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Politics & elections, 1908

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In the Australian Parliament Labor-leader Fisher on Some Phases of Last Session

The Worker · Thursday 25 June 1908 · page 7

Speaking to THE WORKER regarding the second session of the third Australian Parliament, Labor-leader Fisher said : - The session has been a long and trying…

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Persia. in the Grip of Revolution Parliament Bombarded. Bloodthirsty Street Massacres. London, Tuesday Afternoon

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 25 June 1908 · page 2

The conflict between the Shah of Persia and the Parliament in regard to constitutional reforms has reached a serious crisis…

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Crisis in Persia. SHAH & Parliament in Conflict The House Bombarded. Street Fighting. State of Revolution. Outrages by Soldiers. Women and Children Shot. Parliament House Destroyed. Massacre of Citizens. London, June 24

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1908 · page 2

The Persian Parliament has presented an ultimatum to the shah and relations between them have been broken of…

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Manchester Election Libel

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 25 June 1908 · page 2

The Manchester "Courier" has apologised to Mr. Winston Churchill in connection with a libel published by it during the Manchester election, and has…

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Representations to the Shah Rulers Assurances and Regrets. Writs for New Parliament Issued

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 June 1908 · page 2

Great Britain and Russia have suggested to the Shah that he should issue a proclamation announcing that he does not desire to abolish the…

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Position in Persia. Parliament "Pious and Patriotic Deputies" to Be Elected. London, June 29

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 30 June 1908 · page 2

The Shah's rescript just issued, censures the Anjumans which it describes as Political Societies without rules or constitution, and which it accuses of…

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Parliament Opened

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 July 1908 · page 2

Parliament was opened yesterday. The Governor's speech promised amendment of the Arbitration Act, and measures are to be introduced…

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Women Politicians. Strenuous Reform Work. Invasion of Parliament. Scuffles with the Police. Uproarious Crowds. 28 Women Arrested. London, July 1

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 2

The Women's Social and political Union at Caxton Hall deputed Mrs. Pankhurst and 12 others to carry a resolution to the House of Cammons.,…

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Epsom and Metrop. Candidates

The Worker · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 25

No doubt punters are already trying to "pick the double," notwithstanding that betting outside the racecourse is considered illegal by the Gaining Act, but for all that…

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Victorian Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 3 July 1908 · page 2

The Victorian Parliament wan opened to-day. The speech was colorless…

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Labor Conference. Triennial Meeting. Election of Officers. the Objective Reaffirmed. Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1908 · page 4

The Triennial Commonwealth Labor Conference opened this morning, delegates being present from the whoie of the States. A motion to exclude the…

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The All Red Route Discussion in Canadian Parliament. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 2

In the Canadian House of Commons last night Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Prime Minister, moved, in accordance with notice he had given, "That it is…

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"All Red" Route. Discussed in Canadian Parliament. Important Amendment Moved. London, July 10

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 7

Sir Wilfrid Laurier moved the resolution in the Canadian Parliament in favor of the All-red Route as cabled on the 6th inst…

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Presidential Election. a Deal in Khaki. Affecting the Campaign. the Order Cancelled. London, July 10

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 2

There is a great outcry in the United states at the action of Mr. Taft, Secretary for War. and the Republican candidate for the Presidency, in…

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Bryan's Platform. Popular Election to Senate. Opposition to Asiatic Immigration. London, April 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 2

The platform of Mr. W. J. Bryan, the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United States, is opposed to Asiatic immigration, and…

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Presidential Election. the Democratic Party. Unanimous Selection of Mr. Bryan. London, July 11

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 2

The Democratic Convention, sitting at Denver City, U.S.A., in the first ballot for its Presidential candidate gave 892 votes to Mr. W. J. Bryan…

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American Presidency. Democratic Candidate's Platform. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 July 1908 · page 2

The platform of Mr. W. J. Bryan, who has been selected as the Democratic candidate for the United States presidency, includes opposition to…

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Parliament Prorogued

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 2

The Commonwealth Parliament has been further pro[?]gued to August 19th…

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Very Latest. Parliament Opened. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 2

The Governor opened Parliament at noon to-day. There was a large attendance. The speech, which was a lengthy one, expresses gratification at the visit of…

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The State Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 2

Motions of censure are becoming a confirmed habit with Mr. M'Gowen; the opening of a new session would now be incomplete without a formal…

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