Past Presidents of the Union have included: Edmund Barton (1884-1885) H.V. Evatt (1916-1917) Michael Kirby (1964-1965) Recent Presidents include: Toby Brennan (2003-2004) Sam Crosby (2004-2005) Amit Singh (2005-2006) ...

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University of Sydney Union, University of Sydney Union - History, University of Sydney Union - The Union today, University of Sydney Union - Student publications, University of Sydney Union - Presidents

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Parliament of Australia, Parliament of Australia - History, Parliament of Australia - Composition, Parliament of Australia - Latest election, Parliament of Australia - Procedure, Parliament of Australia - Functions, Parliament of Australia - Privileges, Parliament of Australia - Conflicts between Houses, Parliament of Australia - Ministers, Parliament of Australia - Members of the Parliament

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The High Court is composed of seven Justices, the Chief Justice of Australia and six other (puisne) Justices. The first three justices of the High Court were: Chief Justice, Sir Samuel Griffith Justice Sir Edmund Barton Justice Richard Edward O'Connor There were a number of possible candidates for the first bench of the High Court. In addition to the eventual appointees, Griffith, Barton and O'Connor, names which had been mentioned in the press included two future Justices of the court, Hen ...

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High Court of Australia, High Court of Australia - Role of the court, High Court of Australia - Original jurisdiction, High Court of Australia - Appellate jurisdiction, High Court of Australia - The High Court and the Privy Council, High Court of Australia - History, High Court of Australia - Constitutional Conventions, High Court of Australia - Formation of the court, High Court of Australia - First years of the court, High Court of Australia - Post-war period, High Court of Australia - Recent history, High Court of Australia - Composition of the court, High Court of Australia - Appointment process

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Alfred Deakin (3 August 1856 – 7 October 1919), Australian politician, was a leader of the movement for Australian federation and later second Prime Minister of Australia. Deakin was born in Melbourne, Victoria, the son of English immigrants. He was educated at Melbourne Grammar School and graduated in law from the University of Melbourne, but he made his name as a journalist, working for the Melbourne daily The Age and its autocratic owner, David Syme. He was active in the Australian Nativ ...

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Clement Lindley Wragge (19 September 1852 - 10 December 1922) was a meteorologist born in Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England. After training in law, Wragge became renowned in the field of meteorology, winning the Scottish Meteorological Society's Gold Medal and starting the trend of using people's names for cyclones. He travelled widely, and in his later years was a reliable authority on Australia, India and the Pacific Islands. Clement Lindley Wragge - Early Years. Wragge's lost both of his parents at a ...

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• Clement Lindley Wragge - Early Years
• Clement Lindley Wragge - Meteorology
• Clement Lindley Wragge - Later Years
• Clement Lindley Wragge - Sources

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1870s 1880s 1890s - 1900s - 1910s 1920s 1930s 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1900s - Events and Trends. 1900s - Technology. Lawrence Hargrave makes the first stable wing design for a heavier-than-air aircraft Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first documented flight in a powered heavier-than-air aircraft Mass production of automobile Wide popularity of home phonograph Panama Canal is built by the Unit ...

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• 1900s - Events and Trends
• 1900s - Technology
• 1900s - Science
• 1900s - War peace and politics
• 1900s - Culture religion
• 1900s - People
• 1900s - World Leaders
• 1900s - Important Personalities
• 1900s - Entertainers

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The University of Sydney, established in 1850, is the oldest university in Australia, and it is located in Sydney, the capital city of the state of New South Wales. It is a member of Australia's "Group of Eight" lobby group and remains one of the country's largest and most prestigious educational institutions. In 2005, the University of Sydney reported an enrolment of 45,966 students and employed 2,300 (full-time equivalent) academics [1]. In November 2005, the University of Sydney was confirmed as one of Australia’s leading researc ...

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• University of Sydney - History
• University of Sydney - Campuses
• University of Sydney - Camperdown/Darlington main campus
• University of Sydney - Mallett Street campus
• University of Sydney - Cumberland campus
• University of Sydney - Sydney Law School
• University of Sydney - Sydney College of the Arts Rozelle
• University of Sydney - Conservatorium of Music
• University of Sydney - Orange Agricultural College
• University of Sydney - Camden campus
• University of Sydney - Narrabri Plant Research Centre
• University of Sydney - Higher Education Amalgamation Act 1989
• University of Sydney - Colleges and faculties
• University of Sydney - University of Sydney Library
• University of Sydney - Museums and galleries
• University of Sydney - Residential colleges
• University of Sydney - Sports
• University of Sydney - Student clubs and societies

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Tyburn was a former village in the county of Middlesex which now forms part of London's City of Westminster. It took its name from the Tyburn or Ty Bourne stream, a tributary of the River Thames which is now completely covered over between its source and its outfall into the Thames at Vauxhall. The village was one of two manors of the parish of St Marylebone, which was itself named after the stream, St Marylebone being a contraction of St Mary's church by the bourne. Tyburn was recorded in the Domesday Book and st ...

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This section only lists former members of the House of Representatives. For current members, see List of members of the Australian House of Representatives. List of Australian politicians - A-F. Doug Anthony Sir Edmund Barton Lance Barnard Kim Beazley, senior Neville Bonner Lionel Bowen Charles Blunt Stanley Bruce Arthur Calwell Jim Cairns Archie Cameron Mathew Charlton Ben Chifley ...

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List of Australian politicians, List of Australian politicians - Members of the Australian Parliament, List of Australian politicians - A-F, List of Australian politicians - G-P, List of Australian politicians - Q-Z, List of Australian politicians - Members of State and Territory parliaments, List of Australian politicians - A-K, List of Australian politicians - L-Z, List of Australian politicians - Members of colonial parliaments

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1901 - January-March. January 1 - World celebrates what is regarded as the start of the new century. (Zero-ists' argument that new century should be celebrated in 1900 rejected worldwide). January 1 - The British colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia federate as the Commonwealth of Australia. Edmund Barton becomes first Prime Minister. January 1 - Nigeria becomes a British protectorate January 7 - Alferd Packer is releas ...

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1901, 1901 - Events, 1901 - January-March, 1901 - April-June, 1901 - July-September, 1901 - October-December, 1901 - Unknown dates, 1901 - Births, 1901 - January-March, 1901 - April-June, 1901 - July-September, 1901 - October-December, 1901 - Deaths, 1901 - Nobel Prizes

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The office of Australian Governor-General was conceived during the debates and conventions leading up to federation. The first Governor-General was a previous Victorian Governor, John Hope, the Earl of Hopetoun. He was appointed in July 1900, returning to Australia shortly before the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901. His first act was to appoint the inaugural Prime Minister, Edmund Barton, sin ...

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Governor-General of Australia, Governor-General of Australia - Method of Appointment, Governor-General of Australia - Titles and Backgrounds of Governors-General, Governor-General of Australia - Tenure, Governor-General of Australia - Constitutional role and functions, Governor-General of Australia - Role in Parliament, Governor-General of Australia - Role in Executive Government, Governor-General of Australia - Reserve powers, Governor-General of Australia - Ceremonial role, Governor-General of Australia - History, Governor-General of Australia - List of Governors-General, Governor-General of Australia - Related articles

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Notable alumni of Fort Street High School include: Fort Street High School - Politics and Law. Sir Edmund Barton, the first Prime Minister of Australia; (attended Fort Street aged 8-10; later attended Sydney Grammar School) Sir Garfield Barwick, former High Court judge Dr H.V. Evatt, former High Court judge and President of the United Nations General Assembly Justice Michael Kirby, current Justice of the High Court of Australia Justice David Kirby, current Justice ...

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Fort Street High School, Fort Street High School - History, Fort Street High School - Campus, Fort Street High School - Notable alumni, Fort Street High School - Politics and Law, Fort Street High School - Business and Industry, Fort Street High School - Science and Education, Fort Street High School - Arts and Media, Fort Street High School - Sports

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The office of Australian Governor-General was conceived during the debates and conventions leading up to federation. The first Governor-General was a previous Victorian Governor, John Hope, the Earl of Hopetoun. He was appointed in July 1900, returning to Australia shortly before the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901. His first act was to appoint the inaugural Prime Minister, Edmund Barton, sin ...

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Governor-General of Australia, Governor-General of Australia - Method of Appointment, Governor-General of Australia - Titles and Backgrounds of Governors-General, Governor-General of Australia - Tenure, Governor-General of Australia - Constitutional role and functions, Governor-General of Australia - Role in Parliament, Governor-General of Australia - Role in Executive Government, Governor-General of Australia - Reserve powers, Governor-General of Australia - Ceremonial role, Governor-General of Australia - History, Governor-General of Australia - List of Governors-General

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Former students of the school, known as Old Sydneians include (in their respective fields): Sydney Grammar School - Politics and Law. Sir Edmund Barton, Australia's first Prime Minister. General Sir Henry George Chauvel, Army Chief of Staff. Nick Cowdery, NSW Director of Public Prosecutions. Sir David Griffin, Former Lord Mayor of Sydney. William Gummow QC, High Court judge. Sir Leslie Herron, 12th Chief Justice of New South Wales. Malcolm ...

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Sydney Grammar School, Sydney Grammar School - History, Sydney Grammar School - Today, Sydney Grammar School - Music, Sydney Grammar School - Sport, Sydney Grammar School - Structure, Sydney Grammar School - Extra-Curricular, Sydney Grammar School - Notable Alumni, Sydney Grammar School - Politics and Law, Sydney Grammar School - Film, Sydney Grammar School - Media, Sydney Grammar School - Business, Sydney Grammar School - Sport, Sydney Grammar School - The Arts, Sydney Grammar School - Other Fields, Sydney Grammar School - Headmasters

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List of prominent jurists - Argentina. Luis Moreno Ocampo List of prominent jurists - Australia. Edmund Barton (judge) Garfield Barwick (judge) Gerard Brennan (judge) Julian Burnside (Queen's Counsel) William Deane (judge) Owen Dixon (judge) Dr H.V. Evatt (judge) Mary Gaudron (judge) Harry Gibbs (judge) Samuel Griffith (judge) H.B. Higgins (judge) ...

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List of prominent jurists, List of prominent jurists - Antiquity, List of prominent jurists - Modern jurists by country, List of prominent jurists - Argentina, List of prominent jurists - Australia, List of prominent jurists - Austria, List of prominent jurists - Brunei, List of prominent jurists - Canada, List of prominent jurists - Colombia, List of prominent jurists - England, List of prominent jurists - France, List of prominent jurists - Germany, List of prominent jurists - Hong Kong, List of prominent jurists - India, List of prominent jurists - Iran, List of prominent jurists - Ireland, List of prominent jurists - Lebanon, List of prominent jurists - Scotland, List of prominent jurists - Soviet Union & Russian Federation, List of prominent jurists - Spain, List of prominent jurists - Sri Lanka, List of prominent jurists - Switzerland, List of prominent jurists - United States, List of prominent jurists - International Courts at the Hague

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On 30 December 1900 Forrest accepted the position of postmaster-general in Edmund Barton's federal government. Two days later he received news that he had been made a GCMG. Forrest was postmaster-general for only seventeen days; he resigned the position to take up the defence portfolio, which had been made vacant by the death of Sir James Dickson. On 13 February 1901, he resigned as premier of Western Australia and member for Bunbury. In the first federal election, held on 29 March 1901, he was elected unopposed, on a moderate protectionist ...

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John Forrest, John Forrest - Early Years and Family Life, John Forrest - Forrest the Explorer, John Forrest - The search for Leichhardt, John Forrest - The Bight crossing, John Forrest - Across the interior, John Forrest - Premier John Forrest, John Forrest - In Federal Politics, John Forrest - Forrest's character, John Forrest - Forrest in the Landscape

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The Prime Minister is appointed by the Governor-General under section 64 of the Australian Constitution. Section 64 of the Constitution empowers the Governor-General to appoint Ministers of State, and requires such Ministers to be members of the House of Representatives or the Senate. These Ministers are ex officio members of the Federal Executive Council and constitute the Cabinet. The Prime Minister in practice is the leader of the Cabinet. By convention, he or s ...

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Prime Minister of Australia, Prime Minister of Australia - Appointment, Prime Minister of Australia - Powers, Prime Minister of Australia - History, Prime Minister of Australia - List of Prime Ministers, Prime Minister of Australia - Graphical timeline

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The origin of the policy can be traced back to the 1850s when large numbers of Chinese immigrated to Australia during the gold rushes. Many of the Anglo-Australian population resented Chinese who were undercutting white labour prices, and also disliked some Chinese cultural practices. There were several race riots. In response, the newly self-governing colonies introduced restrictions on Chinese immigration. By 1888, Chinese were excluded from all the Australian colonies, although those Chinese who were already in Australia were not deported ...

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White Australia policy, White Australia policy - Origins of the Policy, White Australia policy - The Policy in practice, White Australia policy - Abolition of the Policy, White Australia policy - Legacy

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Horatio Nelson was born in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, England to the Reverend Edmund Nelson and Catherine Nelson. (His mother was a grandniece of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford.) His mother died when Nelson was nine. He learned to sail on Barton Broad on the Norfolk Broads, was briefly educated at Paston Grammar School, North Walsham and Norwich School and by the time he was twelve, he had enrolled in the Royal Navy. His naval career began on 1 January 1771, when he reported to the third-rate Raisonnable as an Ordinary Seaman and co ...

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Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson, Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson - Early life, Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson - Command, Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson - Admiralty, Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson - Trafalgar, Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson - Legacy, Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson - Monuments to Nelson, Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson - Nelson and the Royal Navy, Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson - Nelson's descendants, Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson - Literary influences, Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson - Last words, Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson - Tapping the Admiral, Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson - Titles

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Many in the crowd disagreed with the decision and took exception to it being made by an umpire paid for by the Englishmen. That Coulthard was a Victorian no doubt added to the emotions, and there were unfounded rumours that Coulthard had placed a large bet on an English victory. The crowd would have already been suspicious of Coulthard's competence, as it had been questioned in the press; the Sydney Morning Herald, in reference to Coulthard's refusal of an appeal for a catch that would have dismissed Lord Harris on that Friday had wri ...

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Sydney Riot of 1879, Sydney Riot of 1879 - Background, Sydney Riot of 1879 - The game, Sydney Riot of 1879 - The riot, Sydney Riot of 1879 - Reaction to the riot, Sydney Riot of 1879 - Lord Harris's letter, Sydney Riot of 1879 - Reply by the New South Wales Cricket Association, Sydney Riot of 1879 - Spofforth's view, Sydney Riot of 1879 - Aftermath of the riot, Sydney Riot of 1879 - Impact on later tours, Sydney Riot of 1879 - Notes

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