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Politics & elections, 1909

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Epsom and Metrop. Candidates

The Worker · Thursday 9 September 1909 · page 17

Besides a couple of Derby colts in Sunny South and Torula, who ran at Moorefield on Saturday, several Epsom and Metropolitan candidates were out. Tumut, one…

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New Parliament Houses. (To the Editor.)

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 September 1909 · page 4

Sir,—Our legislatures in Macquarie street are just now devoting a large part of their intelligence and energy to the question of building new…

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In the Australian Parliament. Labor Members "Gagged" on High Commissioner Bill. Mr. Deakin Submits the Commonwealth-states Financial Scheme

The Worker · Thursday 16 September 1909 · page 23

The Fusion came along with the "gag" on the night, of September 7, when it was applied three times. As the Fasionists jumped into power by means of gagging the…

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Queensland Labor Manifesto. Stirring Appeal to the Electors. the Government's Record of Legislative Barrenness. a Majority Kept Together by Political Bribery, Corruption, and Intimidation. Rushing the Elections to Gag Public Opinion

The Worker · Thursday 16 September 1909 · page 5

The following manifesto haS been issued by the Queensland Labor. Party for the general elections which will take place on october 2:—…

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Tatterall's Spring Meeting Some Big Fields.—Candidates for Big Events Under Silk.—Parsee in Form. —Prince Foote Performs Well.—Aborigine Beaten

The Worker · Thursday 16 September 1909 · page 17

It is to be hoped the A.J.C. will experience such beautiful weather for their Spring meeting as Tattersall's Club did last Saturday. There was a big crowd to…

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A.j.c. Spring Meeting Candidates

The Worker · Thursday 16 September 1909 · page 17

A good guide was afforded by Tattersall's meeting last Saturday for the more important events to be decided at the A.J.C. spring meeting. Nearly every…

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Federal Capital Site. Surrender of Territory. Agreed to by Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1909 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday the Premier moved a series of motions respecting the surrender of the Yass-Canberra capital site. He…

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In the Australian Parliament. Do-nought Government Wastes Another Week, Cagging for Fun

The Worker · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 13

The Fusion Government has shown plainly this week that the differences which set its members at one another's political throats before, the fusion have…

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State Parliament. Motion for Adjournment. Disorderly Scenes. the Opposition Angry. Personal Altercation. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 3

There were some very disorderly scenes in the Assembly last night on a motion for the adjournment of the House, the Opposition loudly…

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Epsom, Derby, and Metrop. Candidates

The Worker · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 17

Each Saturday makes the two big Eandwick spring handicaps look more open. Golden Slipper's win on Saturday has shortened her price, but there was not very…

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State Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1909 · page 8

Mr. Briner asked the Minister of Works in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday if it was the intention of the Government to resume any of the land…

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Mr. Chamberlain General Election Candidate. London, Sept. 27

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 28 September 1909 · page 2

Mr. Chamberlain wil again stand for West Birmingham at the next genera election. Birmingham Liberals have arranged…

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Items of News. State Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 28 September 1909 · page 2

A requisition was lately circulated in the Murrumbidgee district for signatures asking Mr. J. G. Fletcher, of Walteela, to allow himself to be…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1909 · page 2

The Council agreed to the resumption of the Larras and Crowther estates. The Fire Brigades Bill was read a…

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In the Australian Parliament. Defence Bill Introduced. Labor Member Hughes "Named" and Apologised To

The Worker · Thursday 30 September 1909 · page 13

It seemed fitting, that the Fusion Government, after having had many weeks' in which to prepare the Defence Bill, should want to come down and storm all…

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British Politics Lords and Commons. General Election in January. London, Sept. 29

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1909 · page 2

The statement that in the event of the Lords destroying the Finance Bill, a general election will take place in January is semi-officially confirmed…

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Epsom and Metrop. Candidates

The Worker · Thursday 30 September 1909 · page 17

Final forfeits for the A.J.C. Spring Meeting are not due until this (Thursday) afternoon, and it is not known definitely whether Parsee will run in the Epsom…

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State Elections. the Murrumbidgee. Mr. J. G. Fletcher to Be Nominated

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 October 1909 · page 8

At the office of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association on Thursday afternoon there was a large and enthusiastic gathering…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1909 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day. Mr. Perry introduced a Bill to enable the trustees of show grounds to sell, lease, or mortgage certain lands…

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In the Australian Parliament. Fusion Finance Agreement Remorselessly Criticised

The Worker · Thursday 7 October 1909 · page 13

The debate in the Australian Parliament last week on the financial agreement proceeded placidly enough. But it was not altogether a placid time for the Fusion…

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