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Politics & elections, 1907

2,774 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 139

The Senate Election. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 13

To-day the State Government was notified that the Commonwealth Government had taken steps on its own behalf to interfere in the matter of the Senate elections. A special…

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Senate Election Difficulty. South Australian Case. High Court Application

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 8

In the High Court of Australia yesterday, before Mr. Justice Barton, Dr. Cullen, K.C., and Mr. Bavin, instructed by the Commonwealth Crown Solicitor, appeared on…

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Topical Taps the Georgian Policy for the Elections

The St George Call · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 1

Mr. A. G. Huie, the Secretary of the Sydney Single Tax League writes :--"The executive of the Single Tax League has decided to submit a question to all…

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A Constitutional Question Election of Federal Senators Commonwealth Apppication to the High Court

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 15

Yesterday Mr. Justice Barton, sitting as the High Court, heard an application which had an important bearing on the election of Senators in accordance with the…

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Dr. Arthur’s Re-election. To the Editor

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 6

Sir,—consider our present member is justly entitled to re-election for the following potent reasons.—…

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British Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 July 1907 · page 7

LONDON, Friday Afternoon.—The Prime Minister, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, has dropped several more Bills, hoping that Parliament will be…

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A Spring Handicap Candidate

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 July 1907 · page 8

Proportion, who is a two-year-old half-brother by Grafton to Comely, opened his winning account at Moorefield yesterday, but was probably lucky to do so he was all out to beat Shiloh…

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British Parliament. the Government's Programme

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 7

LONDON, Sunday.--The Prime Minister, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, has dropped several more bills, hoping that Parliament will be able to rise on August 24…

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Election Campaign. Disunion at St. Leonards

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 8

The attitude of Mr. T. E. Creswell and of Mr. H. E. M'Intosh to the Women's Liberal League at St. Leonards is made the subject of a letter signed by the league's president…

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Queensland. a Disputed Election. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 7

A legal firm, acting on behalf of Mr. Flynn, accountant, Charters Towers, lodged a petition this morning against the return of Messrs. Millican and Paul for Charters Towers, at…

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The Senate Election. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 6

The Government desired Mr. G. J. R. Murray, K.C., who has been acting as legal adviser, to act as counsel on behalf of the State Governor in the mandamus proceedings…

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State Elections. Mr. Waddell in the Country

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 8

Mr. Waddell, Chief Secretary, addressed on Friday night one of the largest meetings ever held in Canowindra, and received splendid reception. He spoke at great length on all the…

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The Women's Liberal League and the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 6

The object of the Women's Liberal League in insisting upon making a separate selection of candidates, as explained by the president in another column, is that if a "man…

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Election Campaign. Disunion at St. Leonards

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 8

The statement made on behalf of the St. Leonards branch of the Women's Liberal League, published in the "Herald" on Monday, has drawn replies from…

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Elections and the Liquor Act Deputation to the Attorneygeneral

The Australian Star · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 6

With the object of securing, the best results in connection with, the vote to be taken under the Liquor Act at the forthcoming general election a large deputation, representing…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 7

The House of Representatives met at 3 p.m. Mr. EWING, in reply to Mr. Kelly (N.S.W.), regarding the intentions of the Government with regard to reports from the Imperial…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 13

The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. TREASURER'S RESIGNATION. The Acting Prime Minister announced the resignation of the Treasurer (Sir John…

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In Parliament Statement by Sir John Forrest Why He Resigned Melbourne

The Australian Star · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 7

In the House of Representatives to-day, as soon as, the Hose met, Sir William Lyne announced sir John Forrest's retirement from the Ministry…

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Election Campaign. the Labour Party and the Liquor Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 10

Speaking at Camperdown last night Mr. Arthur Griffith, M.L.A., said that certain persons and newspapers were endeavouring, for political reasons, to lead the public to…

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Mock Parliamentary Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 5

A mock Stale Parliamentary election was held in connection with the last meeting of the Unity Degree Temple of the Order of the Sons and Daughters at Temperance…

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