Queensland Parliament. The Governor's Speech to be Delivered On Tuesday. Outlining the Government's Programme. Brisbane, Monday Night
Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 1
It is understood that the Governor's Speech at the opening of Parliament on Tuesday will make reference to the reasons for calling members together so late…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Fisher Government. to Meet Parliament To-day. Sir John Forrest Will Challenge. the Strength of the Government Party. Melbourne
Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 2
Both Houses of the Federal Parliament will meet this afternoon, when members will be officially introduced to the new Ministry, and the Prime…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Political Labor League. Candidates for Selection to Contest Senate Seats
Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 3
The following are the candidates nominated by the Barrier District Assembly Political Labor League—three to be selected:—…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Zealand Elections. Take Place To-day. Wellington
Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 2
The New Zealand general election takes place to-day, There are 106 Government candidates, 54 Opposition candidates, 29 Independents, and 24…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament. Mr. Griffiths Takes His Seat. Sydney
Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 4
Upon the Legislative Assembly meeting yesterday afternoon, Mr. Arthur Griffith was sworn in and took his seat upon his re-election for Sturt. No…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Federal Parliament. Adjournment Granted Until November 25. MELBOURNE, Tuesday Night
Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 1
The House of Representatives met for a short sitting to-day. The Prime Minister (Mr. Andrew Fisher) formally announced the personnel…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Queensland Parliament. an Important Notice of Motion Given. Brisbane, Tuesday Night
Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 1
The Queensland Parliament was opened by Governor Chelmsford at noon today. His Excellency's speech was make in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The State Parliament. Mr. Arthur Griffith Sworn in Last Night. Sydney, Tuesday Night
Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 1
When the House of Assembly met this afternoon the Speaker made the announcement that Mr. Arthur Griffith had been re-elected for the Sturt…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Queensland Parliament. Reopens To-day. Attitude Towards the Ministry to Be Tested. Brisbane
Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 8
The Queensland Parliament opens to-day. lt is thought that a motion will be submitted, probably by the Labor party, which will now be in direct…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Federal Parliament. Brief Sitting To-day. Adjourned to November 25. Ministerial Statement Then Expected. Melbourne
Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 8
The House of Representatives met to-day, but only a brief sitting was held. Mr. Fisher (Labor Prime Minister)…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →New Zealand Elections. Substantial Majority for the Government. Sir Joseph Ward's Over Whelming Majority. Minister for Lands and Whip Defeated. No-license Carried in Eight Electorates. Wellington
Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 4
The Parliamentary general elections took place yesterday. The polling was exceptionally heavy. The returns are not yet complete,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mr. Griffith's Re-election. Notified by the Speaker. Sydney
Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 8
The Speaker in the Legislative Assembly to-day notified members with having received a writ from the returning officer that Mr. A. H. Griffith…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Menzies Election. Discussed in the We[?]tralia Parliament. Perth, Wednesday Night
Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 3
Mr. T. Walker (Ka[?]owna) discussing the Electoral Act in the Assembly to-day referred to the Menzies election being upset after case had been decided by…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The State Parliament. Sydney
Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 2
Both Houses of the State Parliament met yesterday. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. In the [?]egislative Council the Police…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Victorian Parliament. Melbourne, Wednesday Night
Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 3
After a lot of dilly-dallying and lost time, the Bent Government has at last got its team together again. The newly-appointed Ministers were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →South Australian Parliament. Council Again Rejects Wages Boards Resolutions. Adelaide, Wednesday Night
Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 3
The Wages Boards resolutions of the Legislative Assembly, which had been previously rejected by the Council, and again submitted to that body, were again…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Opening of the Queensland Parliament. the Sessional Programme. Proposal of Local Governors. Brisbane
Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 4
The Queensland Parliament was reopened yesterday afternoon. The speech of the Governor, Lord Chelmsford, referred to the new mail…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Zealand Elections. Auckland, Wednesday Night
Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 1
As a result of the New Zealand elections, the Ministers claim that the Government has gained two seats and lost three…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Zealand Elections. Government's Solid Majority. Large No-license Gains. Wellington
Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 2
The complete election returns of New Zealand show the state of parties to be as follows:—Government, 36; Opposition, 15; Independent, 3. Second…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Politics. Mr. Bruce Smith Appeals for Opposition Unity. Election of Leader by Ballot. Sydney
Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 2
Mr. Bruce Smith, M.H.R.. has appealed for the unity of the "Liberal" Opposition forces in the Federal Parliament. He has submitted a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →