The Tasmanian Elections
Much attention is being given to the Tasmanian elections in political circles here, not, of course, on account of the State issues involved, but owing to the system of…
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Politics & elections, 1909
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London News. London, April 2nd. Strength of the Navy.—victoria in London.—great Britain's Trade with Germany.—labour Students on Strike.—new Acts of Parliament. Strength of the Navy
The country was this week treated to an unfortunate spectacle in the House of commons—a debate on party lines upon the strength of our priceless navy…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Liquor Duties. Discussion in Parliament. London
The House of Commons yesterday discussed the liquor resolutions brought forward in connection with the Budget…
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LONDON, Tuesday.—Mr. J. A. Clyde, K.C. (Unionist), has been returned unopposed to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons for West…
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The Liberal and Reform Association has decided that no steps shall be taken towards Parliamentary reform, although it was not denied that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Parliament Opening of the Session. Governor-general's Speech Melbourne
The session of the Federal Parliament was opened this afternoon by the Earl of Dudley, the Governor-General, with the customary formalities…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament Government Defeated. Prime Minister's Defence. Melbourne
The Federal Ministry were defeated to-day, on a motion for adjournment, by 39 votes to 30. Mr. Deakin, the leader of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament the Senate. Melbourne
Sir ALBERT COULD; the president of the Senate, took the chair at half-past ten o'clock this morning. Senator M'GREDOR, the Vice-president…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Imperial Parliament. Sir John Fisher Attacked. London
In the House of Commons last night Mr. M'Kenna, the First Lord of the Admiralty replying to the attacks upon Sir John Fisher, the First Sea…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament the New Ministry. Melbourne
Mr. Alfred Deakin completed the formation of the new Condition Ministry this morning, and submitted the names of the members to Lord Dudley, the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne
Sir ALBERT GOULD, the President of the Senate, entered the Chamber at half past two o'clock this afternoon. Senator FINDLEY (Vic.), who was the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Imperial Parliament. Fight Against Taxation. London
The House of Commons reassembled yesterday after the Whitsuntide recess. The Budget proposals continue to meet with protracted opposition…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →First Municipal Election
The first municipal election in the several wards of the city took place on Thursday, July 21st, 1859, during most unpropitious weather. No more…
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The disqualification of Mr. Henry William Fry as a candidate for municipal election on the 8th June by the Mayor, Alderman Cracknell, as returning…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Imperial Parliament. East Limerick Election. London
The bye-election to fill the vacancy in the representation of East Limerick in the House of Commons, occasioned by the death of Mr. William…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The State Parliament
It has been announced that Mr. Wade, the State Premier, will deliver a political address in Sydney this evening, and it may be hoped that on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Our New Zealand Letter. Wellington, June 11. Opening of Parliament
Parliament wan opened yesterday—the first session of the seventeenth Parliament—without much pomp and the usual bald ceremony. As a matter of fact,…
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Sir Albert Gould, the President of the senate took the chair at half-past two o'clock this afternoon. Senator CROFT (W.A.) drew attention…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament the Senate the Address in Reply. Melbourne
Sir ALBERT GOULD, the President of the Senate, took the chair at half-past two o'clock this afternoon. Senator MILLEN, the Vice-president of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our New Zealand Letter. Wellington, June 18. Parliament Stormed
There has been, since I last wrote, increasing indignation regarding the pro- rogation of Parliament, and an indignation meeting held on Tuesday evening was…
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