In the Australian Parliament. Advent of the Second Labor Government
Technically the Deakin Government went out of office because on a formal notion—"That the House at its rising adjourn till to-morrow at three o'clock'…
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Politics & elections, 1908
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State Parliament. Roads to Selections. the Shortage of Trucks. Charges of Maladministration. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly to-night the Minister for Works said it was true that no provision was made for the placing of roads leading to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Zealand Elections. Majority for Government. Local Option Poll. Wins for Prohibition. Wellington
Splendid weather prevailed for election day, and polling was consequently heavy throughout the Dominion. Sir Joseph Ward has an overwhelming…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Zealand Elections Wellington
As a result of the general elections yesterday, Ministers claim the Government gained two seats and lost three. Second ballots will be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Victorian By-elections. '
The by-elections in Victoria, occasioned by the acceptance by three members of salaried portfolios in the Bent Ministry, took place on Tuesday. All the Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 31 →Municipal Election. Ald. Stratton's Seat
On Wednesday, before 5 p.m., the nominations closed for candidates for the above vacancy, when it was ascertained that two had been nominated—Mr. C…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cooma to Bombala Railway. Considered by Parliament. Sydney
The Legislative Assembly spent all this afternoon discussing the second reading of the Cooma to Bombata Railway Extension Bill. The total cost is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE
When the House of Representatives meets to-morrow the Prime Minister will deliver his policy speech. It is unlikely that anything, will be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Election Contest. West Australia
The Menzies election resulted in Mr. Gregory (Minister) being returned by a majority of 56 votes over Mr. Buzzacott (Labour)…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Industrial Disputes Act Amendment Before Parliament. Sydney
The Legislative Assembly is to-night considering the Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Bill. The Premier claims that though the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Parliament. Prime Minister's Policy Speech. the Government Programme. Melbourne
Mr. Fisher, Prime Minister, made a policy speech in the House of Representatives to-day. OLD AGE PENSIONS…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament Ministerial Policy for the Session. a Colorless Programme. Melbourne
In the House of Representatives this afternoon, the Prime Minister, Mr Fisher, on a motion that during the remainder of the session…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Zealand Notes. the Recent Elections. Increased Labor Vote
For the second time in the political history of New Zealand candidates pledged to the creation of an Independent Labor party and to a Socialistic objective, have sought…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →To-day's Telegrams. State Parliament. SYDNEY
In the Legislative Assembly the Industrial Disputes Act Amendment bill was considered in committee, and it was decided by 43 to 28 votes to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament. Late Sitting. Sydney
The Legislative Assembly sat until 2 o'clock this morning. The Industrial Disputes Amending Bill was passed through committee stage, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War scare. Discussion in Federal Parliament. Australia's Defence. Melbourne
Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence, says that he doubts if Germany has deigns on Australia. He is convinced, however, that the time is ripe for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →British Defence Appeal by Members of Parliament. Expenditure Not Necessitated. London, Nov. 27
One hundred and fifty members of the House of Commons have appealed to Mr. Asquith not to maintain the naval and military establishments on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Confirmation Service. the Bishop of Goulburn. Confirms 180 Candidates
St. John's Church was crowded to excess on Sunday morning last. when a number of interested parishioners attended the confirmation…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament. an All Night Sitting. Sydney
The Assembly sat all night discussing the Sydney Corporation (Amendment) Bill in Committee, reading the Industrial Disputes Amendment Bill, and the…
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