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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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West Australian Elections

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 22 September 1908 · page 3

In the West Australian elections eight former members lose their seats. Camel Drivers Strike. It is reported from Marble Bar (W.A.)…

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Presidential Election. London, Monday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1908 · page 2

Hearst, the democratic candidate, has accused both [?] and Demo[?] parties of being the servile tools of criminal trusts. [?] made by Hearst…

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Our Local Parliament. Tuesday, October 6, 1907

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 4

The adjourned monthly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on Tuesday, October 6. Present: The Mayor (Ald. G. W. Tull),…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 4

In the Assembly early this morning the Fire Brigades Bill was introdnoed, and the Opposition attempted to stonewall business. This was frustrated by the gag, and led…

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Scenes in the State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly passed the second reading of the Police Offences Amendment Bill after the debate had been closed by the application of the gag. The Fire Brigades Bill was…

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[?]Ty the Poor Candidate

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 7

As a speciman of what candidates for parliamentary honours have occasionally to put up with from their 'supporters,' the following little incident is worth…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, October 19, 1908

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 October 1908 · page 2

A special meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on the above date at 8 p.m. Present: The Mayor and Ald. Nash, Mugg, Bloxham and Rice…

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Federal Parliament Stormed. by Unemployed Mob

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 3

An extraordinary and altogether unexpected sensation interrupted the business of the Federal Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. The House of…

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A Melbourne Sensation. Federal Parliament Stormed. by Unemployed Mob. Melbourne

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 3

An extraordinary and altogether unexpected sensation interrupted the business of the Federal Parliament this afternoon…

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The Presidential Election. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 2

All the American Cabinet Ministers are, going Sprech-making on behalf of Mr. Taft, the Bepnblioan candidate for the Presidancy…

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A Demoralised Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly [?]still after eight o'clock this morning. There were many outbreaks of disorder during the early hours.Mr. Stuart Robertosn was escorted from the…

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Our Local Parliament. Friday, November 6, 1908

The Western Herald · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on the above date. Present: The Mayor and Ald. Poolman, Bloxham, Mugg and Rice…

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In the State Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 November 1908 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. McGowen moved:—"That the Government has forfeited the confidence of the House…

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Political Turmoil. in the Federal Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 November 1908 · page 6

Mr. Deakin made a statement in the House on Tuesday afternoon, after which he moved—"That the House at its rising adjourn until 3 o'clock on…

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Election in Western Australia

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 November 1908 · page 3

The final election returns for Menzies, Western Australia, give Mr. Gregory, the Minister for Mines, a majority of 56 over the Labor candidate…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 4

In the Assembly the Industrial Disputes Act Amendment Bill was taken through the committee with amendments, and the third reading fixed for to-day…

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Federal Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 December 1908 · page 4

The Prime Minister says he hopes to prorogue next week. He referred to several measures he was anxious to have disposed of, including the Capital Site Bill, Iron…

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Victorian Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 December 1908 · page 4

Mr. Murray moved a motion of censure on the Government in the Victorian Assembly. Mr. Watt, who seconded the motion, made a fierce attack on Sir Thomas…

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Heated Debate in Federal Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 5 December 1908 · page 5

The House of Representatives further considered the Estimates. The vote of £20,000 for advertising Australia in London was passed after a heated debate, during which…

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Federal Elections. Cheapening Toe Cost

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 December 1908 · page 8

The Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. Ma[?]on) has been supplied with a report by Mr.R.C. Oldham, Chief Electoral Officer, in which a saving of at least £[?]000 per…

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