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Politics & elections, 1908

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Election Platform

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 4

At the conclusion of the business on the agenda paper, the election plat form was reaffirmed namely : — 1. — Land settlement to be paramount…

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State Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 8

The Legislative Council passed the second reading of the Private Hospitals Bill, and committed it,pro [?]rma. The Bill deals with two classes of…

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A Busy Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 2

The State Parliament has been putting in a brisk week's business. Already the Assembly have passed the first reading of Acts governing pure…

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Telegrams. To-day's News Parliament. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night a bill was introduced to provide for the more effective control of places of amusement, especially as regards…

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Next Federal Elections. Labor and the Senate

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 2

With a view of giving their three Senate candidates an opportunity of more effectively canvassing the state of New South Wales, the Political Labor League…

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New Ministry Formed. a Liberal Basis. Sultan Congratulated. Elections in October. London, Aug. 7

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 2

Kaimil Pasha (Grand Vizier) has formed a Ministry on a broadly liberal basis. All are new men except Tebfin. the Minister for Foreign…

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State Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Fitzpatrick moved the adjournment of the House in order to discuss the unsatisfactory…

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N.s.w. Parliament

The Worker · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 14

At Wednesday's sitting, on the 5th inst, Mr. Wade moved for leave to introduce "a bill for securing the wholesomeness and purity of food and drugs, and fixing…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Fitzpatrick moved the adjournment of the House in order to discuss the unsatisfactory administration of the New…

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Melbourne Eight-hour Art Union. Appeal to Parliament

The Worker · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 11

Since the art union that was formerly associated with the Eight Hours Anniversary Celebration in Melbourne was prohibited, loss has resulted over the annual…

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Local & General News. Federal Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 2

The Federal Parliament is to meet for the despatch of business on Wednesday, September 16. This decision was arrived at at a meeting of the…

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Stale Parliament. Subsidising Friendly Societies

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 2

The urgent need for an immediate survey for a railway line from Dorrigo to Guy Fawkes occupied a great deal of time in the Legislative Assembly on…

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State Parliament. Friendly Societies Subvention. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 2

The urgent need for an immediate survey for a railway line from Dorrigo to Guy Fawkes occupied a great deal of time in the Legislative Assembly…

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Telegrams. To-day's News. Parliament. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the Friendly Society Subventions bill was read a second time and passed through committee with minor amendments…

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N.s.w. Parliament. the Invalidity Act

The Worker · Thursday 20 August 1908 · page 13

The subject of the unsatisfactory administration of the Invalidity and Accident Pensions Act, discussed on a motion by Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, provided an…

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Spring Candidates at Randwick

The Worker · Thursday 20 August 1908 · page 25

Rand wick trainers have had an anxious time lately owing to the condition of the training tracks. Owing to the wet weather, the grass tracks have been closed about…

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The State Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 August 1908 · page 2

Though five of the ministers' including the Premier, Treasurer, and Chief Secretary, will be away in Melbourne-Attending the Fleet festivities there, it is…

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The Tariff and the Presidential Election

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 2

A leading American authority is convinced that the tariff will be a predominant factor in the coming Presidential campaign…

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Labor Candidate for the Hume

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 September 1908 · page 2

At a meeting of the Albury Labor League on Friday night, a letter from the Wagga League, asking for an expression of opinion as to the advisability of…

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State Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly met on Tuesday afternoon, and engaged in a discussion on the smoke nuisance. Very little interest was taken in the matter…

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