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Politics & elections, 1908

2,331 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 117

Melbourne Gallops. Futurity Stakes Candidates, Good Sprints To-day

Evening News · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 5

MELBOURNE. Friday.—The chief interest in the doings at Flemington this morning centred round the movements of the Futurity Stakes candidates, most of whom were…

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Local Government Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 9

FRUNA.—The following candidates have been nominated for the Erina Shire:—A Riding: G. Goldsmith, A. Wilkinson. B Riding: E. Woodbury C. Waters. D Riding: J. Lilley, M. Ward. E Riding; C. L. Tange,…

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Redfern's Mayor. His Election Challenged

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 8

At last night's meeting of the Redfern Council, [?] T. H. Dearin challenged the validity of the Mayor's (Ald J. Leitch) election, on the grounds that there was no duly appointed chairman, the council clerk (Mr. R…

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Queensland Politics Parliament Meets on March 3. Leadership of Parties

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 10

BRISBANE, Friday. -- A proclamation was issued this morning calling. together both Houses of Parliament for the despatch of business on March 3…

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Senate Election. Mr. Vardon 7000 Ahead. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 14

Two of the seven divisions of South Australia are now complete, so far as the Senate election scrutiny is concerned. Others, with the exception of Adelaide, are expected on…

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Redfren's Mayor Election in Order

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 4

In regard to the election of Alderman John Leitch as Mayor of Redfern the legality of which was questioned at the last meeting of the Redfern Council, the council clerk…

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Presidential and Mayoral Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 12

WANGOOLA. -- Cr. Sloan has been re-elected president of the Wangoola Shire Council. WINDSOR. WINDSOR, Friday. -- Windsor Municipal Council has…

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Hornsby Shire Council. Election of President. Councillor Roberts' Strong Objections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 10

The first meeting of the new council was held on Thursday evening Present: Councillors Nixon (President), Morris, Roberts, Ramsay, Jones, Nicolosn…

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Parliament Meets March 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 February 1908 · page 8

A proclamation having been issued summoning Parliament to meet on Tuesday, March 3. A meeting of the Parliamentary Labour party will be held on Monday next. A…

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Parliamentary Election. Challenge to Redmondites

Evening News · Monday 24 February 1908 · page 4

LONDON, Sunday Evening.—An election held yesterday to SH the vacancy in the House of Commons for Leitrim Nortn, caused by the resignation of Mr. C. J. Dolan (Nfttio-…

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The Arbitration Act. Parliament to Meet on March 10

Evening News · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 5

It was announced this afternoon that the New South Wales Parliament would be called to meet for the dispatch of business on Tuesday, March 10. The object of the meeting of…

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An Irish By-election. Sinn Fein Candidate Defeated

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 7

LONDON, Sunday Afternoon.--The election for North Leitrim, Ireland, rendered necessary by the retirement of Mr. C. J. Dolan, a member of the Sinn Fein Party,…

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The Commonwealth. Senate Election. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 6

It is improbable that the result of the South Australian election for the Senate vacancy will be declared before March 14. Mr. Vardon, therefore, will be unable to take his seat…

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Irish By-election. a Fatal Challenge. London, Feb. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 7

The by-election at North Leitrim caused by Mr. C. J. Dolan resigning, as a challenge to the Redmondites, resulted as follows:-…

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Bland Shire Election West Wyalong

The Australian Star · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 6

The Bland shire election, which was deferred owing to a technical error occurring in the first set of nomination papers, took place to-day. The poll at West Wyalong was…

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An Irish Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 6

The result of an exceptionally interesting by-election in Ireland, reported by the cable this morning, tends to show how grievously, a politician may be mistaken as to the…

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The State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 8

The decision of the State Government to convene Parliament early next month has not been arrived at without substantial cause. For practical purposes the…

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Parliament to Meet on March 10 to Deal with Arbitration

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 7

The State rPemier informed a "Star" man yesterday that Parliament will resume its sittings on March 10, in order to deal with legislation affecting the Arbitration…

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Meeting Oe Parliament. Fixed for March 10. Arbitration Bill and Improvement Leases

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 9

In compliance with the promise made by the Premior befor the last session closed. Parliament will meet on March 10, primarily to deal with the industrial arbitration law…

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Meeting of Parliament Arranged for March 10. a Short Session. Arbitration and Cancelled Leases

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 9

The Government has decided that Parliament shall meet for the despatch of business on Tuesday, March 10. The session is to be a short one, and members will be called together for…

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