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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1909

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English Bye-election. Return of a Liberal. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 26 July 1909 · page 3

The bye-election for high Parts division of Derbyshire pr[?]itated by the appointment of Mr. O. wald Partington as a Junior Lord of the Treasury, took place…

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Riverina Election. the Farmer's Candidate

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 July 1909 · page 4

At the last monthly meeting of the Clear Hills branch of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association, the following resolutions were passed : (1)"That Mr A…

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The State Parliament. Mr Scobie's Speech on the Censure Debate

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 July 1909 · page 3

The member for the Murray made a speech of three hours and six minutes duration on Wednesday morning, during the progress of the debate on the…

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Federal Parliament. Dr Salmon Elected Speaker Opposition Attack on the Government. Sir William Lyne Overcome Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 29 July 1909 · page 2

In the House of Representatives a long and acrimonion discussion betting several [?] took place on the [?] of a Speaker in [?] to the late Sir…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 2

In the Senate the report of the Committee on the Australian Industries Preservation Bill was adopted after debate. The Seamen's compensation Bill was…

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The Question Before Parliament. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 2

The are of the postal assistant Selby was mentioned in the House of Representatives this afternoon. Mr. Johns on asked the Postmaster…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Deakin road a letter from Lady Holder expressing thanks for the resolution of sympathy passed by the House…

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Federal Parliament, Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 3

In the Senate, after unimportant questions Senator Millen moved the second reading of the Old Age. Pensions Act Amendment Bill. He asked members not…

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South African Union Parliament to Be Opened by the Prince of Wales. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 2

The Bill framing the constitution for the proposed South African Union has been passed through the Committee stage in the House of Lords without being in any…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 6 August 1909 · page 3

The Senate, after some unimportant questions had been answered by Ministers went into committee on the Old Age pensions Act Amendment Bill, which was…

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New South Wales Parliament Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 August 1909 · page 46

The State Treasurer laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly to-night a return showing the offices within the city rented by the Government, departments…

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South African Union. Elections Next May. London, August 2

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 August 1909 · page 42

There has been some difference of opinion among the South African delegates who are in London in connection with the passage of the Act of Union through the…

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The Federal Parliament. The Budget. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 August 1909 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer delivered his Budget speech this afternoon. He stated that the total revenue received during the last year was £14,349,835, or £691,890 less…

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

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 13 August 1909 · page 8

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

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The Federal Election

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 13 August 1909 · page 2

At a meeting of the Wagga branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association held on Saturday afternoon a letter was read from the Clear Hills branch stating that it had…

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An Interesting Election Likely. Conservative Freetrader Opposed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 17 August 1909 · page 2

Mr. J. Gilbert Talbot, one of the two Conservatives who were elected unopposed for Oxford University at the last general election, is about to resign his seat in…

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The Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 August 1909 · page 4

The Political Labour Leagues are working hard for victory. " Organisation" is being carried on vigorously in every electorate where it is…

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Federal Parliament

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 20 August 1909 · page 2

Mr Chanter—I wish to know from the Minister representing the Minister of Trade and Customs whether, inconsquence of the…

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South African Union the Bill Carried. a White Parliament. Color Line Sharply Drawn. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 21 August 1909 · page 5

The Bill granting a Constitution to the South African Colonies in Union won passed through Committed stage in the House of Commons yesterday…

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Daring Danish Suffragette Captures the Speaker's Chair. Dramatic Speech to Members of Parliament. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 23 August 1909 · page 3

An elderly [?]pinster named Mary Westenhoiz, who is a prominent figure in the Woman's Suffrage movement in Denmark, made a dramatic appearance in the…

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