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Politics & elections, 1906

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 159

Latest Victorian Sport. the V.R.C. Grand National Meeting. Candidates at Work. Flemington

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 4

A fine morning at Flemington, but the track were heavy going, and there was a considerable amount of interesting work done…

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An Epsom Candidate

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 July 1906 · page 4

A few days prior to the Newcastle Jockey Club's Meeting, which took place last Wednesday and Thursday, a fairly strong move was made in Sydney for Proprietor for the…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 7

It scarcely seemed in the early part of last night that it was the same Assembly Chamber as on the previous night of the session, for the proceedings were marked by strict…

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 7

After private business in the Legislative Assembly, the Premier brought in a Supply Bill for July and August for £1,022,868. The only exceptional item was £60,000 for the…

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A Question in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 7

When the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon, Mr. Hollis asked the Premier, without notice, if he was aware that the president of the Tramway Union had heen…

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Victorian Parliament. Land Settlement

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Prendergust moved an amendment to the Address-in-Reply, expressing regret that there appeared to be no intention to…

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S.a. Parliament Opened

Evening News · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Thursday.—The second session of the eighteenth State Parliament was opened to-day by the Governor. The Speech stated that the "tramways had been purchased for…

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Essence of Parliament. Besmirching Characters

Evening News · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 3

In a debate so fruitless as that Mr. M'Gowen's censure motion has provoked members do not attend in their places for any reason associated With the outcome. That is a safe and…

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Questions in Parliament. Government Consideration Promised

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 8

When the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon, Mr. HOLLIS asked the Premier If he was aware that the president of the Tramway…

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Scene in Parliament. Mr. Crick Removed

Evening News · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 6

There was a little scene in the Legislative Assembly at about half-past 9 o'clock last night, during which Mr. Crick was removed from the Chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms, under…

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Public Morality. and a Speech in Parliament

The Australian Star · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 7

The inaugural meeting of the Randwick Women's branch of the People's Reform League took place in the Randwick Town Hall last night. There were 18 ladies,…

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Labor Criticisms. "Why Is Mr. Reid Not in Parliament?"

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--A number of Queensland members strongly object to Mr. Reid making an electioneering tour of that State at the present time, instead of attending…

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Tramway Troubles. Action by the Department. Union President Dismissed. Petition to Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 7

The president of the Tramway Employees Union (Mr. H. Lawton) was yesterday dismissed from the service. He was a driver at the Newtown depot, and on going to work in the morning…

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The Tramway Trouble Case of Driver Lawton. Men Resent Superintendent's Conduct. and Talk of "Using Their Power." Parliament to Be Petitioned

Evening News · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 6

The dismissal from the Tramway Service of Mr. H. Lawton, president of the New South Wales Tramway Employees' Union, was discussed at a mass meeting of the members of…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. the Censure Debate. Important Speech by Mr. Ashton. Government and Improvement Leases. Strict Inquiry to Be Made

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 4

The debate on tho Address-in-Reply and motion of censure was continued. Mr. M'FARLANE said the answer made by the Attorney-General to the attacks upon the…

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This Morning's News-Now First Published. Notes in Parliament. Mr. Storey Watches the Little Napoleon. a Calm, a Breeze, and an Ejectment

The Australian Star · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 5

When the Legislative Assembly met yesterday a beautiful calm pervaded the Chamber, in strong contrast with the tempestuous character of the atmosphere of the day before…

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Tramway Crisis. Union President Dismissed. Insubordination Charged Against Him. Parliament to Be Appealed To. Loyalty to the Executive. Financial Support for Victims. Mass Meeting of Employees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 7

A crisis has been reached in connection with the tramway men's grievances, and serious consequences might yet follow. The president of the Employees' Union, Mr. H. Lawton, a…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Anti-trust Bill the Debate Resumed. The House of Representatives met yesterday, at 2.30 p.m. a Permanent Tariff Commission

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 4

Mr. SKENE (Victoria) asked the Prime Minister if he would consider the advisability of appointing a permanent body to exercise continual supervision over the operations of the…

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Catholics and Politics. In View of the Elections. What to Do

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 17

Sir,—Years ago Disraell, in one of his happy epigrammatie moods, coined the phrase, "The magic of patience." It is now nearly two years since you…

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Mr. Seddon's Seat. Electioneering Begun

Evening News · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 4

New to band this morning from New Zealand by the Monowai indicates that intense interest is centred in the election now going on for the late Mr. Seddon's seat in the N.Z…

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