Lithgow and Katoomba Post Offices. Reference in Federal Parliament
Lithgow Mercury · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 3
Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday last, on the debate on the estimates, Mr. E. K. Bowden said that, the Works Departments of the States…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Beneficent Tariff. Municipal Election at Orange British Factories for Australia. Melbourne, Sunday. ORANGE
National Advocate · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 2
Mr. B. O. H, Morgan, representing the Manufacturers' Association of Great Britain, states that persons in Great Britain are contemplating going Great interest was manifested in the municipal bye-election to-day, when three candidates offered themselves for the seat recently vacated by ex-Alders…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Municipal Election Mr. Burton Returned. a Labor League Blunder
Leader · Monday 6 April 1908 · page 2
As was predicted by (‘The Leader’ only a few days since, the election of an alderman for Young Ward in the Orange Council, to fill the vacancy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament. Industrial Disputes Bill. Shortage of Stock Trucks. Sydney
National Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 2
In the Legislative Assembly to-night the Industrial Disputes Bill was read a third time, with certain amendments. On the motion to adjourn, several…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Portuguese Elections Triumph for Monarchy. London
National Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 3
At the Portuguese elections yesterday, the Monarchists swept the country. Only six Republicans were returned, including four for Lisbon…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Parliament Capital Sites Question Melbourne
National Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1908 · page 2
In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Austin Chapman, Minister for Trade and Customs, in reply to Mr. Thomas, said it was not possible to deal with the Potent…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Parliament's Coinage
Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 7
The Commonwealth of Australia may reflect that it is not the first of the name under the flag to coin metals. For a brief while there was a Commonwealth of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sensational Allegation Question in Parliament Sydney
National Advocate · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 2
In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. McGowen alleged that permits had been issued by the shipping-master to seamen who had not had previous experience. He…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Postal Department Royal Commission Moved for Excising Discussion in Parliament Melbourne
National Advocate · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 3
In the House of Representatives to-night, Mr. Webster moved that a Royal Commission be appointed to inquire and report on the organisation of the Postal Department,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Interfering With Justice" P.P Board and Minister Reference in Parliament Explanation by Mr. Perry "I Will Do It Again " SYDNEY
National Advocate · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 2
In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. J. Miller drew attention to the press report of alleged interference by the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Election Riots at Lisbon. LONDON
National Advocate · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 3
The " Matin," of Paris, states that during the election riots at Lisbon on Sunday, six persons were killed outright, and four succumbed to wounds…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Questions in Parliament
Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 16
THE following questions were answered in the Assembly:— Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick asked the Colonial Treasurer,—(1) What consideration…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Federal-Parliament Crisis. the Postal Administration Royal Commission Wanted. Government Twice Defeated
Leader · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 5
It has been well known that there was very little sympathy with the Federal Government In their appointment of a Ministerial Committee to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament Alleged Ring in Stock Selling. Industrial Disputes Bill. Sydney
Leader · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 4
In the Legislative Assembly tonight, Mr. R. D. Meagher referred to the high prices ruling at Flemington for stock. He asked whether…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Mayoral Election. Ruling of the Minister. Alderman Packham Illegally Elected
Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 12
AT a special meeting of the Council on Wednesday night last a letter was read from the Public Works Department respecting the Mayoral election, which should set all minds…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →State Parliament. Prorogued
Leader · Monday 13 April 1908 · page 2
A special “Gazette” has been Issued proroguc[?]ing Parliament until May 26…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Industrial Disputes Bill Passed. Parliament Prorogued
Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 April 1908 · page 2
The third reading of the Industrial Disputes Bill was agreed to by the Legislative Council oil Friday by 22 to 3. When the amended bill came before the Assembly,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Questions in Parliament. Shire Engineers and Fruit Pests
Leader · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 2
In the Legislative Assembly last week the following questions were asked by Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A.:—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The world New British Ministry More Cabinet Changes an Australian Candidate for Parliament London
National Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1908 · page 3
Mr. A. G. Hales, a journalist, formerly of Australia, proposes to contest the seat at north-west Manchester as a labor candidate favoring…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Manchester Bye Election London
National Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 2
Mr. A. G. Hales, who had announced his candidature in the labor interest for north-west Manchester, in opposition to Mr. Winston Churchill,…
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