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Politics & elections, 1906

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 159

The Labour Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 9

The United Labourers' Protective Society, at its meeting at the Trades Hall last night, passed a resolution of confidence in Mr. Holman, and expressed satisfaction in the…

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Shire Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 3

Sir,—Will you kindly allow me, through. your paper, to direct the attention of provisional shire councillors to the fact that as the Federal elections are to be held not later than…

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The By-elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 6

When Mr. Holman accepted a challenge thrown down to him in the Assembly last week, following upon a series of charges which demanded and received unequivocal…

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Tramway Crisis. Meeting of Employees. Proposed Inquiry Rejected. Royal Commission Wanted. £300 Voted for Surry Hills Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 7

It has been decided by the members of the Tramway Employees' Union not to surrender from the position they have taken up in appealing for the appointment of a Royal…

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United States Presidency. Mr. Bryan Again a Candidate. London, July 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 7

Mr. W. J. Bryan, who was Democratic candidate for the United States Presidency in 1896 and 1900, has intimated that he is willing to accept nomination for…

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Farmer's Candidate at Junee

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 7

JUNEE, Monday.--Messrs. Perry and Campbell adressed a large meeting of the farmers on Saturday last, and advised them to select a candidate to run for Cootamundra. Already Messrs…

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The By-elections. Mr. Norton at Surry-hills. a Stormy Reception. Vote Recorded Against Him

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 7

An immense crowd, which was estimated by the speaker himself to be between 10,000 and 15,000, was addressed by Mr. John Norton last night at the corner of Foveaux and Filzroy…

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Essence of Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 2

The Address-in-Reply, with its assurances of loyalty to the Throne and person of His Majesty was presented to Sir Harry Rawson yesterday. Half-a-dozen hired broughams were pressed into service for the occasion. In these members were…

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Scenes in Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 99

In the course of the censure debate in the Assembly on Wednesday there was another little breeze, which resulted in Mr. W. P. Crick being removed from the Chamber. Mr…

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Tasmanian Parliament. No-confidence Motion

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 10

HOBART, Tuesday.--Parliament opened today. The leader of the Opposition has given notice of a motion of want of confidence on the ground that the Governor's Speech does not…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 58

July 4.—The Prime Minister, in reply to a question, said that, so far as the present tariff was concerned, the Tariff Commission had completed a thorough investigation. When the…

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Notes. Parliament and Eight Hours

Evening News · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 4

An effort was made in the Legislative Assembly last night if not to limit the length of each parliamentary [?] to eight hours at least to provide that after eight hours sitting no new…

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Myall Creek Estate. Information in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 6

In reply to Mr. Cann, the Secretary for Lands stated that the total amount paid to Messrs. Young Brothers for Myall Creek station was £138,866, less £7095. The cost of…

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N.s.w, Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 6

July 4.—The debate on Mr. M'Gowen's amendment to the Address-in-Reply, was continued by Mr. M'Farlane. He was followed by Mr. Ashton (Minister for Lands). He explained…

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Attitude of the Government. Question in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Nielsen asked the Premier whether his attention had been called to newspaper reports of a meeting of the Tramway Employees' Union held…

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Charges Against Mr. Crick. the Motion in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly last night, the Premier moved pursuant to notice-- (1.) That this House will, on its next sitting day, proceed to consider so much of the report of the Royal…

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The Tribulations of a Policeman Those Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 5

The questions placed on the notice paper of the Legislative Assembly by Mr. Levy respecting the alleged stoppage of the allowance for meals male to the police attending the…

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Parliament. the Address-in-reply, Presented to the Governor

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 7

The Legislative Assembly met at a quarter past 4 yesterday afternoon. Mr. Speaker, on taking the chair announced that the Addrdss-in-Reply would be at once presented…

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Alleged Corruption. Messrs. Holman and Norton Resign From Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 18

In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly on July 3 Mr. Norton (Surry Hills) during his speech on the Address-in-Reply made various charges against Mr. Holman (Cootamundra),…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Eight Hours a Day. Proposed Parliamentary Change

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 7

When the Premier moved in the State Parliament last night-- That, unless otherwise ordered, this House shall meet for the despatch of business at 4 o'clock on Tuesday,…

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