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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

183 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 10

OUP Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Armidale Municipal Council was held in the Chambers on Tuesday erening, when there were present:…

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Ministerial Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 4

Mr. Wituton Churchill's election is becoming more uncertain. Irish electors decline to support his candidature…

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Manchester Election. Winston Churchill Defeated London

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1908 · page 2

THE election for the North-west Manchester seat has resulted in the defeat of Mr Winston Churchill. The result of the poll was:…

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English Suffragettes. Attack Parliament Repulsed by Police

Guyra Argus · Thursday 30 April 1908 · page 4

The Suffragettes who, under the auspices of the Women's Social and Political Union, are holding a three days' Parliament of Women at Caxton Hall,…

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Oup Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Armidale Municipal Council was held in the Chambers on Tuesday evening, when there were present:…

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Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the Borough Council, for the adoption of the valuations of ratable property and the striking of a rate, was held in…

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C a B L E G R a M S. L O N D O N. Monday. Churchill's Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 3

The ' Daily Chronicle' declares that the Dundee election is a smashing blow to tariff reform. Mr. Winston Churchill believes…

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Pastures Protection Board. Nomination of Candidates

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 5

AT NOON on Monday at the Stock Office, the Returning Officer (Mr. J. A. Martin) announced the receipt of nominations of the following candidates as directors of the Glen…

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Westralian Elections

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 4

The elections for the Legislative Council in West australia resulted in the defeast of every Labor candidates Every member returned, except one,…

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P. Board Election

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1908 · page 2

THE ballot papers in connection with the forthcoming election have been distributed, and must be returned before 4 p.m. on the 30th instant. We have been asked to…

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Westralian Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 5

In the election for the Central Province of West Australia, in which two candidates tied, the returning officer gave his casting vote to the Labor…

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St. George Election. Liberal Victory

Guyra Argus · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 2

THE periling for the St. George seat, rendered vacant by the resignation of the Hon. J.H Carruthers took yesterday and resulted as follows:—William…

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Local and General News. St. George Election

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 4

THE election for a candidate to fill the St. George seat, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. J. H. Carruthers, ex-Premier, took place on Wednesday. The…

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St. George Election. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 5

THE final results of the St. George election conducted yesterday to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. J. H. Carruthers' resignation, ate as follows: W. Taylor (Liberal and…

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Mr. Deakin and the Federal Parliament. Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 5

THE new lease of life granted Mr. Deakin s Government by the Labour party was discussed in political circles this morning. The supporters of the Labour party do not…

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Worries of a Member of Parliament. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 5

MR. TAYLOR, although only returned to Parliament & few days ago, and though he has not yet taken his seat, said that he had already received vast numbers of…

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Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municiapl Council was held in the Coun [?] evening last, [?]…

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Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 June 1908 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Conncil was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last, when there were…

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Telegrams. Sydney. Tuesday. State Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 17 June 1908 · page 5

It is practically certain that the State Parliament will meet next month. This course is necessary, in order to obtain supply for August…

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Federal Candidates

Guyra Argus · Thursday 18 June 1908 · page 7

The Glen Innes "Examiner" says Mr. Alex. Hay was a passenger by the Sydney mail on Wednesday evening, on the homeward journey from…

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