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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. the Houses Disagree. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past two o'clock this afternoon. The PRESIDENT announced the death…

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State Parliament. the Houses Prorogue. Industrial Bill Passed. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 April 1908 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly met at 11 o'clock yesterday morning, and immediately resolved into committee to consider the message which had been…

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The State Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 4

The State Parliament now stands adjourned until July, and members will consequently enjoy a long autumn recess. While no one, presumably,…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 April 1908 · page 5

The Legislative Council to-day accepted the Legislative Assembly's amendment in the Parliamentary Bills Referendum Bill. The Land Act Amendment Bill was…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1908 · page 5

The Legislative Council to-day agreed to the plans of the Dolby to Tara railway the Blackett extension the Goondiwindl to Talwood, and the Tolga to…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 5

In the Legislative Council to-day, the Religious Instruction in State Schools Referendum Bill was read a second time, and passed through committee. It was…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives. Postal Motion Adjourned. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 5

Sir FREDERICK HOLDER, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at half-past two o'clock to-day…

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Manchester Election. Mr. Churchill's Fight. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 5

Mr. Winston Churchill, the President of the Board of Trade, in a vigorous speech at Manchester, declared that his defeat would be a serious…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 April 1908 · page 5

In the Legislative Council to-day, the Hampden-Mount Elliott Railway Bill was rend a second time on the voices. It was passed through committee without…

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Manchester Election. Keen Contest. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 4

The election for Manchester North-west is being fought with terrific energy. Mr. W. Joynson Hicks, the Unionist…

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Imperial Elections. Mr. Churchill's Chances. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1908 · page 5

The issue of the writ for Wolverhampton, caused by the elevation of Sir Henry Fowler to the House of Lords, has been postponed…

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Queensland Parliament. the Coming Coalition. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1908 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly met at eight o'clock to-night, to finish the formal business of the session. Mr. Kidston, the Premier, moved the…

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Sympathy of Parliament. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1908 · page 5

When the House of Representatives met to-day, the deplorable accident at the Braybrook railway station was referred to…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives. Dealing with the Tariff. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1908 · page 5

Sir FREDERICK HOLDER, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at three o'clock this afternoon. Mr. BATCHELOR (S.A.) presented a…

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Manchester Election. a Keen Fight. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1908 · page 5

The contest for the North-west Manchester seat between Mr. Winston Churchill, the President of the Board of Trade, and Mr. Joynson-Hicks, is…

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Central Sheffield Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1908 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Mr. F. Fitzalan-Hope, Unionist, was yesterday elected unopposed to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons for Central…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 5

Sir FREDERICK HOLDER, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at half-past two o'clock this afternoon…

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Tribute in Parliament. a Great Statesman. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 5

The death of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the late Prime Minister of Great Britain, was referred to with regret in the Mouse of Representatives this…

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Manchester Election. the Irish Vote. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 5

The Catholic priests at Manchester resent the manifesto of the Irish National League regarding, the election for North-west Manchester…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1908 · page 5

Sir FREDERICK HOLDER, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at half-past ten o'clock this morning…

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