State Parliament. Government Wants Extra Sittings Sydney
Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick (Orange), asked the Premier when he proposed to proceed with the Fire Brigades Bill. Mr. Wade said he could not fix a day at…
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Politics & elections, 1908
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Sturt Election Writ Issued. Mr. Griffith a Candidate. Sydney
The writ for the Sturt election to fill the vacancy caused by the dramatic resignation of Mr. A. Griffith, has been issued. Nomination day is fixed for November…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Question in Parliament. an Evasive Answer. Premier Won't Commit Himself. Sydney
In the Assembly Mr. M. Charlton (Nor thumberland), refering to the siutation at Broken Hill; asked the Premier whether, in view of the fact that a conference…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Presedential Election. Mr. Taft Believed to Be Elected London
A remarkably heavy vote has been polled in the United States Presidential elEction for which there was ideal weather. All the New York newspapers annouce…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Municipal Elections.—further Returns. London
Further [?] show the Conservative rains [?] many large towns. Devonport, and Crewe have six each. She[?]field four, Huddersfied one, instead of four at last…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney
The Legislative Council has passed the Public Service Superannuation Bill through committee, and read the Prisoners Detention Bil a second time…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Trouble in Parliament. Notice of Censure Motion. Opposition Protest. All Labor Members Leave House. Sensational Rumors. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly to-day. Mr. V. Parkes (Canterbury) asked the Premier whether in the event of the Rockchoppers returning to work between now and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Northern Star. Published Daily. Friday, November 6, 1908. the Presidential Election
The election for President of the United States has been very keenly contested and the campaign has been a long one. It is announced that Mr. Taft is the successful…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Presidential Election. President Roosevelt Telegraphs Congratulations. Mr. Taft's Plurality. Mr. Bryan Carries South Solid. London, Wednesday Afternoon
Mr. Taft's plurality exceeded President Roosevelt's in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts, but he has a decrease in the middle west, where several Democratic…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Trouble in Parliament. Politicians Talk. Position May Mean Dissolution. Sydney
[?] of the Labor Opposition in walking out of the Assembly yesterday is strongly condommed in ministerial circles, but Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan declares that Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Federal, Parliament. (Received too late for Friday's issue.) Bill to Take Over Norfolk. Island. the Federal Site. the Senate. Melbourne
Senator Best in reply to Mr. Neild said the bill to take over Norfolk, Island will be introduced this session. The discussion of the Federal site…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →American President Election. Mr. Taft. President Roosevelts Man
Mr. William Howard Talt—"Bill" Talt at teh [?]—is one of the few famous men who have a [?] of famous men for their [?]. The original Talf…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Local Interest. Federal Polling Place
THE Department of Home Affairs informs the Hon. T. Ewing as under:—I have the honor to inform you that it is proposed to recommend the appointment of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Trouble in Parliament. Sydney
Mr. McGowen states that the Labour Party will be in their place in the House to-morrow, when the motion of censure will be moved…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament. Kyogle Railway. Rock Choppers' Fines. Mines Department Administration. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier, in reply to Mr. G. S. Briner (Raleigh), said the total cost of the prison buildings now unoccupied in Trial Bay was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Northern Rivers Dredging. What It Costs. Questions in Parliament. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly to-night Mr. J. McFarlane (the Clarence) asked the Secretary for Public Wor[?] (1) What amount had been expended in dredging the…
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IN connection with the Federal crisis, several Labor members have expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation and have pointed out that it would…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. Rock Choppers' Prosecutions. Premier Explains Position. Sydney
The Legislative Assembly held its first Friday sitting of the session to-day. The Premier, referring to the Rock Choppers' strike, said that if the men resumed…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Sturt Bye-election
THERE is practically no interest on the Barrier in the Sturt bye-election, The local Political Labor League has decided to again endorse Mr. A. H…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Progress Association Conference. Election of Officers. Taree[?]
A largely-attended conference of district progress associations was held here yesterday. Mr. chas[?] Boye was re-elected President; and Messrs. W. McLaughlin and…
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