Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

2,331 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 117

Old Order Changeth. Mr. Asquith Goes to Biarritz. Parliament Adjourned. Tributes to the Retiring Leader

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.-- Mr. Asquith has started for Biarritz to see the King with reference to the formation of a new Ministry…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

The Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives. Over-centralisation. Postal Department Discussed. Ministerial Statements. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 10

The House of Representatives to-night were given a Treasury statement upon the estimates of the Postal Department and their growth. The estimates-in-chief of the…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Portuguese Elections. Monarchists Victorious. Fatal Riots. London, April 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 9

In the elections in Portugal, monarchists have swept the country. Only six republicans have been elected, including four at Lisbon…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

A Cup Candidate

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 1

King's Cross evidently made up his mind to win Rosehill Club Handicap all the way last Saturday. Pilot S[?]wen appeared to be of the same mind as…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

To Fight Churchill. Conservatives Preparing for a Bye-election. London, Tuesday, 2.50 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 1

In anticipation of Mr. Winston Churchill's promotion to the Cabinet the Manchester Conservative are strenuously preparing for the bye-election that will be rendered…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

A.m.p. Election

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 5

Messrs. R. J. Black and F. E. Winhcombo announce their candidature for seats on the board of directors of the A. M. P. Society…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Portuguese Elections. Monarchists Sweep the Country. Serious Riots in Lisbon

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday--The Portuguese elections have resulted in a triumph for the Monarchists, who swept the country. Only six Republicans were elected, and…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Melbourne Sporting Notes. Monday. April 6. OUR A.J.C. CANDIDATES

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 49

By the end of this week, most of our candidates intended for the A.J.C. campaign should be in work on the Randwick tracks. Amongst the latest to make the journey are…

Continued on Trove, page 49 →

Autumn Racing—Candidates for the A.J.C. Meeting

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 23

Maranui. Istria. Ritchie. Emita. Host. Rocklight. Collarit. Scotland…

Continued on Trove, page 23 →

West Australian Parliament. Writs for Council Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1908 · page 8

PERTH, Wednesday.--Writs in connection with the approaching elections for the vacant Legislative. Council scats have been issued. Nominations must be lodged by April 22 and the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1908 · page 8

Mr. Kerr laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly yesterday plans, maps, etc., of the new railway from Togus to Johnston River, Cairns. The line is 19 miles…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Queensland Parliament. "No Syndicate Railways."

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1908 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Council Mr. Barlow moved the second reading of the Parliamentary Bills Referendum Bill, which had already the Assembly. The…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Essence of Parliament. Still the Disputes Bill. a "Sporting Edition."

Evening News · Thursday 9 April 1908 · page 2

The anticipation that the Legislative Council would shy at what has become known as the "preference" sub-clause in the Industrial Disputes Bill was fulfilled last evening, when…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Night Alarm. Parliament House Invaded. Fire Which Did Not Burn

Evening News · Thursday 9 April 1908 · page 2

Members of the official staff and attendants at Parliament House were last night thrown into a state of perturbation by the sudden appearance of an invading host, clad in armor, with…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Postal Estimates Passed. Appropriation Bill Through

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1908 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Discussion on the Postal Estimates, in the House of Representatives, lasted untill a quarter-past 1 this morning…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Honor of Parliament. Committee's Scope Enlarged. by 13 Votes to 32

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1908 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the Senate today the Vice-President of the Executive Council, Senator Best, brought down a motion designed to give greater powers to the committee of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Fiji. Legislative Council Elections. the Recent Hurricane. Suva, April 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1908 · page 8

The elections to the Legislative Council are now full swing. For Suva Mr. H. M. Scott, barrister, and Dr. George Fox were returned by substantial majorities. This caused…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Election Riots. the Lisbon Outbreak. London, Wednesday, 3 p.m

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 April 1908 · page 1

According to the Paris "Matin," six persons were killed outright during the election riots in Lisbon, and four others received wounds from which they afterwards died…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Queensland Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 7

BRISBANE, Thursday.—In the Legislative Council to -day the Parliamentary Bills Referendum Bill was considered in Committee, on clause 3. An amendment by Mr. Power was…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 8

The Assembly sat until 5.30 this morning, discussing the estimates of the Lands Department. During the discussion the system of private land agents came in for a good…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →