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Politics & elections, 1908

183 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 10

State Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 4

IN the Assembly, on Tuesday, Mr. M'Gowen moved his censure motion. At the close of the Premier's speech in reply, an immediate cry was raised to…

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Federal Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—The Hon. Andrew Fisher has not yet completed his Cabinet. The Labour caucus will be held to-day, which will discuss the right of the party to…

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The State Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 4

Another ghost of a censure motion has vanished through the recesses of the State Chamber for once again Mr. M'Gowen's challenge of the…

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The Latest. Federal Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday Night. — In the House of Representatives this afternoon, Mr. Deakin announced that Mr. Fisher had not yet concluded the formation of his…

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State Parliament. Censure Motion Defeated

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 13 November 1908 · page 2

IN the State Assembly on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Wade, replying to Mr. M'Gowen, said he had decided to allow the discussion of the censure motion that…

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Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 2

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

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Sturt Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 4

Mr. A. Griffith has been re-elected for Sturt, unopposed…

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TELEGRAMS New Zealand Elections Full of Surprises

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 2

THE elections on Tuesday were full of surprises The Opposition gained several seats. Mr. M'Nab Minister for Lands, was defeated sit Mataura, and Mr. Kidd,…

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No Labor Candidate Wins. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 5

The complete election returns in New Zealand show the Mate of parties to be--Government 26, Opposition 16, Independent 3. Second…

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New Zealand Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 4

The general elections in New Zealand took place on Tuesday. Splendid weather prevailed, and the polling was heavy. The Government is assured of a substantial…

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Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 25 November 1908 · page 4

THE State Parliament has attended pretty Strictly to business during the week. Indeed; so much "useful" work has been got through that the…

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Westralian Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 25 November 1908 · page 4

The final election returns for Menzies (W.A.) give Mr. Gregory, Minister for Mines, a majority of 56 over Labor-candidate Thomas Hendy,…

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New Zealand Elections

Guyra Argus · Thursday 26 November 1908 · page 5

Polling in connection with the general elections in New Zealand last week leaves 22 constituencies with second ballots, through the candidates…

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Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 2

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

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Federal Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 December 1908 · page 4

Mr. Fisher, the Prime Minister, referring to the question of colonial nominees to the House of Lords, says that the difficulty would be to secure…

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Warwick Election Appeal Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 11 December 1908 · page 5

The hearing of tee Warwick elections appeal agaiest the return of Mr. Harnes was continued yesterday One witnesses said that four men weat…

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Victorian Elections. " Bent or Public Purity."SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 11 December 1908 · page 5

The Victorian Literal party, under the leadership of Messrs. Murray and Watt, has published a manifesto to the electors, in which it is said…

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Federal Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 6

The present session of the Federal Parliament is expected to terminate to-day, and Parliament is not expected to meet again until next June…

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Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 2

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

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Parliament. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 December 1908 · page 5

It is the intention of the State Government to close the parliamentary session this week…

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