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Politics & elections, 1908

2,331 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 117

English Bye-election. the Tariff and Preference

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 March 1908 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday.--Mr. Arthur Du Cros, Unionist, a son of Air. Harvey Du Cros, Unionist (Hastings), who resigned his seat in the House of Commons,has been…

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The New Protection the Power of Parliament Melbourne

The Australian Star · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 7

The "new protection" test case was continued before the High Court to-day, when Mr. Mitchell, K.C., who hod obtained leave to intervene on behalf of the State of…

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Congo Free State. King Leopold Surrenders. Parliament Supreme. Germany's Support Denied. London, March 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 7

A compromise has been arrived at between King Leopold and, his Government on the terms of the treaty for the annexation of the Congo Free State…

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When Parliament Meets

Evening News · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 5

The New South Wales Cabinet has put the finishing touches to the Governer's Speech, to be read on Tuesday next, when Parliament opens. It is understood that the House will…

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The New Protection the Power of Parliament. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 15

The "New Protection" test case was continued before the High Court to-day. when Mr. Mitchell K.C., who is representing the State of Victoria, concluded his address…

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Lord Tweedmouth's Statement. Purely Personal Letter. Parliament to Be Informed. London, March 6, 12.30 p.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 13

Lord Tweedmouth, First Lord of the Admiralty, authorises the statement that the letter from the German Emperor is of a purely personal character, and does not…

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Matrimonial Candidates. Qualifying Examinations. Domestic Economy

Evening News · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 14

One educational authority, at least in England has raised the ^question whether it would not be well in the case of engaged couples to p[?]ai then through a preliminary examination as to…

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Has Mr. Carruthers Resigned? Candidates Already Announced. the Ex-premier Refuses

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 March 1908 · page 9

A report was freely circulated in Rock[?] and the adjoining district yesterday to the effect that Mr. J. H. Carruthers had resigned his seat as parliamentary representative of St…

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Mayor of Redferns Election. Was It Legal?

Evening News · Monday 9 March 1908 · page 2

At a recent meeting of Redfern Council, the question was raised whether the Mayor was legally appointed to the position under the local government ordinances. One of the…

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Opening of Parliament. Motion of Censure. Mr. Keele's Removal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 7

The opening of Parliament will take place at noon to-day, when the Governor will read a short speech intimating the reasons for calling members together. The opening…

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Federal Parliament. to Meet To-morrow. Another Temporary Supply Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Monday. -- The first business to be taken by the House of Representatives on Wednesday will be a Temporary Supply Bill. The Commonwealth has been living on…

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Opening of Parliament. To-day's Ceremony. Lively Scene in Macquarie Street

The Australian Star · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 5

The scene in Macquarle-street on the occasion of the opening of Parliament to-day was quite up to the usual mark. There was a fair sprinkling of people, some of whom…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives. Capital Site Bill. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 8

The Senate meets as usual to-morrow afternoon, and on the following day the House of Representatives will again come into life after a holiday of nearly three months. How…

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State Parliament. to Be Opened To-day. Arbitration and Cancellen Leases. a Censure Motion Threatened

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 7

The short session of the State Parliament to deal with the two questions of arbitration and cancellation of leases will commence to-day. Though the session is to be a very brief one,…

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N.s.w. Parliament Opened. Today's Ceremony. Governor's Speech. the Arbitration Question. Those Cancelled Improvement Leases

Evening News · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 4

The second session of the 21st Parliament of New South Wales was opened at soon to-day with the usual formalities. As is customary on such occasions, the Legislative Council…

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Fire Brigades Board. Election of City Council Member. "Ugly Features of Public Life."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 9

At the quarterly meeting of the City Council yesterday the Lord Mayor presided. The only business set down for consideration was the election of a member to serve on the…

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Presidential Election. Mr. Hughes's Candidature. London, March 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 7

The Republican Committee of New York State has endorsed the candidature of Mr. C. Hughes, Governor of the State, for the Presidency…

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The United States. After the Financial Crisis. a Presidential Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 March 1908 · page 7

LONDON, Monday. -- Stockholders representing 40,000,000 dollars (£8,000,000) have assented to the reopening of the Knickerbocker Trust, which failed in the financial…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 8

The second session of the twenty-first Parllament of New South Wales was opened at noon yesterday by his Excellency Sir Harry Rawson. The…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1908 · page 10

The President, Sir Trancis Suttor, took the Chair at noon yesterday. PROCLAMATION. The Clerk read the proclamation calling…

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