The Presidential Election. London, Friday Afternoon
Mr. Byran has large hopes of securing two million of the German-American votes, as the Democrats are more inclined than Republicans to reduce customs duties…
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Politics & elections, 1908
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Federal Parliament. the Defence Bill. Bill Presented by Mr. Ewing and Read a First Time. The Second Reading
Mr. Kelly.—I do not know that I make such a suggestion. Mr. Ewing.—I have heard it frequently said, "Let us stick to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne
In the House of Representatives to-day, the P.M.G., Hon. S. Mauger, in reply to Mr. Joseph Cook (Parramatta; N.S.W.), said a Departmental Committee was now…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. Programme for the Session. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier, Hon. C. G. Wade[?], made an important Ministerial statement as to the remaining work of the session. He said…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Canadian Elections. London
The election results in Canada though incomplete show Sir Wilfred Laurier's Government is returned with a decreased following…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Latest Cablegrams. the Presidential Election. the Purchased Letters. Money Sent to Attorney-general London
Senator Hearst claims that his fresh batch of purchased letters is still more prominent of rich officials' reputations. The letters show that, Archibold recommended…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne
In the Senate to-day Senators J. MacFarlane (Tas.) and J. T. Walker (N.S.W.) presented petitions praying the Senate to adhere to the choice of Dalgety as the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Canadian Elections. London, Tuesday afternoon
A Reuter message from Ottawa says Sir Wilfrid Laurier will now have a majority of 50 instead of 66. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Premier and the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne
In the Senate to-day the discussion on the Federal Capital Site was resumed by Senator G. McGregor (S.A.), who warmly supported Dalgety. Senator G. Vardon…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament. Mines Department Administration Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, Member for Orange, asked Hon. W. H. Wood. Colonial Secretary and Minister for Mines, whether his attention…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Presidential Campaign. Effects on Candidates. London, Wednesday Afternoon
The Presidential campaign is degenerating into a test of physical enduraned. Mr. Bryan endures the best, for Mr. Taft has almost lost his voice…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament. Disorderly Scenes. the Gag Used Frequently. "The Twelve Apostles." Sydney
There were disorderly scenes in the Legislative Assembly this morning. The Crown Lands Bill passed the committe stage about two o'clock, and was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Presidental Election. Vagering on Taft London
The betting is 5 to 1 on Taft…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Parliament. the Defence Bill. Bill Presented by Mr. Ewing and Read a First Time. The Second Reading
Mr. EWING.—I was about to put that question to the House. If that were all we had to fear we might almost hope to cope with it by means…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Presidential Election. Electioneering Tactics. London
Replying to Mr. Rockefeller's announcement that he intends to vote for Mr. Taft, President Roosovelt describes it as a palpable trick of the Standard Oil Company…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne
In the House of Representatives, the Premier, Hon. A. Deakin, in reply to Mr. E. M. Carr (Macquaric, N.S.W.), said that negotiations were still proceeding for a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Casino Tenterfield Railway. Railway Connections. Questions in Parliament. Sydney, Tuesday night
In the Legislative Assembly to-day, a series of questions were asked by Mr. G. S. Brin[?] (Member for Raleigh) in referenced to the cost of the Tenterfield-Casino…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →British Municipal Election. Victories for Conservatives and Unionists. London
The Conservatives and Unionists[?] have scored a great victory in the municipal elections in the English and Welsh boroughs. They won seven seats at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Trouble in Parliament. Mr. Dooley's Mines Department Charges. an Excited Premier. Broken Hill Labour Troubles. Why the Police Were Sent. Speaker Charged with Unfairness. Mr. Griffith Suspended. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. A. Griffith (St[?]rt) asked the Chief Secretary had a force of police been sent to Broken Hill, and if so, at whose request?…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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. D. Millen (N.S.W.) and J. W. Croft (W.A.), said he would…
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