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Politics & elections, 1907

2,774 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 139

Imperial Parliament Opened by Kins Edward London, Tuesday. 3.35 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 1

His Majesty King Edward, accompanied by Queen Alexandra, opened the Imperial Parliament to- day in state. The weather was wet and cold…

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Late Cable News. Received This Morning. Opening of Parliament. Speech From the Throne

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday Evening:—The King, who was accompanied by Queen Alexandra, opened Parliament in state to-day. The weather was wet and cold…

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Parliamentary Election

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday Eveuiug.—Sir Robert Pullar. Liberal, was today elected unopposed to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons for Perth caused by the appointment…

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Turf Topics V.A.T.C. Autumn Meeting. The Oakleigh Plate—Futurity Stakes Candidates—Winners at Rosehill—North Head and Oakton-Newmarket and Australian Cup Forieits—Inter-State and English Items. Selections for Moorefield

Referee · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 1

ON Saturday next the Victorian Autumn campaign will begin with the V.A.T.C. meeting at Caulfield, which will only extend over two days, and…

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The Transvaal Election. London, Feb. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 9

Ten members of Hetvolk have been elected to the Transvaal Legislative Assembly unopposed…

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The Duma Elections. Opposition's Victories. London, Feb. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 9

In the election of delegates who will elect members of the Duma, Constitutional Democrats and other Opposition parties have carried Moscow and many other…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 12

CAMPBELLTOWN.—Alderman Fred Moore re-elected. BRAIDWOOD.—Alderman R. M. Higgins re-elected. BALLINA.—Alderman Ewan M'Kinnon. MANILLA.—Alderman H. Stoddart…

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L.o.l. Banquet. Preparing for the Elections. Question of Sectarianism

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 10

The annual installation banquet of the L.O.L. of N.S.W. was held last evening at the Protestant Hall, Castlereagh-street. Bro. John Wheeler, R.W.G., presided, and amongst…

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Mayoral Elections. Granville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 6

At a special meeting of the Granville Borbugs Council on Friday evening Alderman Dr. Kerr was ununimously elected Mayor for the ensuing 12 months…

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Queensland. the Elections. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 10

It appears that the Cabinet has not yet come to any definite decision as to the date upon which the forthcoming elections shall be held. The question is expected to receive…

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A Newmarket Candidate

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 1

The owner of North Head (W. T. Nowlan) acted wisely in having a cut with his Newmarket Handicap representative in the February Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday…

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A Bye-election London, Tuesday, 4.45 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 1

Sir Robert Pullar has been elected unopposed for Perth in the place of Mr. Robert Wallace, K.C., the latter having been appointed chairman of the General County…

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At the Council Board Municipal Matters in General Woollahra Election of Mayor

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 7

At Monday night's meeting of the Woollahra Council, on the motion of Alderman Dyson, seconded by Alderman Russell, the present Mayor (Alderman Latimer) was…

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Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 3

A special meeting of the council was held on Monday, at 8.30 p.m., to elect a Mayor for the new municipal year. Mayor Noller presided, and the whole of the…

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The Federal Parliament. Filling the Vacant Positions. Candidates and Their Prospects

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The Government has not yet decided whom, it will support in the House of Representatives for the Chairmanship of Committees or in the Senate for…

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Closer Union. a Canadian Discussion. Imperial Parliament Advocated

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday.--In the Canadian House of Commons yesterday, Colonel Hughes moved a motion advocating full partnership in the union between Britain…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Thursday, February 14, 1907. the Imperial Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 6

By far the most important item in the King's Speech is the guarded statement about the reform of the House of Lords, for without such a reform Liberal…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate Presidency. (From Our Special Reporter.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 7

Some of the members of the Federal Parliament who are in Melbourne are inclined to the belief that an effort will be made when Parliament meets to run Senator Pearce for…

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Ejected From Parliament Mr. Crick's Action. Against the Sergeant at Arms

Evening News · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 5

The Full Court was further engaged this afternoon in hearing argument in respect to a demurrer to the defendant's plea, in an action now pending, which arose from the…

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A Great Fight in Victoria Law Suit Impending Member of Parliament Threatens a Clergyman

Watchman · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 1

One of the greatest controversial fights ever waged in Victoria [?] been going on for some weeks. The Rev. George Tregear dared to challenge Rome's right to run a…

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