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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1909

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Imperial Parliament. Opposition Defeated. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 February 1909 · page 5

After a debate which lasted for two days, the Opposition amendment to the Address-in-reply in the House of Commons, which was moved by Mr. A…

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Member of Parliament Fined London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1909 · page 5

Mr. Pete Curran, M.P. for the Jarrow Division of Durham, was yesterday fined 10s for being drunk in the streets in London…

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Imperial Parliament. Issue with the Lords. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1909 · page 5

The debate on the Address-in-reply to the King's Speech was continued in the House of Commons last night. An amendment was moved by Mr. A…

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Taunton Election. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 5

The election for Taunton to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons created by the resignation, of Sir Edward Boyle (Conservative) resulted…

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Imperial Election. Radical Victory. London

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

An election was held on Saturday to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons for Forfarshire, caused by the elevation of Mr. John Sinclair…

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Melbourne Gossip. Melbourne, March 3. the State Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 16

I doubt if any member of either the Legislative Council or Assembly was sorry to see the wind-up of the session last week. It has been a record one of its kind,…

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Italian Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1909 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The Italian elections have given a large majority to Signor Glolitti's Ministry…

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Italian Elections. London

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

The elections for the Italian Chamler of Deputies are proceeding. In 72 constituencies the non-expedit [?]ccrce was suspended, the Vatican…

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London News. Coming Elections.—sir Charles Lucas to Visit Australia.—south African Federation.—school Clinics for Children.—a Famous Fan Painter.—wireless Hero's Welcome.—railway Truce. London, February 12th, Coming Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 2

Most people like to amuse themselves with airy speculations now and then, and at present nearly all of us are spinning theories about the next general…

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London News. London, February 19. Opening of Parliament.—the King's Speech.—the Unemployed Question.—the Poor Law Commission.—famous London Landmark.—indian Terrorists. Opening of Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1909 · page 7

The King, accompanied by the Queen, opened in state on Tuesday the fourth session of his second Parliament. On the way to and from the House of Lords…

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The Federal Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 April 1909 · page 4

The proposal which is made by the Deakin section of the Federal Parliament, that that body should be convened at an earlier date than usual in…

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Federal Politics. Meeting of Parliament. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 April 1909 · page 5

Mr. Deakin, M.H.R., has forwarded a letter signed by a number of members of Parliament, mostly his own followers, to Mr. Fisher, the Prime Minister,…

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Hotels and Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 April 1909 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—In the House of Commons last night Mr. C. H. Roberts's bill Providing for the closing of public houses on election days passed its…

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British Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 April 1909 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—Mr. E. G. Hemmarde, K.C. (Liberal), has been re-elteted for East Denbigh by a majority of 2722 votes. The election was…

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Our Brisbane Letter. Brisbane, April 9. the Bullod Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 April 1909 · page 3

Although polling, in connection with the election of a member to represent the electorate of Bulloo it the State Assembly took place on the 27th ult., the…

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Imperial Election

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 April 1909 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The by-election for East Edinburgh took place yesterday, and resulted in the return of Mr. Gibson (freetrader), who…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Election of Moderator. Rev. George Keith Chosen. Sydney

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

The Presbyterian General Assembly opened its annual session in St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street, to-night. The Rev. J. Macaulay, M.A, of…

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Newcastle Hospital. Election of President

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1909 · page 4

A special meeting of the general committee of the Newcastle Hospital was hold last evening, the vice-president. Mr. W. Lyne, being in the chair. There were…

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Imperial Election. Tariff Reformer Returned. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 May 1909 · page 5

An election has been held to fill the vacancy in House of Commons for Stratford-on-Avon, caused by the resignation of Captain M.' Kincaid…

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New Acts of Parliament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1909 · page 7

Almost everyone is affected in some way or other by the new Acts of Parliament and regulations which came into force on April 1. The chief…

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