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Politics & elections, 1908

323 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 17

In Parliament

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 3

Mr Peters, speaking on the Conversion of [?] Bill at 1.86 a.m. 8th Oct., said :— I very much regret having to speak at this hour, not for my own [?] but for the…

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The Unemployed. Scene in Parliament. London. October 15

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 42

The unemployed agitation brought about a disorderly scene in the House of Commons this afternoon, ending in the removal of an offending member from the…

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Cablegrams. (Per Reuter) Three Shrieking Sisters. "Shut Up" for Three Months. for the Raid on Parliament House. Suffragette Demonstration in Court. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 26 October 1908 · page 2

Mr. Drummond, Mrs. Parhorst, and Miss. Christobel Pankhursed the three [?] leaders, warranta for where [?] consequence of…

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Carlton Parllamentary Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 26 October 1908 · page 2

At the election of a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Carlton, to fill the vacaney caused by the death of Mr. F. H. Bromley. the candidates were Mr…

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Cablegrams. the Presidential Election. Support for Mr. Taft. Cabinet Ministers Take a Hand London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 2

The member at the United States Cabinet are about to take an active part in the campaign in connection with the election of a new President on Tuesday,…

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American Political Corruption. Setting Fire to People's Reputations. on the Eve of the Presidential Election. Mr. Hearst's Latest Disclosures. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 2

Undeterred by the action for £120,000 damages, instituted by ex-Governor Haskell against him, Mr. W. R. Hearst has returned to his charges of corruption levelled…

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The Canadian Elections Laurier Ministry Returned. "By Unblushing Bribery. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 2

The general Federal elections have just been held throughout Canada. Though the results are not yet complete, they rend to show that Sir Wilfrid Laurier's…

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Training Notes. Melbourne Cup Candidates at Work. Melbourne, Tuesday. FLEMINGTON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 6

This morning a fog threatened, but it cleared away and some fine gallops were recorded. King's Cross and Peru were sent it…

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Canadian Elections, Government Loses 16 Seats, London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 29 October 1908 · page 2

Reuter's Agency has received from his correspondent at Oltawa a message giving the state of parties as the result of the Canadian general election. According to…

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Ministerial Crisis in the Federal Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 31

Mr. Reid's censure motion was disposed of on 16th instant. Mr. Reid had moved that the proposals of the Government were unsatisfacory. On…

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Training Notes. Melbourne Cup Candidates at Work. Melbourne, Thursday. FLEMINGTON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 4

Bobby run a mile on the sand in 1.45 1/4, the first 4 furlongs taking 52sec. Monobel, going smoothly throughout, get to the end of a mile in a little…

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Brawling in Parliament. Preventive Legislative

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, is considering the advisability of introducing legislation for the purpose providing for punishment, by fine or imprisonment, of…

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Disorderly Scene in Parliament. Chairman Insulted. A Member Removed

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 1

There were several disorderly scenes in the Assembly on Friday morning. The Crown Lands Bill passed the committee stage about two o'clock, and…

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Assembly by Elections

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 3

In connection with the by elections for the Legislative Assembly, caused by Mr. Bowner, Mr. Downland, and Mr. Hunt having accepted office, no voters…

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The Presldential Election. to Me Taken To-day. Final Republican Rally. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 2

The election for the President of the United States which is to be taken on Tuesday is [?]using intense excitement. On Saturday afternoon a precession,…

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British Municipal Elections. Great Victory for Conservatives and Unionists. Women Candidates Mostly Rejected. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 2

The Conservatives and Unionists have secured a great victory at he municipal elections in the English and Welsh Boroughs. They have won seven seats in Liverpool…

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The Matter Transferred to Parliament. Mr. Griffith "Named" and Suspended. His Resignation Handed In. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 5

"In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. Arthur Griffith (Sturt), moved as a matter of urgency that the Standing Orders be suspended to…

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Municipal Elections in England. Increased Unionist Victories. Socialists Lose Seats. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 2

Further results are now available in connection with the municipal elections held in the English and Welsh boroughs. The later returns emphasise the victory…

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Brawling in Parliament. Legislation Contemplated. London, October 30

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 43

The helplessness of the Government to deal with the disturbers of Parliamentary proceedings under any existing Statute has forcibly impressed itself on the Prime Minister. Mr…

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The Labor Unrest. Notice of Censure in the State Parliament. A Unique Scene. The Opposition Leave the Chamber in a Body. SYDNEY, Friday. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. McGowen gave notice that he would move, on Tuesday, that the Government had forfeited the confidence of the House by its failure…

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