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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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Presidential Election

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 3

Mr. W. H, Taft declares that the issue is weather the trustst shall be regulated by Rep[?]licans or exirpated under Mr. W. J. [?] the Democratic candidate. The…

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Stock Board Election

Singleton Argus · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 4

Stockcowners in this, district are reminded that the election for directors of the Singleton Pastures" Protection Board takes place next Tuesday, and that…

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The Strike in Parliament. Labour Demonstrations

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 November 1908 · page 2

A public meeting convened by the Labor party at the Protestant Hall Sydney, on Friday night, was attended by about 2000 people. Mr M' Gowen sought…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. M' Gowen, leader of the Oppostion, asked, if, in accordance with the reports published in the newspapers, the Premier…

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Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives. Ministry Defeated

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 2

In the House yesterday, Mr. Denkin, the Prime Minister, rose immediately, and said he craved the indulgence of the House for a few moments in making…

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Parliament. Motion of Censure

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 November 1908 · page 3

Mr M'Court, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, took die chair at 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. The galleries were filled with spectators, and…

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Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1908 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Millen desired to congratulate the President and Vice-president upon the honours that had been conferred upon them…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1908 · page 2

In the Council, yesterday. The Public Service (Superannuation.) Bill was read a third time. The Prisoners Detention Bill was further…

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Mayoral Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1908 · page 3

The elections of Mayors in England and Wales have resulted in the return of 165 Conservative Meyors. 19 Liberal Unionists, 121 Liberals, and Labour Mayors…

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Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 5

In the Senate yesterday, Sir Robert Best, Vice-president of the Executive Council, said he understood that no definite announcement could at present be made as…

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Hew Sooth Wales Parliament Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 6

In the Council yesterday, The Prisoners Detention Bill was…

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State Parliament. The Censure Motion

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 2

The public galleries in the Legislative Assembly were well filled on Tuesday when Mr. M'Gowen moved his motion of ce[?]sure on the Government, and…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Waddell, said Treasurer, replying to Mr. Burgess, said the Savings Bank Commissioner had informed him that he was making…

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Presidential Election. the Triumph of Mr. Taft. London, Nov. 5

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Taft, the next President of the United States, claims that he was elected by the business men of the country…

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Sturt By-election. Griffith Re-Elected Unopposed. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 4

Mr Arthur Griffith, who was member for Sturt in the State Parliament until last week, when he resigned his seat in the House owing to conflict with the…

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Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 7

In the Senate, Yesterday, [?] Vice-President of the [?] Council, announced the retirement [?] Ministry, and gave the names of…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Estell presented a petition from the wallsend branch of the W.C.T.U., praying that the Contagious Diseases Bill be not…

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New Zealand Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 5

As a result of the New Zealand Elections, Ministers claim that the Government gained 2 seats and lost 3, but the Opposition claim to have gained 5 new members. Second ballots will be required in…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 3

In the House of Representatves on Tuesday, The ex-Ministerial party took their scats in the corner vacated by the Labor…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Council. In the Council yesterday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 3

Mr. Winchcombe introduced a bill to extend the powers of the trustees of the Sydney Bethel Union in dealing with their land and buildings in George-street, Sydney. The bill was read…

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