Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1907

2,774 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 139

The Coming Elections. Country Press Opinions

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 8 June 1907 · page 9

The "Wagga Advertiser":—The Ministerial Party seem to be coming in for a considerable amount of fierce criticism at the early…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

The Chosen Candidate for Balmain

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 8 June 1907 · page 4

What looked like the elements of a stormy gathering consistent with the weather prevaili[?] on Thursday night, at the time of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Election of General Secretary of Missions

The Methodist · Saturday 8 June 1907 · page 7

We have to congratulate the Rev. B. Danks on his election on Wednesday afternoon to the high office of General Secretary of Missions. The voting on the final ballot was:—Rev. B. Danks, 66; Rev. J. G…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

State Elections. Durham

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 June 1907 · page 10

The declaration by Mr. Walter Bennett, M.LA., of his independence of all organised parties has, somewhat cleared the political air in the Durham electorate, and local branched…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Questions for Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 June 1907 · page 15

The Women's Liberal League has arranged a series of questions which they intend to ask. candidates for the Legislative Assembly. The queries relate to the reduction of members to…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

The Elections. The Women's Liberal League. Mr. T. R. Moxham, M.L.A., Speaks

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 June 1907 · page 11

On Tuesday evening, at the Macquarie Hall, Parramatta, a public meeting was held under the auspices of the Women's Liberal League, to enable Mr. T. R…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Federal Parliament. Preparing for the Session. Programme Op Business

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 June 1907 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--Arrangements are pretty well advanced for the meeting of the Federal Parliament on July 3. Mr. Deakin and Sir William Lyne will not reach Sydney until…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

State Elections. Postponed Nominations

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 June 1907 · page 6

The receipt of nominations of candidates for St. Leonards in the Liberal cause has been postponed until June 24, and in the case ol Surry-hills until the 15th inst…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

State Elections. Newtown. the Liberal Party's Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 June 1907 · page 8

Two candidates are seeking the votes of the electors of Newtown in the interest of the Liberal party—Mr. Harold T. Morgan, Mayor of Newtown, and Mr. Edmund Lonsdale, who…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Lands on Trust. the Powers of Parliament. the Church and School Lands. Decision in Favor of the Government

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 June 1907 · page 8

Judgment was given yesterday by the Chief Judge in Equity (Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson), in the suit instituted by the Attorney-General of New South Wales, as informant (on the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Federal Election Void. the Echuca Seat. Fresh Poll Ordered. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 June 1907 · page 7

Mr. Justice Barton, sitting as President of the Commonwealth Court of Disputed Returns, to-day delivered judgement in the case brought by Mr. T. Kennedy against the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Voided Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 June 1907 · page 7

Senator Keating, Minister for Home Affairs, is having inquiries made as to the method that may be carried out of counting the votes in the new Echuca election, so ns to avoid any…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Federal By-elections South Australian Senate . Vacancy. Echuca Election Declared Void. New Writ to Be Issued

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 June 1907 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Federal law officers have given an opinion that the decision of the Court of Disputed Returns in Adelaide on the Senate election for South Australia creates…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

State Elections. Liberal Party's Energy

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 June 1907 · page 6

Although the general election is still a long way off, the organisation of the Government forces is being proceeded with in a manner quite foreign to past experiences. The Liberal…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The State Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 June 1907 · page 8

In the nature of things the short session of the State Parliament which is to begin on the first Tuesday of July cannot accomplish a great deal. This is not…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Meeting of Parliament

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 June 1907 · page 4

That all work and no play which makes Jack a dull boy has certainly not been the case of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

General News. the State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 June 1907 · page 8

The Parliament of New South Wales is to assemble for the despatch of business on Tuesday, July 2. The session, Mr. Carruthers says, will only last a fortnight. It will be mainly to deal…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Opening of Parliament. Assembly Meets Next Month

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 June 1907 · page 7

The Premier informed a "Star" reporter yesterday that Parliament will meet for business on the first Tuesday in July. The principal business of the session-- it will be…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

State Elections. Candidates' Preparations. the Murray

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 June 1907 · page 12

Mr. F. A. Byrne, ex-M.L.A., has been selected by the Liberal and Reform Association to contest the Murray electorate, subject to the endorsement of the local branches of the…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

For Women. a Daily Budget of News and Notes. Women in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 June 1907 · page 6

Finland has now 19 women members of its national Parliament. The event is such an extraordinary innovation in parliamentary government that the bald statement can bear much…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →