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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1909

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Telegraphic News. Municipal Election. Murwillumbah

Northern Star · Thursday 17 June 1909 · page 3

The election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Alderman Holston was held to-day, and resulted—Joseph Connor 47 votes, Charles Hicks 39…

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Labour Politics. Party Prospects Thought Good. Preparing for the Elections. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 17 June 1909 · page 3

The President of the Political Labour League states that on evtry side the party's prospects are most encouraging. The northern district and the North…

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C Riding Election

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 19 June 1909 · page 7

In regard to the forthcoming election of a Councillor to fill the seat of Cr. J. E. Glasgow (retired), as surmised in our last issue a fifth…

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School of Arts Committee. System of Election. Important Amendment

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 June 1909 · page 4

The system of electing the members of the Lismore School of Arts committee is held by many to be largely responsible for the few nominations that have been…

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Federal Parliament. Ministerial Statement of Business. Want of Confidence Motton. Notice Gtven by Mr. Fisher. Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 24 June 1909 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to-day, after a long series of questions to Ministers had been answered, Mr. Deakin read the Ministerial statement of business for…

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Shire Election

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 24 June 1909 · page 3

A vote of ratepayers in 'C' Riding was taken at Byron Bay on Tuesday night and resulted in Mr. H. Key's being selected. The other three then…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 3

In the Senate to-day, the debate on the Government programme of business for the coming session was continued by Senator T. McGregor (S.A.) who attacked the…

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Visit of Members of Turkish Parliament. London, Wednesday Afternoon

Northern Star · Friday 25 June 1909 · page 3

Arrangements are in progress in London to welcome the visit of a dozen members of the Turkish Parliament, headed by Talant Bey, the Vice-President…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 9

In the Senate, the debute on the Government policy was continued all day by Senators Givens and Henderson, both of whom urged that the ministerial…

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Opening of the Federal Parliament. the Government Policy

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 4

THE Federal Parliament met on Wednesday afternoon. In the House of Representatives, Mr. Deakin, Prime Minister, made a…

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Byron Shire Elections. on Saturday. Dangalow

Northern Star · Monday 28 June 1909 · page 3

A poll was taken on Saturday, in connection with the election of a Councillor for Byron Shire, to fill the extraordinary vacancy, caused by the resignation of…

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Federal Parliament. the Censure Debate. to Conclude This Week. Closure to Be Applied. the Government Majority. Sydeny

Northern Star · Tuesday 29 June 1909 · page 3

The Federal Government is determined the want of confidence debate will conclude this week. There will probably be an all-night…

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Queensland Parliament. Government's Small Majority. Brisbane

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 June 1909 · page 5

The Queensland Parliament was opened to-day, when several changes in the Ministry were announced. Mr. Barnes succeeds Mr. Barlow as…

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Federal Parliament. Supply Bill Passed. Melbourne

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 June 1909 · page 5

On the House of Representatives meeting, the Prime Minister, Hon. A. Deakin, moved that the debate on the want of confidence motion be postponed, in order…

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Opening of Parliament. Record Attendance. Governor's Lengthy Speech. Prosperity, of the State. Mk. McGOWEITS Attack. Premier's Reply. Sydney, Tuesduy

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 June 1909 · page 5

The State Parliament was opened today in the presence of a record gathering The Governor's speech which was also one of the longest on record, referred to…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 1 July 1909 · page 3

When the Senate met to-day Senator G. F. Pearce (W.A.) asked whether the cable combine which controlled the news service from Europe came within the provisions…

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Victorian Parliament. the Governors Speech. a Progressive Policy. Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 1 July 1909 · page 3

The Victorian Parliament was opened this morning. The Governor's speech referred to the satisfactory condition of the finances, and…

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Queensland Parliament. the Governor's Speech. a Varied Programme. Brisbane

Northern Star · Thursday 1 July 1909 · page 3

The Queensland Parliament was opened at noon yesterday (as reported in Wednesday's "Star.") The Governor's speech was brief, and…

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Thr Northern Star. Published Daily. Thursday, July 1, 1909. the Opening of Parliament

Northern Star · Thursday 1 July 1909 · page 2

The opening of Parliament brought forth the customary Vice-Regal speech, which is generally made the handle for the Opposition to introduce either a direct vote of…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 3

When the Senate met to-day, the Supply Bill was received from the House of Representatives. Sir R. W. Best, Minister for Trade and…

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