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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1907

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Scene in Parliament Mr. Norton Excited. Threats of Shooting. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 4

While the tellers were taking the count of a division in the Legislative Assembly to-night on the motion that the Shaker's warrant for the Election…

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In the New South Wales Parliament. Conclusion of No-confidence Motion. Address-in-reply Carried by "The Gag."

The Worker · Thursday 31 October 1907 · page 23

The debate on the Address-in-Reply was resumed on Tuesday, October 22, and was Lauded on Wednesday, when the Minister applied the "Gag." The Premier was…

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General Cable News. Imperial Politics. Election Next March Predicted. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 31 October 1907 · page 3

Mr. Victor C. W. Cavendish, Liberal Unionist member of the House of Commons for West Derbyshire, and who ia heir-presumptive to his uncle, the Duke…

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Federal Parliament

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 1 November 1907 · page 4

Mr. Fisher’s power as leader of the Labor Party in the House of Representatives is regarded a little more than chairman of…

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Our Practical Parliament

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 1 November 1907 · page 6

The present House of Commons has, on the whole, a higher average of ability than its predecessors, though it is more wanting in conspicuous talent, and it is…

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State Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 November 1907 · page 8

In the Legislative Council leave was given to bring in a bill to provide for the amalgamation of the Clergy Widows' and Orphans' Fund and the…

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Telegrams. TO-DAY'S Parliament. SYDNEy

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 2 November 1907 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. Neilsen and Mr. Stuart Robertson were suspended and removed from the chamber for refusing…

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Protection of Stock Routes Discussion in Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 November 1907 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.— Mr. G. A. Jones moved that a bill should be introduced providing for the…

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State Parliament Disorderly Members. Two Midnight Suspensions. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 November 1907 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly was still sitting at midnight, and there have been some disorderly scenes. Members were discussing the…

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Municipal Elections Great Unionist Victory. the Pear Of Socialists. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 5 November 1907 · page 2

The Unionists have won upwards of 135 seats in the English and Welsh municipal elections. The Liberals won 22 seats, Labor candidates 22, Independents 4, and…

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Official Directory. PARLIAMENT

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 6 November 1907 · page 1

Federal Parliament Representative.—Sir William Lyne; State Parliament Member, M. R. Donaldson. GUNDAGAI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL…

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Municipal Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 6 November 1907 · page 2

Unionist candidates won upwards of 135 seats in the English-Welsh municipal elections, six ladies being successful Liberal candidates, 22;…

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Retirement of Mr. Watson. Tribute in Parliament

The Worker · Thursday 7 November 1907 · page 11

When the House of Representatives had assembled on Wednesday, October 30, Mr. Watson announced his retirement from the leadership of the Labor Party. He said:…

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In the New South Wales Parliament. Wednesday, October 30

The Worker · Thursday 7 November 1907 · page 21

In the Legislative Council F. Flowers, W. T. Dick, and W. F. Hurley were elected members of the Public Works Committee. In the Assembly Beeby was informed the…

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State Parliament Amending the Closer Settlement Act. Important Proposals. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 7 November 1907 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Arthur Griffith moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the necessity for an amendment…

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The Municipal Elections. Glascow Reflects Socialists

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 7 November 1907 · page 3

A brother of Mr. Keir Hardie, the Socialist leader in the House of Commons and all other socialist candidates [?] have been defeated in…

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A Disputed Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 7 November 1907 · page 3

The Elections and Qualifications Committee to-day resumed consideration of the petition of Mr. John Hurley against the return of Mr. Dooley as member of…

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Municipal Elections. Further Socialist Defeats London, Nov. 6

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 7 November 1907 · page 2

Mr. Kerr Hardie's brother and all the other Socialist candidates, except one, were defeated in the Glasgow municipal elections…

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A Disputed Election. Recount Decided On. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 7 November 1907 · page 2

The Elections and Qualifications Committee met to-day to hear evidence in Mr. Hurley's petition against the return of Mr. Dooley for Hartley…

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Some Election Lessons

The Worker · Thursday 7 November 1907 · page 7

Labor, wide as the world, has its summit in heaven.—Carlyle. Work is the inevitable condition of human life—the true source of human welfare.—…

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