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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1909

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

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

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Armstrong was elected chairman of committees by 35 votes to 25. The motion providing for four days'…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

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

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

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 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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English Civic Elections. Failure of Women Candidates. Reform Party's Gains. London

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

The English municipal elections show the failure of women candidates throughout the country. Of 50 women nominated in London…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 November 1909 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Appel, the Home Secretary, in reply to a question, said an in[?]briate institution would be established on Peel Island…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Defence Bill. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 November 1909 · page 4

Sir ALBERT GOULD, the President of the senate, took the chair at half-past ten o'clock this morning. Senator MILLEN, the Vice-president of…

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General Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 November 1909 · page 7

It is taken for granted now in the political world that next year the normal dulness of January will be dispelled by one of the most exciting and…

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London News. London, October 1st.UNDERGROUND Thunderstorm.—naval Supremacy.—general Elections.—imperial Postage.—commander Peary.—the Irish Land Bills.—general Botha's Message.—the Royal Packet Steamship Company.underground Thunderstorm

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 November 1909 · page 7

We in this country are not constantly and forcibly reminded of the earth's close connection with the sun. Indeed, as autumn draws on, we prepare to face…

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A Bye-election. for an Irish Seat. Retained by Nationalists. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1909 · page 4

An election has been held to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons for South Armagh caused by the death of Mr. W. M'Killop, Nationalist…

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Imperial Politics. the Lords and the Budget. the Coming Elections. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1909 · page 4

The House of Lords intends to delay the second reading stage of the Budget until the 22nd instant. "The Times" attacks the legislation…

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Socialism in Germany. Successes at Elections. in Saxony and Baden. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1909 · page 4

The general election in Saxony has resulted in the return of 25 Socialists to the Diet, where formerly there were none…

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Reference in Parliament. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 November 1909 · page 5

Reference was made in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon to the coalmining difficulty. Mr. O'Sullivan asked the Premier if, in…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. the Factories Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 November 1909 · page 6

Mr. W. M'COURT, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, took the chair at half-past four o'clock tills afternoon. Mr. PERRY, the Minister for…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Electoral Bill. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 November 1909 · page 6

Dr. CARTY SALMON, the Speaker of the House of Representatives took her chair at three o'clock this afternoon. Mr. DEAKIN, the Prime Minister, in…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Supply Bill. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1909 · page 6

Sir ALBERT GOULD, the President of the Senate took the chair at half-past two o'clock this afternoon. Senator MILLEN, the Vice-president…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Closer Settlement Question. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1909 · page 6

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

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Questions in Parliament. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 November 1909 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Treasurer if, in view of the prospect of the continuance of the present industrial trouble,…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Defence Bill. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 November 1909 · page 6

Sir ALBERT GOULD, the President of the Senate, took the chair at half-past two o'clock this afternoon. Senator STEWART (Q.): I desire to…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Wesley College Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 November 1909 · page 4

Sir FRANCIS SUTTOR, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Dr. CREED moved that a select…

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Municipal Elections. Successful Lady Mayor. Returned Twice Running. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 November 1909 · page 5

Mrs. Elizabeth Garrett-Anderson M.D., has been re-elected Mayor of Aldeburgh, Suffolk; and Mr. George Clarke, an ex-policeman, Mayor of…

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