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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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"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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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State Parliament. Prorogued

Leader · Monday 13 April 1908 · page 2

A special “Gazette” has been Issued proroguc[?]ing Parliament until May 26…

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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,…

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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.:—…

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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…

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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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