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Politics & elections, 1905

1,975 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 99

Wickham Municipal Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 August 1905 · page 7

The election to fill the vacancy on the Wickham Municipal Council, caused by the death of Alderman Mouter, took place yesterday, when Mr. John Welford was elected,…

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Municipal Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 August 1905 · page 6

An election to fill the vacancy In the Wickham Municipal Council, caused by the death of Alderman Mounter, took place on Saturday, and resulted In the return of John Wolford, who polled 99 votes,…

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General News. State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 August 1905 · page 4

Among the questions to be asked in the Legislative Assembly, to-day is one by Mr. Hurley, who wishes to know whether the Minister for Justice can give any information regarding the…

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"The First Federal Parliament."

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 August 1905 · page 4

Mr. Tom Roberts' picture of the opening of the first Federal Parliament by the Prince of Wales has arrived in Melbourne, and during the next few days will be exhibited…

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The Commonwealth. To-morrow's Parliament. (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne, Monday [?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 August 1905 · page 4

The first item of Government business to-morrow in the House of Representatives will be the delivery of the Budget S[?]eech by Sir. John Forrest. It is expected that the debate…

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Polling - Places

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 2

It is notified in the Gazette that the following places have been appointed polling places for the several electoral districts set opposite their respective names, viz…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 6

The process of legislation as represented by the proceedings in the Legislative Assembly was much more interesting last night than the knowledge that private members'…

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Federal Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 18

In the House of Representatives last week the Commerce Bill was read a second time. The debate on Mr. Fowler's motion in favour of electing Ministers was adjourned, A…

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Commonwealth Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 453

In the Senate, Senator Pearce was informed that the Government did not propose to depart from the rule that official post-offices should not be erected unless there was a prospect of revenue of £400 or over. The…

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Fumigating Parliament Buildings

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 6

During the past few weeks several members of the Legislative Assembly have complained of ill-health, and it was generally believed that the air in the Chamber was unsatisfactory. The…

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State Parliament. Lands Commission. Honour of Parliament. Animated Discussion

The Australian Star · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 7

A motion respecting section 3 of the Lands Act of 1903 was debated for several hours in the Assembly last night. The Minister for Lands foreshadowed the remodeling of the…

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N.S.W. Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 6

In the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly, last week, the District Courts Bill was read a second time, and passed through committee, with slight amendment. The Crimes (Amendment)…

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Parliament. New South Wales

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 495

The legal members of the legislative Assembly had thrilling orgie to-night—a discussion in committee on the District Courts Amendment Bill. It was one of those dry, technical debates which soon wear the…

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Parliament and the Land Scandals

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 6

It is a curious fact that the dignity of Parliament is seldom made to appear in a more unfavorable light than when the House rakes special steps for asserting it…

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Essence of Parliament. the Lands Scandals

Evening News · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 7

Land. Land. Land. It seems an almost eternal question. It fills the newspapers. It is a never falling topic of conversation in tram, train, boat, and.'bus. It is talked of…

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Victorian Parliament. Secret Commissions Bill. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Secret Commissions Bill was further considered in committee. In the fourth clause Mr. Mackey, Hon. Minister in charge of the measure,…

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The Witness J. B. Stephens. a Statement in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. John Hurley asked the Attorney-General the following questions:—Is he aware that the liberty of one J. B. Stephens, an important…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, August 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 10

The Deputy Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. TIMBER CONTRACTS. Mr. BRINER asked the Premier if he was…

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New Zealand Parliament. Settlement Subsidy Increased. Representation of Maoris. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 6

A bill has been introduced to amend the Lands for Settlement Act by increasing the amount available for land settlement purposes from half a million to three-quarters of a…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 10

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 2 p.m. THE BUDGET SPEECH. After answers to questions the House…

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