page 5

Parliament was prorogued to-day. In his Speech from the Throne, the King expressed a hope that the negotiations now proceeding between Japan…

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Parliament Prorogued. Speech from the Throne. LONDON, Friday, 2.40 p.m

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 13 August 1905 · page 1

Parliament has been prorogued. The Speech from the Throne expressed the hope that the present negotiations between Russia and Japan would lead to a lasting…

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The British Parliament

The Australian Star · Monday 14 August 1905 · page 4

The British Opposition have for a while ceased from troubling his Majesty's Min sisters in Parliament, and to the same extent the minds of the latter gentlemen are now…

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Ashfield Election. the Candidates

Evening News · Monday 14 August 1905 · page 4

Mr. W.E.V. Robson, SELECTED LIBERAL. Mr. A. W Miller, INDEPENDENT…

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