Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1909

582 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 15 of 30

The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 August 1909 · page 7

In the Senate yesterday, Sir Robert Best, Minister of Customs, in submitting the Budget papers, said he proposed to give an opportunity to discuss it after…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 August 1909 · page 6

Dr. Carty Salmon, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at half-past two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

A Rakahanga "Revolution." Dissolving the Native Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 August 1909 · page 7

Some time ago a good deal of capital was made by a few English newspapers about a story of so-called "revolution" in the Cook Islands, in which a dismissed native…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Candidate's Hat. Rival Summoned for Assault. Election Night Scene

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 14 August 1909 · page 4

Extraordinary scenes occurred at Sheffield Police Court on May 24 (says the "Daily Mail") during the hearing of the summonses obtained by Mr Muir…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

South African Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 August 1909 · page 3

The Prince of Wales will open the South African Parliament as representing the King. The Princess of Wales will possibly accompany him…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Federal Parliament. the Budget Discussed

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 August 1909 · page 3

The debate on the Budget was resumed in the House of Representatives on Fri day. Mr Frazer (W.A.) thought the Treasurer had very little to do with the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 August 1909 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Cann gave notice of his intention to move, "That in the opinion of this House the time has arrived when the Government…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

A Candid Candidate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 August 1909 · page 8

The following address was written by an American gentleman who was a candidate for the office for which he here solicits the suffrages of his fellow citizens:—…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Question in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 19 August 1909 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Tues day, Mr Beeby moved the adjournment of the House to draw attention to the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 August 1909 · page 3

In the Council yesterday, The Inebriates (Amendment) Bill was read the third time. The Vagrancy Bill and the State Debt and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 August 1909 · page 3

In the Assembly, yesterday, Mr. Lee, the Minister of Works, replying to Mr. Holman, said the Government would consider the advisableness of amending the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 August 1909 · page 3

Mr Wood, the Chief Secretary, reply ing to Mr Fitzpatrick, said he was aware- that there had been many acci dents from the use of the pea-rifle, but…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Danish Parliament. a Curious Intrusion. London, Friday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 August 1909 · page 5

Mary Weslnholz, an elderly spinster, has created a sensation in Copenhagen by entering the Folke-thing (House of Commons). She took the seat of the Speaker, rang his bell, and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Federal Election

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Saturday 21 August 1909 · page 2

Dr Liddell, M.H.R., addressed two meetings of electors on Wednesday. He addressed the electors of Brunkerville in the afternoon, and Ellalong at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Parliament's Lengthy Session

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 August 1909 · page 3

Mr. Asmith, Prime Minister, has dropped many [?] on his programme for the session, including the Disestablishment of the Church in Wales Bill. He is not sanguine…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Danish Parliament

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 August 1909 · page 2

Mary Westnholz, an elderly spinster, has created a sensation in Copenhagen by entering the Folke-ting ,House of Commons). She took the seat of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 August 1909 · page 7

In the Assembly yesterday, The Minister of Lands gave notice of his [?] to move the expediency the introducing a bill to declare the [?] with respect…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 August 1909 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday the Minister for Lands was asked to declare his intentions with regard to the decision of the High Court in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 August 1909 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, The Vice-President, in presenting the report of the Premiers' Conference, said that the debate on the budget would provide a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 August 1909 · page 2

In the Council yesterday, The Vagrancy Bill and the State Debt and Sinking Fund Bill were read the third time…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →