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Politics & elections, 1906

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 159

Notes in Parliament. Mr. Crick and the Lands Scandal. the Premier's Motion

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 5

The effervescence that has characterised the proceedings in the Legislative Assembly since the opening of the session gave way to a peaceful calm yesterday. The…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 13

The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. DEPORTATION OF KANAKAS. The PRIME MINISTER, replying to Mr. Bamford (Q.), said the Government was…

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Questions in Parliament. Statement by the Premier. Mr. Carruthers Will Receive a Deputation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. Nielson asked the Premier several questions without notice relative to the tramway trouble. Mr. Carruthers made a rather…

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Federal-parliament. House of Representatives. Anti-trust Bill. the Dumping Clauses. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 10

The House of Representatives met yesterday afternoon at half-past 2 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. HUTCHINSON (S.A.) called attention to a…

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The Elections Will Tell. The Editor "The Farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 4

Sir,—Mr. Argyle McCallum misunderstands, or affects to misunderstand, my letters. He is evidently running cunning, and docs not care to face the…

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WALGETT. P.P. Board Candidates—Conference Delegates—Land Tax and Immigration

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 5

A well-attended meeting was held on 2nd instant. It was decided to nominate Messrs. J. P. Bell, J. T. O'Brien, and W…

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Purity of Elections

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 12

The chief Federal electoral officer is issuing the following circular for public information :—Provision has been made in the Commonwealth…

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Me. Bruntnell the Liberal Candidate

Evening News · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 4

At a meeting of the Liberal and Reform Association this morning it was definitely decided to support Mr. Albert Bruntnell as the Ministerial candidate for the Surry Hills bye election…

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The Federal Elections November Probabilities. Ministerial Statement. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 9

A deputation representing the Farmers' League, the Women's National League), the Citizens' League, and the Anti-socialist League, waited on the Prime Minister this afternoon…

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Western Australia. the Coolgardie Election. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 10

The election yesterday for the Coolgardie seat in the Legislative Assembly resulted in the return of Mr. W. T. Eddy, Ministerialist, the voting being—Mr. Eddy 1051, Mr. C…

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The By-elections. the Surry Hills Seat. Mr. Lawton's Candidature

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 10

Mr. H. Lawton, representing the Labour interests, opened his candidature last night for the Surry Hills electorate. The meeting was held at St. David's Hall, and was presided…

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The By-elections

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 82

The element of farce bulks largely in the Cootamundra and Surry Hills elections. Because one member chooses, during the course of a debate remarkable for…

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On the Tracks. Doings of the National Candidates. FLEMINGTON

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 4

Weather fine and mild, and the track at Flemington rather holding, after rain last night. Decoration did two improving rounds…

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Surry Hills Election. Mr. Lawton's Candidature. His Maiden Speech. Much Enthusiasm Shown

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 2

Last night the selected candidate of the Labour Party for the Surry Hills seat in the State Parliament, Mr. H. Lawton, delivered his maiden speech to the electors in St…

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Surry Hills Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 1

At a meeting of the Liberal and Reform Association held today Mr. Albert Bruntnell was selected as the party's nominee to contest the Surry Hills seat…

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By-elections. and the Liquor Act. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 4

Sir,-- The new Liquor Act provides as follows:-- No licensee shall keep his licensed premises open for the sale of liquor or shall…

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No Government Candidate for Cootamundra. the Selection for Surry-hills

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 10

The Premier, on being seen yesterday with regard to the contests at Cootamundra and the intentions of the Ministerial party on the subject, said, "The Government has never for one…

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The By-elections. the Cootamundra Seat. Mr. Hodman Speaks at Junee

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 10

JUNEE, Tuesday.--Mr. Holman addressed a large meeting last night, at which the mayor presided. There were a great number of ladies present, and the hall was crowded, many being…

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The Federal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--A deputation representing the Farmers' League, Women's National League, Citizens' League, and Anti-Socialist League, waited on the Prime Minister to-day,…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 6

The edge of appetite was keen in the Legislative Assembly, yesterday, for the day and hour had arrived when Parllament was to enter upon its part in protecting its honour…

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