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

Politics & elections, 1908

472 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 21 of 24

State Parliament Grasshopper Plague Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, the Minister for Agriculture informed Mr. Lynch that the Department had advised Dubbo pastoralists as to an effectual…

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In Parliament the New Land Bill. Sydney

Leader · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night the New Land Bill was further considered in committee. Mr. Moore, Minister for Lauds,…

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Federal Parliament Nationalisation of Monopolies Inquiry Into Harvester Industry Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 2

In the Senate this afternoon, Senator Pearce moved a resolution in favor of power being conferred on Parliament to nationalise monopolies. In a…

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Land Scandals Paled Mr Dooley and Wolgan T0wnship Reference in Parliament Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 2

In reply to a question in the Legis lative Assembly this afternoon, the Minister for Mines said that his attention had been drawn to a statement…

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The Victorian Parliament. Ministerial Appointments. Melbourne

Leader · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

The following appointments have been definitely allotted In the State Cabinet: Mr. Bent, Premier and Treasurer,…

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In Parliament an All-night Sitting. Government Forcing Business a Labor Member Ejected. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

The legislative Assembly sat ail night last night. There were many Outbreaks of disorder. One member, Mr. Stuart Robertson,…

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Federal Parliament Mr. Carr and the Braddon Blot Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Denkin, in reply to Mr. Carr said that negotiations were still proceeding for a reduction in the cable rates…

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In Parliament the Broken Cill Trouble. Another Parliamentary Scene. Griffiths Insults Speaker. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Wood, Chief Secretary, made a statement referring to the allegations of Ministerial and Departmental…

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Death to Shilling Sweeps Bill Before Parliament Clause Carried by 12 Votes Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, the Police Offences Bill was further considered in Committee, Clause 6 was amended to render liable to a penalty any landlord who…

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English Municipal Elections "LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 3

Farther returns show many conservative municipal gains in large towns. Six each at Devonport and Crewe; and four at Sheffield. At…

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The Presidential Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 11

In connection with the polling for the Presidential election the Electoral College, which will elect the President of America, shows that Taft will…

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Questions in Parliament. Mr. Parkes Seeks Conciliation. the Premier Obdurate. Sydney, Later

Leader · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Parkes asked if the Premier would be prepared to withdraw further prosecutions against the…

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Strike in Parliament. No Confidence Motion Ignored. Labor Party Leave the House

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 2

Strikes are in the air. Even Parliament, has been brought within the affected area. On Tuesday afternoon, in the Legislative…

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In Parliament the Censure Motion. Defeated by 41 Votes to 25. Dooley‘s Darts Don‘t Hurt. Charges Completely Denied Sydney, Wednesday, 9 a.m

Leader · Thursday 12 November 1908 · page 2

Mr. McGowen’s censure motion was defeated In the Assembly this morning by 41 votes to 25. Sydney, Later…

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In Parliament. Further Retreat by Dooley. Pure Foods Bill. Sydney

Leader · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the Premier called upon Mr. Dooley to explain whether he intended in his speech at Newnes to…

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The Federal Crisis Parliament Adjourned Till Tuesday. New Ministry Not Yet Settled. Melbourne

Leader · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 2

There was a large attendance of the general public at the House of Representatives this afternoon. Mr. Deakin announced that on…

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Elections in Maoriland Politics and Prohibition a Forecast Auckland (N.z.)

National Advocate · Monday 16 November 1908 · page 2

In Tuesday's general elections the Ward Government is assured of returning with as great a majority as it possessed in the last parliament. The Opposition will…

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New Zealand Elections. Return of Ward Government Assured. Licensing Poll Interest Intense. New Zealand

Leader · Monday 16 November 1908 · page 2

In next Tuesday’s selections the Ward Government is assured of returning with as great a majority as it possessed in last Parliament…

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Tafts Election Tells a Story LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 3

The 'Express,' New York, declares that since Mr W. H. Taft's election listed stocks have appreciated to the extent of four hundred million pounds…

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The Recent Scene in the House. Mr. Arthur Griffiths’ Re-election

Leader · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night Mr. A Griffiths was sworn in and took his seat…

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