Federal Parliament. the Budget Debate. New Protection Proposals. Melbourne
During the Budget debate in the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. Joseph Cook (Deputy-leader of the Opposition), charged the Treasurer…
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Politics & elections, 1908
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A Disputed Election. a Minister's Petition. Perth
Evidence in support of the petition of Mr. Henry Gregory, Minister for Mines and Railways, against the return at the recent general elections…
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Having been asked in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday evening whether the Poisons Bill would be gone on with this session, the Premier (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Federal Parliament. the Budget Debate. Melbourne
During the Budget debate in the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. Joseph Cook (Deputy-leader of the Opposition), charged the Treasurer…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Capital Site Ballot. Melbourne
The debate on the motion for taking a ballot, on November 5 to determine the Federal capital site was resumed in the Senate yesterday. Senater…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →State Parliament. the Lands Bill in Committee the Mines Department. Mr. Wood on Mr. Dooley's. Imputations. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly last night in committee, consideration of the details of the Lands Act Amendment Bill was completed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The World of Sport. by Wakeful. Cup Candidates. Peru
This horse must—absolutely must— be given a great chance in next Tuesday's big race. He is a 4 year-old horse, by that successlul sire. Grafton,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Cup Day" and Parliament. No Adjournment of the Federal House. Melbourne
The House of Representatives to meet on Tuesday next, "Cup Day." The Speaker (Sir Frederick Holder) will take the chair at 3 p.m. and wait…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Parliament. a Question of Flags. Union Jack or Ensign. Melbourne
In the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon Mr. W. H. Kelly (N.S.W.) asked the Minister for Defence if it were a fact that the Union…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Suffragette Movement. Ridiculous Advocates. Creating Disorder in Parliament. Number of Arrests Made. [Reuter's Message.] London
The House of Commons was started last night by a suffrage placard thrust through the iron trellis in the Ladies' Gallery, from whence [?]hrill cries issued…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Suffragette Movement. Supporters Go to Gaol. Brawling in Parliament to Be Punished. [Reuter's Message.] London
Twelve suffragettes were fined £5 each at Westminster Police Court yesterday for committing a breach of the peace. They proferred the alternative…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Racing Carnival. Cup CANDIDATES.—No. Iv. Knox
This is a horse about whom a good price is obtainable for Tuesday's twomile race and if it is to be a case of the downfall of the cracks it is to such…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The American Presidency. Mr. Taft's Chances. the Republican a Five to One Favorite. the Candidates Opinions. Tariff Issue Raised. [Reuter's Message.] London
The election for the American Presidency which takes place on Tuesday, November 3, is exciting keen interest in the United States. From…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Election Upset. Laborite Buzacott has to Fight His Election Over Again. PERTH, Monday Night
The Chief Justice to-day gave judgement in the case in which Mr. Gregory, ex-Minister for Mines, sought to have the Menzies election upset on the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Presidential Election. Sixty Thousand Business Men. Parade New York Streets. [Reuter's Message.] London
Sixty thousand business and their employees paraded New York streets on Saturday in the interests of the Republicans. Mr. Elih[?] Root…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →West Australia. Kimberley Election. Perth
The result of the Kimberley election has been declared. The polling was as follows:—Male (Ministerialist), 410; O'Donoghue (Labor), 237…
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In the Legislative Assembly last night the Minister for Works, Mr. Lee, moved that the House on its next sitting day resolve itself into a committee…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Municipal Elections in England. Big Conservative Gains. Women Candidates Have Small Success. [Reuter's Message.] London
The Conservatives and Unionists have, achieved a great victory in the municipal elections in the English and Welsh boroughs. They won seven…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Dispatch of Police. the Debate in Parliament. Motion for Adjournment Defeated. Scene in Parliament. Mr. Arthur Griffith Named. Tenders His Resignation. Will Appeal to His Constituents. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Arthur Griffith (member for Start) asked the Chief Secretary (Mr. Wood) if it was true that a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Federal Parliament. the House Not Half Full and Little Business Transacted. Melbourne, Tuesday Night
There were 30 members present when the House of Representatives met at throe o'clock this afternoon. The bulk of the sitting was devoted…
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