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

New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1905

238 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 12

State Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 September 1905 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly, on Thursday, The Attorney-General stated in answer to Mr. Briner, that he was aware that a certain bankrupt was in goal for having…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Parliamentary Elections. SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 September 1905 · page 5

THE Labour Farry has [?] oppose the amending Parliamentary Elections Bill mainly becomes of the £25 deposit clause…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

State Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 22 September 1905 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night, Mr. Waddell moved the second reading of the Giris' Protection Bill which had been initiated…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1905 · page 5

IN the House of Representatives, yesterday, Mr. Webster suggested that the newspapers which opposed and mis represented the Government and its policy, should be penalised…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

In Parliament. North Coast Railway

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1905 · page 2

MR. LER: The question of this line eventually paying for itself is one, I think, which we can accept as a certainty. I cannot imagine that a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Telegraphic. [Through Our Metropolitan Agents] The State Parliament. SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1905 · page 5

IN the Legislative Assembly, last evening, Mr. Griffith asked the Minister for Works whether or not there had been certain frauds in connection with coal contracts by…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Parliamentary Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1905 · page 4

IT is satisfactory to know that Mr. Hogue's bill to amend the Parliamentary Elections and Electorates Act was read a first time in the L1gislative Assembly on Tuesday by a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

State Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 29 September 1905 · page 3

IN the Assembly on Tuesday, the Old Age Pensions Act Amendment Bill was read a first time; also leave was given to bring in a bill to amend the Lands…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

OUR Oup Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 30 September 1905 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, there being present:—Aldermen Clavene…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 6 October 1905 · page 2

IN the State Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Wade introduced the Liquor Bill, and a lengthy debate ensued, which was eventually adjourned until the following day…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

In Parliament. Pastures Protection Act

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1905 · page 3

MR. KELLY asked the Secretary for Lands,—Is it his intention to bring in a bill this session to amend the Pastures Protection Act?…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Next General Election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1905 · page 3

Mr. Carruthers: For once I am in full accord with the leader of the Opposition, and if I can do anything to present a general election being held…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

TELEGRAMS. Charters Towers Election. Big Defeat for Labour. Brisbane

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 10 October 1905 · page 2

THE by-election for Charters Tower[?] seat, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. Dumsford, took place on Saturday, and resulted in an easy win for Mr. Paull…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Federal Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 13 October 1905 · page 2

IN the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Mr. Deakin moved in favor of granting L25,000 toward the Queen Victoria Memorial. The debate was adjourned…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

TELEGRAMS. State Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 13 October 1905 · page 2

IN the State Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, the Premier said he had received no communication respecting General Booths withdrawal of his immigration offer…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

In Parliament. the Liquor Bill

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1905 · page 2

MR. GILLIES: The opponents of the liquor traffic argue that if the traffic is abolished, the gaols, lunatic asylums, and hospitals will be empty, that…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Telegraphic. [Through Our Metropolitan Agents.] Federal Parliament. SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1905 · page 5

THE Hon. G. H. Reid, referring yesterday to the question of immigration, urged the repeal of the contract clause of the Immigration Restriction Act. In regard to the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 October 1905 · page 10

At the usual meeting of local Municipal Council on Tuesday night, there were present: Aldermen Higinbotham (chair), Watson, Glass, J. P. Bonnar,…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

State Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 20 October 1905 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Richards asked for information concerning Myall Creek. Mr. Lea said the proposed roads through the Myall…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Federal Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 20 October 1905 · page 2

IN the Federal Parliament on Tuesday, on the motion of the Prime Minister, the House of Representatives agreed to vote £25,000 towards the erection of a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →