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Politics & elections, 1907

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Elected to Parliament. Mr. Grayson Winning on Revolutionary Socialism. State Ownership of Everything. Abolition of Sex Ties. London

Northern Star · Monday 22 July 1907 · page 3

Mr. Grayson (Socialist) elected for Colne Valley on Thursday claims to have won on pure revolutionary socialism, receiving no official support from any other organisation…

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Bye-election. Socialist Elected. London

Northern Star · Monday 22 July 1907 · page 3

For the bye-election at Colne Valley, York, vacant by the resignation of Mr. Kitson, who was raised to the Peerage, the polling was: Grayson (Socialist), 4,648; Bright…

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Opening of Parliament. Brisbane

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 July 1907 · page 3

The official opening of Parliament takes place to-morrow, and the session begins on Wednesday…

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The State Elections. Polling Day September 4th. SYDNEY

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 July 1907 · page 5

It is understood that the State elections will be held on September 4th. The day probably will not be proclaimed a public holiday…

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Queensland Parliament Opens. BRISBANE

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 July 1907 · page 5

Parliament was opened to-day by commission…

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Federal Parliament. Another Picnic to Capital Sites. Melbourne

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 July 1907 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Sir William Lyne, in reply to Mr. Webster, said the Government would give facilities for members to visit the various capital sites…

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Queensland Parliament. Speech Promises Many Bills. Brisbane

Northern Star · Thursday 25 July 1907 · page 3

Parliament was formally opened by the Governor to-day. His speech promised the introduction of a number of measures, including an Income Tax Amendment Bill,…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Mail Contract Deposit. Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 25 July 1907 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Hon. A. Chapman, Postmaster-General, in reply to Mr. Frazer, said the £25,000 forfeited, by the mail contractors had not been…

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The State Elections. Mr. Balmer at Lismore

Northern Star · Thursday 25 July 1907 · page 2

Mr. B. S. K. Balmer, who is contesting the Rous electorate as an independent [?] addressed a crowded audience in the Federal Hall, Lismore, last night, and had a very…

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The Rand Strikers. Parliament Cannot Apply Funds to Bring Strikers Home. London

Northern Star · Friday 26 July 1907 · page 3

Mr. Winston Churchill said the Government was not possessed of information justifying the application of Parliamentary funds to bring 3000 Rand strikers home…

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King Edward's Message to Parliament. Recommends Grant £50,000 to Lord Cromer. London

Northern Star · Friday 26 July 1907 · page 3

His Majesty King Edward sent a message to Parliament signed with his, own hand, recommending a grant of £50,000 to Lord Cromer in recognition of his eminent…

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The Georgian Policy for the Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1907 · page 8

A. G. HUIE, of Sydney, writes:—The Executive of the Sydney Single Tax League has decided to submit a question to all candidates at the forthcoming…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 5

In the Senate Mr. Best moved the se[?]nd reading of the Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta Survey Bill. After points of order raised by Mr. Dobson and Mr. J. C. Neild had…

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The Rous Election

Northern Star · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 4

Mr. G. T. Hindmarsh M.L.A., has been in town since Thursday and met with a hearty reception from his numerous friends and supporters, and many promises of…

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British Parliament. What Premier Says. London

Northern Star · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 3

Sir H. Catnpbell-Bannermann says he intends to pass 22 more Bills. He considers it possible to pass another 17 if the opposition is not extreme…

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Wesleyan Conference.—election of President. London

Northern Star · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 3

Rev. J. Scott-Ridgett has been elected President of the Wesleyan Conference…

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The General Elections. the Premier's Address. to Candidates and to Electors. Asics Liberals to Be Loyal. No Liberal Should Vote for Independent Candidates. Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 3

The Premier, Hon. J. H. Carruthers, in the course of a lengthy appeal to candidates, and the electors, says:—"On the eve of the campaign for a general election I…

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The Election

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 2

VERY soon the electors of New South Wales will require to select once more men to represent…

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Queensland Parliament. Political Situation. Rumours of Yesterday Confirmed. Brisbane

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 5

The rumours of lost night concerning the political situation, have been realised, as when the House met to-day Mr. Kidston announced that he had had a conference…

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Federal Parliament. Houses of Representatives. Ministerial Statement. Sir John Forrest's Resignation Accepted. Melbourne

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 5

On the House meeting Sir William Lyne rose and announced that Sir John Forrest had tendered his resignation as Treasurer, which had been accepted by Lord…

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