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Politics & elections, 1907

2,774 stories in Sydney's papers · page 70 of 139

Wickham Council Election. Newcastle, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 August 1907 · page 5

An election to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Wickham Council, caused by the retirement of Alderman Grahame, took place this afternoon, with the…

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Election Day

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 August 1907 · page 5

It is now considered practically certain that the date of the election will be Wednesday, September 11, and that there will be no public holiday on that…

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State Elections. Minister for Lands in the Country

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 August 1907 · page 5

MURRURUNDI, Saturday.--Mr. Ashton, the Minister for Lands, accompanied by Mr. Flemming, addressed a large audience last night in support of Mr. Flemming's candidature. The…

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Wickham Municipal Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 August 1907 · page 8

An election to fill the vacancy for Islington Ward in the Wickham Municipal Council causes by the resignation of Alderman Grahame took place on Saturday, and resulted as follows:--J…

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Polling Day

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 6

Interest is naturally being felt in regard to the day the electors will be called upon to choose their representatives in the next Parliament, but, according to a statement made by…

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To-night's Election Meetings

Evening News · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 5

Waverley.—Lieutenant-Coionel Onslow, Waverley Hall, Ebley-street, 8 o'clock. The Mayor of Waverley, A Consett-Stephen, J. M. Pringle, and offers to speak. Mr. Frank…

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Election Campaign. the Social Side of Politics

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 11

A social gathering, promoted by the Liberal and Reform Association with the object of stimulating feminine interest in the election campaign, was held yesterday afternoon in…

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Date of the Elections Trouble Over the Rolls

The Australian Star · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 7

Mr. Carruthers, when questioned by a "Star" man yesterday on the date of the election, said: "We are In this position. The latest period Is fixed by law. It must be…

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State Elections Mr. W. H. Mahony's Candidature a Big Meeting

The Australian Star · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 8

Mr. W. H. Mahony, M.L.A., the selected Liberal and Reform candidate for the Annandale electorate, addressed a meeting of electors at the Dispensaries Hall, in…

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State Elections. the Premier on Taxation. Two Doctors on Social Work. Woman's Opportunity

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 5

At the A.B.C. Cafe yesterday, members of the Liberal and Reform League gathered to partake of afternoon tea, and, incidentally, to hear some speeches by their chiefs, or fighting men. The…

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Parliament. Commonwealth

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 406

In the Senate on Wednesday, the Transcontinental Railway Survey Bill was practically wrecked Id committee by the adoption of an amendment moved by Senator Dobson,…

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Incitement by a Parliament Man

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 9

Mr. Grayson, revolutionary Socialist, representing Colne Valley, speaking in the House of Commons yesterday, said that the soldiers [?]n Belfast were weary of…

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In Parliament. Sir William Lyne Questioned. Cargoes That Had Reached Australia

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--In the House of Representatives this afternoon, a large number of questions were asked in respect to the new tariff…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Quarantine Bill. Second Reading Carried. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 7

The House of Representatives met at 3 p.m. WOMEN'S WORK EXHIBITION. Mr. MAHON (W.A.) asked if it was true that £1000 had been paid by the Federal Government…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 10

The Speaker took the chair at 3 p.m. MEDICINE EXPORT. Mr. JOHNSON (N S.W[?]) drew the attention of the Postmaster-General to the action of…

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An Australian Navy. Reference in Parliament. No Decision Arrived At. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 9

In the House of Representatives to-day several questions were asked relative to the press cablegram recently published to the effect that tenders have been invited at…

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Waiting in Hope. Mr. Carruthers and the Capital. What Will the Federal Parliament Do? the Alternative Defined

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 9

"The course I propose to take is to hold my hands for a few weeks, and express the hope that the Federal Parliament will bring this matter to a speedy conclusion," said the State…

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The "Darby." Comments on Local Candidates

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 4

The big Spring Carnival is now approaching, and, looking through the length; list of A.J.C. Derby candidates, nothing stands out as holding a mortgage over the blue…

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State Elections. Surry-hills Contest. Sir James Graham's Candidature

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 7

At the School-hall in Devonshire-street last night Sir James Graham addressed a large number of electors in advocacy of his candidature for the Surry-hills seat. He stated that…

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The Overshadowing State Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 8

The apathy that was already being shown in regard to the State elections seems likely to develop into a kind of stupefied indifference owing to the overshadowing advent of…

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