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

Politics & elections, 1908

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In Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Kelly asked the State Treasurer: 1. If It were a fact that junior clerks In the Government. Savings Bank had…

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New Zealand Elections Auckland (N.Z.)

National Advocate · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 3

The Government claim that in yesterday's elections they gained two and lost three seats. Second ballots will be required in 18 electorates. Mr…

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New Zealand Elections. Both Sides Claim Victories. Auckland (N.Z.)

Leader · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 2

As the result of the elections, Ministers claim that the Government has gained 2 seats, and lost 3. Second ballots will be required in 18…

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In Parliament

Molong Argus · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 5

In the Assembly this week, Mr. J C. L. Flizpatrick asked the Minister for Lands whether it was a fact the Chairman of the Western Advisory…

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The Newnes Trouble in Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 3

Speaking a few weeks ago at Newnes, Mr. Dooley is reported to have said, inter alia, in reference to the private township lease, "that he felt sure if ever the day…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Council to-day it was decided to meet on Tuesdays for the remainder of the session. The Police Offences Amendment…

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The New Zealand Elections. Great Temperance Victory. Wellington

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 4

The complete election returns in New Zealand show the state of parties to be Government: 36: Opposition, 15: Independent, 3. Second ballots have to be taken…

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The Menzies Election. Labor Fighting a Minister. Perth, (W.A.)

Leader · Monday 23 November 1908 · page 2

The latest incomplete returns for the Menzies election are: Gregory (Minister for Mines) 1156, Buzzacott (Labor) 1133…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 November 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. B. B. O'Conor introduced a bill to enable the trustees for the time being of certain lands chiefly granted…

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In Parliament Mr. Moore’s Closer Settlement Proposals. the Sydney Unemployed. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 25 November 1908 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Moore gave notice that he would move tomorrow under the Closer Settlement Act. for the resumption of 7114 acres…

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State Parliament Legislative Assembly Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr Wade, in reply to Mr Graham, said he was informed that boys between the ages of 13 and 17…

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Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Friday 27 November 1908 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. J. Cook continued the debate on Mr. Fisher's motion in favor of Government business taking…

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In Parliament Peel River Resumption. Some Pointed Questions. Supposed Serious Deficiency. in Timber Royalties. Sydney

Leader · Friday 27 November 1908 · page 2

In the Assembly, this afternoon Mr. Levlen called attention to the fact that prices in connection with the subdivision of the Peel River Estate were…

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Bathurst Show Committee Election of President Mr. R. L. Gilmour Chosen

National Advocate · Friday 27 November 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association was held yesterday afternoon. There were present:— Drs. Machattie and Busby, Messrs. E. T…

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Parliament

Leader · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 3

The State Parliament has attended pretty Strictly to business during this week, indeed, so much “useful” work has teen got through that the…

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Questions in Parliament

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 6

In the Assembly on Tuesday night, Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Lands whether he had yet received the report of the Advisory Board…

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Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 4

In the Senate to-day Senator Pearce in reply to Senator Stewart said that the shortage in the Queensland sugar crop was due to frost and vermin…

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Mr. Dooley and the Education Department. Questions in Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 November 1908 · page 3

In the Assembly on Thursday Mr. Dooley asked the Minister of Public Instruction,-- (1) Is it a fact that dissatisfaction and indignation exist throughout the State,…

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" The Parliament of The World " Too Continental in Style' London

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1908 · page 3

The General Assembly of the International Institute of Agriculture met at Rome on Saturday, Signor Tittoni, the Italian Minister for Foreign…

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Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1908 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to day Mr. Thomas, in reply to Mr. O'Malley, said he would inquire whether it was possible for the new Tasmanian cable to touch King…

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