An Election Tie. Returning Officer's Vote. Sydney
The returning officer for the Central Province election, West Australia in which, two candidates tied, gave his casting, vi to in "favour of the Labour nominee, who was…
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Politics & elections, 1908
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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melborne
In the Senate to-night, Hon. J. H. Keating, in reply to Mr. Givens, said that the nine months loss on the Sydney-Melbourne telephone line had roached £526…
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The polling for St. George bye election to-day resulted:— Taylor (Ministerialist) 1077. Holt, (Labour) 2391…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne
In the Senate to-day Hon. R. W. Best, Vice-President of the Executive Council, in reply to Senator E. Pulsford (N.S.W.), said the American fleet would be able to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →St. George Election. Party Feeling. Labour Claim Moral Victory. Sydney, Thrusday
The result of the St. George election was a big disappointment to the Labour Party, who were confident that their nomince would run Mr. Taylor very closely…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Slanders on Parliament. Mr. Beale Denies Any Chahges. Sydney
At a meeting [?] the joint Parliamentary Committee, appointed to inquire into the question of the procedure in connection with the slanders against the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Question of Displaying the National Flag. Premier Leaves Parliament When Motion Is Moved. London, Thursady Afternoon
On the division on Mr. Craig's bill regarding the display of the national flag on Empire Day, Mr. Asquith had left the House, and the rest of the Government…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Parliament Further Prorouged. Sydney
The State Parliament has been further prorogued until June 25th, but it is not likely to meet before the middle of July…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stirling Election. Sydney
For the Sterling seat, vacant by the death of the late Sir H. Campbell-Benner-man, the following was the polling:— Arthur [?] (Liberal).. 3878…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →British Parliament. the Budget Discussion. Rival Politicians. London
Discussing the Budget, Mr. Austen Chamberlain taunted the Government on its unsound finance in establishing old-age pensions without knowing where the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Belgian Elections Unfavourable to Government. London
A Reuter message states that the elections in Belgium have reduced the Government's majority to eight…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bangalw A. and I. Society. Election of Officers
The newly elected committee met yesterday at Bangalow. The election of officers resulted—Patrons, Hons. T. T. Ewing, M.P., and John Perry, M.L.A. President,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Byron Shire Election
Our Bangalow correspondent writes:— Mr. F. Reading is the selected candidate for the Shire election. As so many Bangalow residents' na[?]s have been left off…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The State Parliament
It is believed that the next session of the State Parliament will not open till the end of August. It will probably be devoted to the consideration…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parliament Again Propogues. Sydney
The State Parliament has been further prorogued to June, 23; but it is believed that the next session will not open till the end of August, and will probubly be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne
In the Senate to-day. Hon. R. W. Best, Vice-President of the Executive Council, in reply to Senator E. Needham (W.A.), said that all possible efforts were made to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne
In the House of Representatives after some important question, had been answered, Hon. A. Deakin, the Premier made a two hour's address on the Postal…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne
The Senate to-day recommended the tariff. They decided not to insist further on their requests and read the bill a third time, and amid cheers sent the message to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →An Electioneering Do[?]ge
LABOR members of the State Parliament are still very indignant regarding Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick's (member for Orange), inuendos. Mr. Kelly…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament, House of Representatives. the Surplus Revenue. Melbourne
In the House of Representatives the Premier, Hon. A. Deakin. gave notice to move for leave to introduce a bill for old age pensions amidst Labour Party cheers…
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