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Politics & elections, 1907

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 28 September 1907 · page 6

On the item, "£100 towards the cost of purchasing a site in London," called on in the House of Representatives in committee of supply on…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 2 October 1907 · page 6

Mr. Sinclair, one of the members of the Opposition, moved the adjournment of the Home to call attention to the existence of a shipping combine…

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Election of Speaker. Mr. M'court Again Chosen

Robertson Advocate · Friday 4 October 1907 · page 2

The newly elected New South Wain Parliament met on Wednesday, and after the members had been sworn in the election of Speaker was proceeded with…

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State Parliament

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 5 October 1907 · page 6

On Wednesday last the State Parliament was opened by commission, owing to the inability of the State Governor to attend. The Commissioners…

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Election of Speaker

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 5 October 1907 · page 2

The swearing-in having concluded is the State Parliament on Wednesday last, the House proceeded to the election of the Speaker…

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Opening of Parliament

Robertson Advocate · Friday 11 October 1907 · page 2

The N.S.W. State Parliament was opened on Wednesday with the customary ceremonial. The Governor's Speech indicated that bills would be introduced to…

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Opening of Parliament

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 3

The 21st Parliament of New South Wales, which formally met last week for the swearing-in of new members, was officially opened by the Governor…

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State Parliament. Censure Motion Moved

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 16 October 1907 · page 6

During the debate on the Address-in-Reply to the Governor's speech last week, Mr. McGowen, in moving a vote of want, of confidence in the…

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State Parliament

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 19 October 1907 · page 6

NO CONFIDENCE DEBATE. Mr. Dooley, who was received with cheers, resumed the debate on the Address in-Reply. He said the…

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State Parliament. Censure Debate

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 23 October 1907 · page 6

The debate was resumed on Friday. Upon the motion for the adoption of the address, Mr. M'Gowen bad moved to add as an amendment that "Your…

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State Parliament

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 6

It needed an all night Kitting and trial of endurance between Government and the Opposition to reach finality with the debate in the Legislative…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 6

Mr. Glynn moved that the duty in the preference column of the schedule be excised. His desire was to test the opinion of the committee on the subject…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 30 October 1907 · page 6

Mr. J. J. Cohen was elected Chairman of Committee and Deputy-Speaker by 45 votes to 36. A motion by Mr. E. M. Clark…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 6 November 1907 · page 6

Mr. Clark, at a personal explanation, stated it would appear that he had said on the preveious day that the Inspector-General of Police had told him be…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 9 November 1907 · page 6

The Chief Secretary, replying to Mr. Fitzpatrick, said the numerical strength, of the police force in this State was 2375. Of this number, 934 were…

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Life on the Sheep Station. Some Candidates from the Old Country

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 9 November 1907 · page 5

THE life of the jackeroo seems to have a wonderful attraction for many of our British cousins. Almost every steamer now that arrives from the Old Country…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 13 November 1907 · page 6

The Real Property (Certificates of Title) [?] was read the third time and forwarded to the Legislative Council. On the motion of the Treasurer the…

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State Parliament

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 16 November 1907 · page 2

The Minuter for Works, in reply to Mr. O'Sallivan, said that the Government did not propose to inaugurate public works with the special object of providing employment at…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 20 November 1907 · page 6

The Minister for Works, in reply to Mr, Norton, said the roads maintenance men whose services with the Government ceased at the end of last year…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 23 November 1907 · page 6

The Chief Secretary in reply to Mr. Peters, said that the Government had decided to transfer the collection of the dog tax to shire councils…

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