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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1909

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The Seers Case Death Sentence Commuted. Reference in Parliament. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1909 · page 5

The Executive Council to-day confirmed the decision of the Cabinet to commute to 14 years' penal servitude the death sentence passed upon Lambert Charles…

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South Australian Parliament Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1909 · page 4

In the House of Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Verran asked whether it was the intention of the Government to do anything towards erecting a memorial to Mr. T…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1909 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. The Closer Settlement Bill was read the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Capital Site. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1909 · page 5

Sir ALBERT GOULD, the President at the Senate, took the chair, at half-past two o'clock this afternoon. Senator KEATING (Tas.) asked…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 October 1909 · page 5

Mr. W. M'COURT, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Mr. WADDELL, the Treasurer,…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Bureau of Agriculture. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 October 1909 · page 5

Sir ALBERT GOULD, the President of the Senate, took the chair at half-past two o'clock this afternoon. Senator RUSSELL (Vic.) presented a…

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Melbourne Gossip. Melbourne, October 27. Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 October 1909 · page 13

Both Federal Houses have done sound business, and members appear to have settled to their collar in earnest. At the same time it cannot be said that the…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Cup Adjournment, Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 October 1909 · page 5

Dr. CARTY SALMON, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at half-past ten o'clock this morning. Mr. DEAKIN, the Prime Minister, moved…

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The Federal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 October 1909 · page 7

Although the above event is still six months off, efforts are being made to awaken the electors to a sense of their duty by some persons who regard the…

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Bermondsey Election. Government Defeat. Election of a Unionist. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 October 1909 · page 5

The Bermondsey election which has occasioned special interest, has resulted in the defeat of the Government nominee, and the return of a Unionist…

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Senate Elections. Views of Candidates. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1909 · page 5

Messrs. M'Dougall, Rae and Gardiner, Labour candidates for the Senate addressed a meeting at the Protestant Hall to-night…

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Colliery Examinations. Successful Candidates. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1909 · page 4

An examination of candidates for certificates of competency as manager and under-manager under the Coalmines Regulation Act, 1902, was held at Newcastle on…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1909 · page 5

The State Parliament was opened by Commissioners appointed for the purpose at noon to-day. There was a large attendance of members, but very little public…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. the Federal Capital. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1909 · page 4

Mr. W. M'COURT, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Colonel ONSLOW asked if the…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Federal Capital Site, Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1909 · page 5

Dr. CARTY SALMON, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at half-pest four o'clock this afternoon…

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British Civic Elections. Results Not Complete. Socialists Suffer Defeat. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1909 · page 5

The municipal elections are now proceeding throughout Britain, but the returns are not yet complete. It is shown, however, that the…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1909 · page 4

The State Parliament was officially opened by Sir Arthur Morgan, the Lieutent-Governor, at noon to-day, with the usual ceremony. There was a large at…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1909 · page 5

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Agricultural Bureau Bill. Measure Practically Rejected. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1909 · page 5

Sir ALBERT GOULD, the President of the Senate, took the chair at half-past two o'clock to-day. Senator NEEDHAM (W. A.) drew…

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London Municipal Elections. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1909 · page 5

In the municipal elections in London the Progressives won 16 seats in Camberwell, 7 in Southwark, and 17 in Hackney…

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