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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 5

In the Senate to-day Hon. R. W. Lest, Vice-President of the Executive [?] in reply to Senator Hon. G. McGregor (S.A.) said that the Customs Department was…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 3

In the Senate to-day Senator J. C. Neild (N.S.W.) moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the charges of drunkenness made by the…

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On Election Day. a Liquor Act Appeal. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 27 February 1908 · page 3

The Full Court to-day heard argument for a writ of prohibition restraining, the police magistrate at Port Macquarie from proceeding further on a judgment against…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 3

In the Senate to-day Hon. J. H. Keating Minister for Home Affairs in reply to Senator E. D. Millen (N.S.W.) said that the question of appointing delagates to…

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A Judge Censures Provincial Parliament. London

Northern Star · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 3

One of the Judges of the Full Court in British Columbia strongly condemned the disloy[?]lty of the Provincial Parliament trying to over-ride the Dominions…

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Bye-election. London

Northern Star · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 3

Mr. Lloyd-Morgan has been re-elected, unopposed for Carmarthan…

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Portuguese Elections. London

Northern Star · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 3

The Portuguese elections are to be held early in April…

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Billiard Rooms and Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1908 · page 2

AN appeal under the Liquor Amendment Act came before the Sydney Court recently, the appellant being William Condon, licensee of the Commercial Hotel, Port…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate Vote of Condolence to Lady Lin[?]thgow. Transconttnental Railway Survey Authorised. Agricultural Bureau Bill to Be Introduced. Melbourne

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 5

In the Senate Mr. Best moved that the Senate expresses the deepest sympathy with Lady Lin[?]thgrow and family in their bercavement…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 3

In the Senate to-day, after a number of unimportant questions had been answered, the Senate went into committee on the tariff, commencing the consideration of the…

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Queensland Parliament. Official Opening. Brisbane

Northern Star · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 3

The Governor officially opened Parilament to-day. The weather was wet, but the display was a brilliant one…

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Queensland Parliament. Government Programme

Northern Star · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 2

The Governor's speech said:—[?]onurable gentlemen of the Legislative Council, and gentlemen, of the Legislative Assembly,—…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 3

In the Senate to-day, after unimportant questions had been answered, the Senate went into committee to further consider the tariff. A long discussion took place on…

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The Coming Session. Parliament to Open on Tuesday. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 3

The New South Wales Cabinet has put the finishing touches to the governor's speech to be read on Tuesday, next, when Parliament opens…

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The Kaiser's Letter. What Lord Tweedmout[?] Says Information Promised to Parliament. Berlin Foreign Office Authorise

Northern Star · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 3

Lord Tweedmouth has adaed that the Katser's letter having reference to the Navy was not addressed to him in the capacity of First Lord of the Admiralty…

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Queensland Parliament

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 3

THE Government programme consists of the following among other measures:—A Constitutional Referendum Bill. An Audit act Amendment Bill…

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Shire Election Troubles

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 2

BECAUSE the Returning Officer-for the Bellingen Shire failed to initial ballot papers a large number of electors were disfranchised. Mr. Line, an old Councilor…

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Mr. Hughes Endorsed As Republican Candidate for Presidency. London

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 3

The Republican Committee of New York State has endorsed Mr. Hughes' candidature for the Presidency…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 5

Ryott Maugan, the Jabour nominee, was to-day elected chairman of Committees of the Legislative Assembly. The Government and the labour party were together…

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State Parliament. the Governors Speech. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 5

The State Parliament wits opened to-day amid a scene of colls deraldo animation. There was a large attendance in the Legislative Council Chamber. The…

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