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Politics & elections, 1907

2,774 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 139

Federal Parliament Opening Ceremony. Governor-general's Speech. Tariff Revision and Bounties. Naval and Military Activity Mail Contract Cancelled. Unification of Laws. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 July 1907 · page 7

The second session, of the Third Common wealth Parliament was opened to-day, with the usual ceremony. The weather was gloomy, in contradistinction to the political weather, Which…

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Politics: Members and Candidates. Gossip

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 July 1907 · page 21

It is expected that the State elections will take place either in the lust week of August, or the first week of September. Cootamundra seems to have made up its…

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Nomadic Notes. Novel Electioneering

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 July 1907 · page 38

Instead of kissing the baby, as the orthodox practice of members of Parliament is said to be, Mr. M'Garry, M.L.A., for the Murrumbidgee, in the course of his canvassing,…

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Catholic Success at the Austrian Election

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 July 1907 · page 19

The first Austrian general election under manhood suffrage has just taken place, and the result is a surprise to many who are in the habit of watching the auguries of the…

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Rome Municipal Elections. Socialist Successes

Evening News · Thursday 4 July 1907 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday Evening.—Advanced Liberals and all the candidates of the Socialist ticket carried 25 out of 30 vacancies at the municipal elections in Rome. The…

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The Senate Vacancy. Mr. Grainger, Labour Candidate. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 July 1907 · page 8

It was stated in the Federal lobbies to-day that Mr. H. A. Grainger will probably be chosen by the South Australian Parliament to fill the vacancy in the Sonate caused by the…

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State Elections. Trouble at Waverley. Selection of Mr. Jessep. American Machine Politics

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 July 1907 · page 10

The selection of a candidate for Waverley in the Liberal interests is still exercising the minds of the electors, notwithstanding that the candidature of Mr. T. Jessep, the…

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State Elections. Date of Polling

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 8

Though the date of the general elections in New South Wales has not yet been fixed, it is, understood that they will take place either on Tuesday, September 10, or on the…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 6

Preliminary business in the Legislative Assembly yesterday occupied not more than a quarter of an hour. Chief among the matters brought under [?]ce during "question time"…

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Renovating Parliament House

Evening News · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 10

The Minister for Works gave some interesting information last night in the Legislative Assembly with regard to the renovations and additions made to Parliament House since 1904. The total' amount spent…

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Improving Parliament House

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 6

Information in regard to recent renovations and additions to the State Parliament House was given members of the Legislative Assembly last night by Mr. Lee. The return had attached…

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Opening of State Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 3

Parliament was opened at noon on Tuesday with the customary ceremonial. The governor's speech was short. Bills are to be introduced to validate…

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State Parliament. Thursday, July 4

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 5

In the Legislative Council, The Vice-President of the Executive Council (Mr. J. Hughes) announced that the Premier had informed him that he would be able by…

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General News. the Next State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 6

It is now generally thought that the polling day for the coming State elections will be early in September. The latest date on which it can take place is Tuesday, September 10, that is,…

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Essence of Parliament Address-in-reply

Evening News · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 8

"Rutho," has conurived to find its way into the Legislative Assembly. Despite the precaution taken to exclude all strangers. this irresponsible, troublesome mvthical personage…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Criminal Appeals Bills. Australian Navy. Melbourne, Thursday. The Senate met at 2.30 p.m. the Disputed Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 8

Senator BEST (Vice-President of the Executive Council), replying to Senator Neild (N.S.W.), said the opinion of the Attorney-General regarding the election for the Senate…

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Parliament Debate on the Address-in-reply Legislative Assembly

The Australian Star · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 7

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. In answer to Dr. Arthur, Mr. W. T. Dick said the Treasurer had no objection to lay…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, July 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 8

The Deputy President (Mr. W. J. Trickett) took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. TUESDAY'S SITTING. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE…

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Notes in Parliament Whisperings in the Lobby Address-in-reply

The Australian Star · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 4

While the walls of the Legislative Assembly are echoing and re-echoing night after night with the speeches of hon. members, who take more interest in the…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 July 1907 · page 5

The President took the chair at 2.30 p.m. THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN VACANCY. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, in reply to Senator Neild…

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