Municipality of East Maitland. Extraordinary Election
The extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in the East Maitland Municipal Council, caused by the resignation of Alderman Rooney, took plate on Friday at the…
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Politics & elections, 1908
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Shortage of Trucks. References in Parliament
The difficulty experienced by the Railway Department in meeting the heavy demand for tracks was again referred to in the Legislative Assembly on…
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Mr. Wood, Minister of Mines, replying to Mr. Nicholson, said that during the last financial year the sum of £157 10s was paid to members of the Miners' Accident Rellef…
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In the Council yesterday, Mr. Ashton, Honorary Minister, moved:—"That pursuant to the provisions of the Closer Settlement (Amendment) Act, 1907, this House approves…
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A strenuous election is proceeding it Newcastle to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr Thomas Cairns (Liberal). The police were forced to d[?]…
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In the Assembly, yesterday, Mr. Gilbert asked the Minister of Public Instruction if it were a fact that the Technical College Buildings at Newcastle were totally…
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Scenes of the most terrible character took place in Teheran, the capital of the Shah of Persia (writes "Lloyd's Weekly" of 28th June), on Tuesday, as…
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Scenes of the most terrible character took place in Teheran, the capital of the Shah of Persia (writes "Lloyd's Weekly" of 28th June), on Tuesday, as…
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When the Federal Parliament meets tomorrow, the Government will be willing, after the debate on the Address-inReply has been moved and seconded, to…
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The Ministerialists have gained a victory in the elections in Western Australia, although Labor polled well. The Labor party is confident of winning…
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Proceedings in Parliament have not been particularly exciting. One or two more estates are to be purchased for closer settlement. The neighbourhoods…
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In the Assembly, yesterday. Mr. Lee, Minister of Works, replying to Mr. Gilbert, said the temporary employees of the Works Department were paid for two…
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The Federal Parliament opened at noon to-day. The speech, which was exceptionally brief, invited members to deal promptly with the programme of business, in order to complete the…
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In the Council yesterday, Several petitions from various bodies were presented and received, urging that in the Crimes (Girls' Protection) Bill now before the House the…
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Tuesday evening's sitting of the Legislative Assembly was occupied by debate on a motion submitted by Air Cann, declaring that the time had arrived when…
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In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday afternoon, Mr Gilbert asked Mr Moore, the Minister for Lands, if he were yet prepared to say what steps the…
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Senator Best, Vice-president of the Executive Council, moved that an address be presented to Lord Northcote, recognising the eminent services rendered by him to the Commonwealth. He…
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The Associated Chambers of Commerce passed a resolution, condemning the Miners [?]ght Hours Bill. The meeting also passed a resolution, urging the Government to…
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In the Senate, yesterday, The Vice-President introduced a bill relating to navigation and shipping, which was read a first time…
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In the Assembly, yesterday, Mr. Waddell, the Treasurer, to Mr. Grahame, said he had been informed that the engine sheds at Port Waratah were not…
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