Portuguese Parliament. London
Stormy scenes have happened in the Portuguese Parliament, when it was discovered that the Dowager Qneen Maria Pia owed the State £200,000…
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Politics & elections, 1908
543 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 15 of 28
Presidential Election
The New York correspondent of the "Times" writes that never was there such a lack of interest in a Presidential campaign as exists in the campaign now…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cardinal Logue As a Humorist. a Vatican Election
Cardinal Logue, the Primate of Ireland, [?] rivalling the Bishop of London in the affections of Americans. Since his arrival there to attend the mammoth centenary…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Federal Parliament. Attendances of Members
The total sitting days of the House of Representatives during the past session numbered 142. There were three members who did not miss a day Mr. Coon (Vic.)…
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Though the Cabinet has not yet dealt with the question, it is practically certain that the State Parliament will meet next month. The Premier had no…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Presidential Election. Republican Platform. London, June 17
The National Convention of the Republican party of the United States met at Chicago amid great enthusiasm. The platform submitted to the Convention…
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The by-elections consequent upon the change of Government have come to a close. After Peckham, Manchester, and Wolverhampton the Liberals were exceedingly anxious about…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parliament Further Prorogued. The State Parliament has been further prorogued until 14th July. Minister of Customs Ill
Mr. Austin Chapman, Minister of Customs, is lying seriously ill as the Hotel Australia, suffering from heart trouble. His condition is causing anxiety amongst his immediate friends…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parliament Prorogued. (By Telegraph). Sydney
The Stale Parliament has been furthere prorogued till July 14th…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Disturbance in Persia. Parliament Bombarded. Sanguinary Street Fighting. London, June 24
'A' force of Cosssacks and soldiers surrounded the Parliament at Teheran, and demanded the production of some persons whose arrest the Shah had ordered…
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"The Times" states that a rumour is current in the lobby of the House of Commons that Lord Loreburn, the Lord High Chancellor, is about to resign, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →By-elections
The by-elections consequent upon the change of Government have come to a close. After Peckham, Manchester, and Wolverhampton the Liberals were exceedingly anxious about…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Late News by Cable. London, June 27. Persian Parliament
The Shah promised to convene a new Parliament in three months. He will not abate concessions already accorded to his people, and he has proclaimed an amnesty…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cessnock Shire Election
Mr. A. W. Bridge, who is a candidate for the vacancy in the Cessnock Shire Council caused through the death of Councillor Shape, will address the ratepayers at…
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Mr. William Bryan in the first ballot for nomination as a candidate for the United States presidency, received 892 votes, Judge Gray 59 votes, and Governor Johnson 46 votes…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cessnock Shire Council Election
For the election of a councillor to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Councillor Snape, one of the representatives of C Riding in Cessnock Shire Council, two nominations were received, those…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegraphic News. Opening of Parliament. Sydney
THE State Parliament opened to-day. The Speech was very lengthy, and referred to the prosperous conditions prevailing, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The State Parliament Opening of the Session. Measures to Be Introduced. Sydney
The State Parliament was opened to-day. The Governor's speech referred to the prosperous conditions which prevail, and to the prospects generally of a favourable season. The visit…
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Another session of the State Parliament was opened yesterday with the usual ceremony, and under the usual circumstances. A programme of work much more than sufficient to employ…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →State Parliament. Legislative Council
In the Council yesterday, Dr. J. L. Beeston, Mr. J. Burns, Mr. J. Garland, Mr. H. Gullett, Mr. J. A. Gunn, Mr. J. G. Farleigh, Mr. T. Hughes, Mr. B. B…
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