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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

2,331 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 117

Queensland. the Elections. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 8

It is officially announced that writs for the, elections will be issued on January 3. The nominations will close on January 15, and polling day is fixed for February 5…

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Rhodes Scholars Colonial Candidates' Success

The Australian Star · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 7

The trustees of the Rhodos Scholarship Fund have adopted a wise course in publishing annually for general information a report on the operation of the Trust and the…

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Municipal Elections. to Take Place on February 1. How to Obtain Nomination

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 4

On February 1 the first municipal elections (outside the shires) under the new Act will be hold, though the Government has power to postpone the elections in special cases. For…

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Roll-collectors As Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 January 1908 · page 7

"Ratepayer No. II." writes:—"I know of one candidate in the field, contesting for municipal honours, who has recently been employed collecting the municipal roll for the ward…

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Rhodes Scholars Colonial Candidates' Success

The Australian Star · Thursday 2 January 1908 · page 6

The trustees of the Rhodes Scholarship Fund have adopted a wise course in publishing annually for general information a report on the operation of the Trust and the…

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Queensland Elections. Premier at Bundaberg. Three-party Scheme Condemned

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 January 1908 · page 7

BUNDABERG (Q.), Wednesday,--Mr. Philp, accompanied by Sir Alfred S. Cowley, arrived from Brisbane to-day, and proceeded to the Show Grounds, where the Caledonian sports…

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Opening of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 January 1908 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--It is officially announced that the King will open Parliament on January 29. His Majesty will be accompanied by Queen Alexandra…

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Imperial Parliament. Date of Next Session. London, Jan. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1908 · page 7

It is officially announced that King Edward will open Parliament on the 29th inst. Queen Alexandra will accompany his Majesty…

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British Politics. Prime Minister's Views. Work Before Parliament. London, Jan. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1908 · page 7

The Prime Minister, Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman, has still a wan and strained look, though he is considerably better. On being interviewed at Biarritz, he…

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South Australia. Senate Election. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 January 1908 · page 8

In the Executive Council this morning it was decided that the Senate election should take place on February 15. Nominations will be received on January 21…

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New York Letter. Significant Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 January 1908 · page 6

NEW YORK, November 17.--Though no Congress elections were held this month, the choice of various State and municipal officers throughout the country was significant. Not oven the…

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"Rainbow" Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 11

There was an unexpected dash of colour given to a colourless debate in the Chamber of Deputies, writes the Paris correspondent of the London "Daily Express," by the arrival…

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Local Government. the Municipal Elections. Probable Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 14

Although the date of the municipal elections under the Local Government Act is nearly a month distant, keen interest is already manifested in the event, and already names of…

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Queensland. Writs Issued for Election. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 14

Writs for the election were issued to-day, together with a list of polling-places. The Government Printer has completed printing the electoral rolls…

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Writs for the Election Issued

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 10

BRISBANE, Friday.--Mr. Philp will leave for Townsville about a fortnight hence. The Government Printer has completed the printing of the State rolls, being a fortnight…

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Appeal to the People. the Queensland Election. Premier's Manifesto. General Reforms Indicated

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 10

BRISBANE, Friday.--Mr. Philp, the Premier, this afternoon issued his manifesto to the electors of Queensland. He opened with a request for the renewal of the confidence placed…

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Municipal Election Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 11

A requisition to Mr. Henry Dreis, asking him to stand for election as an alderman for Fairfield Ward, is being energetically canvassed, and already a large…

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Municipal Election Notes. (Continued from page 11.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 12

As far as the Hornsby Shire is concerned, there is almost certain to be a contest in each of the three ridings. Of the present members of the council…

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The Senate Vacancy. Labour Candidate Selected. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1908 · page 7

At a special meeting of the United Labour Party, held last night, Mr. J. V. O'Loghlin was chosen to contest the vacancy in the Senate, caused through the seat held by him…

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Queensland Elections. Labor and the Postal Ballot. Farmers and the Wages Board

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 January 1908 · page 5

BRISBANE, Sunday.--Mr. Losina's nomination for Clermont was the only one received by the Workers' Political Organisation, and his nomination has been accepted…

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