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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1909

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State Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 4

The Premier states that the date of the meeting of Parliament the not yet been definitely fixed…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1909 · page 4

Lord Dudley leaves Sydney to-night to [?] the opening of the Federal Parliament of Wednesday…

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Candidates for the Pantheon

Guyra Argus · Thursday 27 May 1909 · page 6

The "Petit Journal" has been taking a plebiscite of Its readers to ascertain who are the twelve great Frenchmen whom they consider most worthy of…

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A Silent Ministry. General Election in Italy

Guyra Argus · Thursday 27 May 1909 · page 6

Italy is passing through a period of groat political apathy and depression, signs of which are visible in the present political campaign, said the…

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Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 29 May 1909 · page 2

At the regular meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night there were present:—The Mayor (Alderman Hawke), Aldermen Wilson, Curtis,…

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Local and General. Shire Election

Guyra Argus · Thursday 3 June 1909 · page 2

The election to fill the extraordinary vacancy in C riding came off on Saturday last, resulting in Mr. J. E. Bray being returned by a majority of 24…

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Telegrams Federal Parliament. a Dissolution Refused. Mr. Deakin Sent For. the New Ministry. Sydney

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 2

IN the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Fisher announced that the GovernorGeneral had declined to grant a dissolution. The resignation of the…

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P.P, Board Election

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 2

THE election of four members of the Tenterfield Pastures Protection Board was held on Monday last, Mr. F. W. Hoskin presiding as Deputy Returning-Officer…

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Pasture Protection Soard. the Election

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 4

The ballot for the election of four new members of the Pastures and Protection Board closed on Monday last. The poll was not a large one,…

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Federal Parliament. a Dreadnought Offered. Sydney

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1909 · page 2

THE Federal Cabinet has offered a Dreadnought to the Imperial Government on behalf of the Commonwealth. There is an alternative offer of such other…

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State Parliament

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 June 1909 · page 11

It is now understood that the State Parliament will open on the 29th inst The Ministers are busily engaged preparing the sessational programme…

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Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 2

At the regular meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night there were present: The Mayor (Alderman Hawke), Aldermen Wilson, Watson,…

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State Politics. Opening of Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 4

It is now understood that the State Parliament will open on 29th instant. GOVERNMENT POLICY. Ministers are busily engaged…

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A. and N. E. P., A., and H. Association. Election of Officers

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 3

The first meeting of the new committee of the above association was held on Thursday afternoon, Mr. R. T. Vyner presiding over an attendance of…

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State Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 4

Though the date for the meeting of the State Parliament has not been definitely fixed, it is believed the session will begin on June 22. An endeavour is to be made…

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New Zealand Parliament

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 2

The New Zealand House of Representatives without a division ratified the Government's offer of a Dreadnought There was complete unanimity that i[?]…

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Ffderal Parliament. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 June 1909 · page 5

The Federal Government will meet Parliament on Wednesday. The Government intends to make every effort to appoint a High…

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Queensland Election Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 June 1909 · page 5

Mr. Forsyth, the Ministerialist candidate, has a big lead in connection with the bye-election for the Moreton…

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Moreton Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 23 June 1909 · page 4

The final returns in the bye-election for Moreton, Queensland, give the Ministerialist candidate a majority of 999 votes over the Laborite…

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Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 4

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday night, when there were present:—Alderman Hawke (Mayor), and Aldermen…

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