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Politics & elections, 1906

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 9

From its meeting up till about 10 o'clock last night the Legislative Assembly was in the hands of Mr. Crick and Mr. Norton, the latter holding sway for fully four hours. Mr…

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Insulting Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 34

"He who allows himself to be insulted deserves to be so: and insolence if unpunished, goes on increasing," quoth Corneille. The truism may be placed before the Parliament…

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Opening of Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 25

The State Parliament on its meeting last week was faced by a legislative programme sufficient, judging…

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The Muzzled Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 2

The session of Parliament now entered upon is calculated to furnish matter for historians, and mark an epoch in our affairs that…

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 9

In the Legislative Council, after formal business, the debate on the Address-in-Reply was resumed In the Legislative Assembly, Mr…

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Essence of Parliament. Mud and Motives

Evening News · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 7

Recent findings of Royal Commissions have stirred Che State Parliament to the depths, and it is mostly mud that rises to the surface. It floats'about in quantities . sufficient for hurling…

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The Land Scandals. References in Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 19

Further reference to the subject of the land Scandals was made in the Assembly on Wednesday, when Mr. Nielsen said that in regard to the Land Commissioner's report, taking it…

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Melbourne Lady's Letter. Opening of the State Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 40

The opening of the third session of the present State Parliament, on June 27 was the great event of last week, and was attended by the wonted glory and pageantry which are the…

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Parliament. Mr. Perry Makes an Explanation the Crick Affair

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, the Speaker took the Chair at half past 4 o'clock. Mr. John Perry (the Richmond) made a…

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Opening of Parliament. the Land Scandals. Motion of Censure

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 2

The third session of the 20th State Parliament was officially opened by the Governor at noon, on Tuesday in last week, and his Excellency's speech…

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Opening of the N.S.W. Parliament on June 26

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 22

Arrival of the Governor, Sir Harry Rawson, at Parliament House. "God Save the King."…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 10

The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE. The PRIME MINISTER, replying to various questioners, said that the Imperial…

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Notes in Parliament. Mr. Norton As the Kind Shepherd. His "Silence" Broken

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 5

A sensational act was performed on the political stage yesterday, the chief actor being the member for Surry Hills. "when Mr. John Norton resumed the debate on the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. the Censure Motion. the Land Scandals. Resumption of the Debate

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 7

The debate on the Address-in-Reply and the motion of censure was resumed. Mr. NORTON announced that he would vote against the Government when Mr. Carruthers'…

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A Progressive Land Tax. Or, Bushranging by Act of Parliament. The Editor, "The Farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 4

Sir,—A recent report by our Agent-General on the subject of the public debts of Australia made two important points clear. In the first place…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Anti-trust Bill. Scope of the Measure. Definition of Commercial Trusts. Will the Newcastle "Vend" Be Affected ?

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 10

The House of Representatives met yesterday at 2.30 p.m. INSPECTION OF MEAT-PACKING. Mr. DEAKIN, in reply to Mr. Hughes (N.S.W.)…

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Bogan Gate. Federal Elections—Lands Opened—Conference Delegates—The Paper

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 10

At the meeting held on 16th June (H. K. Rawson, president, in the chair) there was a largo attendance of members…

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WAGGA. P.P. Board Election—Assisting Immigrants—Conference Delegates

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 10

The ordinary monthly meeting was held on 23rd June. Mr. B. B. Bennett, president, in the chair. The President, after having…

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ATTUNGA. Election of Officers—Shire Councillors

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 10

At the last meeting' voluminous correspondence was read. Mr. Leslie was appointed to make arrangements with the residents of the…

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VACARME or Koh-i-noor. Steeplechase Candidates

Referee · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 1

The two poor public displays or Rearguard are rather a facer for lots of backers who took him in doubles. He cut up badly at Wellimstown. full at Moon go Valley, and…

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