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Politics & elections, 1906

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 159

A.m.p. Society. Election of Directors. Victory for the Extension Policy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 May 1906 · page 9

The election of three directors of the A.M.P. Society—the first election since the referendum upon the policy of extending the society's business to London—has resulted…

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Tasmanian Parliament. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 May 1906 · page 7

In the Assembly a division was taken to-day on the Government's proposal to adjourn until June 2[?]. The motion was carried by l8 votes to 12, with two pairs on each side…

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State Parliament. Bills for the Coming Session. Anticipations and Probabilities

Evening News · Thursday 31 May 1906 · page 3

Three weeks from next Tuesday the third and possibly the last session of the present State Parliament will "meet for the dispatch of business." Whether much business will be…

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New South Wales Alliance. Election of Office-bearers. a Reversal Oe the Former Ballot

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 May 1906 · page 5

The belated annual meeting of the New South Wales Alliance, which, but for certain irregularities, might have been disposed of when the members were called together a few weeks ago,…

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Adjournment of Parliament. London, May 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 June 1906 · page 7

Parliament adjourned yesterday over Whitsuntide till June 7…

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Jubilee of Parliament. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 June 1906 · page 4

Sir,—It seems a pity that Mr. Moriarty's claims to an invitation should have been over looked, seeing he sat in Parliament for New England and Macleay, being elected on the…

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An Election Upset

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 June 1906 · page 5

In the Supreme Court to-day the Chief Justice, Mr. Parker, declared the election for Coolgardie seat in the Legislative Assembly null and void, on the ground that 38 votes…

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TASMANIA. — Settlement Op an Election Appeal. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 June 1906 · page 5

The Chief Justice cat in Chambers to-day for the purpose of hearing a special case preliminary to hearing an appeal against the return of Mr. George Leatham for the New…

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Disputed Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 June 1906 · page 14

In the Supreme Court to-day, the Chief Justice gave his decision in the case in which Charles M'Donell, Labor candidate, petitioned against the return of W. T. Eddy for…

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Parliament

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 June 1906 · page 4

At a meeting of the State Executive Parliament was further prorogued till Tuesday, June 26, when members will meet for the despatch of business. "There…

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Life in London and Thereabout. Chronicled by Henry W. LUCY. "Ladies in Parliament."—The Budget.—Earthquakes.—George the Second's Broken Heart. WESTMINSTER, April 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 June 1906 · page 5

The scene in the House of Commons last night had one quality in common with memorable predecessors. It broke forth with suddenness not less complete than that which…

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The A. M. P. Society. Election of Directors

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 June 1906 · page 19

The scrutiny of votes in connection with the election of three directors for the Australian Mutual Provident Society was concluded on Tuesday last. The result is as…

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When Parliament Meets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 June 1906 · page 5

Speaking at Perth on Thursday night Mr. Gardiner, M.L.A., said that rabbits were a p[?]st that could be held in check by landholders. There was never a greater blessing than the…

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Federal Parliament. Opening on

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 June 1906 · page 5

MELBOURNE. Sunday. -- The Federal Parliament opens on Thursday. The Government proposes that Immediately following the speech from the Governor-General the Houses shall…

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The Commonwealth. Opening of Parliament. (From Our Special Reporter.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 June 1906 · page 6

The Federal Parliament will be opened at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday. It has been arranged that the Address-in-Reply will be moved by Sir Langdon Bonythop, and seconded by Mr…

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The Barwon Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 June 1906 · page 8

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has issued a writ for the Barwon election. The day before which nominations are to be made is Friday, June 8, and the day of polling…

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Federal Session. Assembling of Parliament. Unsatisfactory Prospects. the Land Tax Proposals. Labor Domination

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 June 1906 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Federal Houses will meet on Thursday and get down to business. The idea which the Government has of…

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The Imperial Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 June 1906 · page 10

The Government contemplate, it is said, that in future years the Parliamentary session should begin about the end of October, in order to get through the Address in Reply to the…

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Opening of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 June 1906 · page 9

Most of the New South Wales Federal members left Sydney last night in a special car for Melbourne to be present at the opening of Parliament on Thursday next. They expect a…

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A Labour Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 6 June 1906 · page 1

The Labour members of the new British Parliament are strictly on their good behaviour, and taking every step to make their representation creditable Keir Hardie their…

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