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Politics & elections, 1908

2,331 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 117

Condition of the Ship. Questions in Parliament. Imputations Against Government Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 8

At a late hour–last night, in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. KELLY asked whether Mr. Waddell would lay upon the table the report of the Inspection…

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Improvement Leases. Grants by Mr. Carruthers and Mr. Crick. Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 3

A series of questions on the general subject of improvement leases were asked in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday evening. Mr. Peters directed the following to the…

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Essence of Parliament. an Assembly Field Night. Industrial Disputes Bill. the Beta's Condition

Evening News · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly opened its doors again last evening, and merriment and the sounds of joyous life were once more heard. With only the Legislative Council sitting…

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The "Star" in Parliament More Secret Information Makes Mr. Wade Angry Mr. Waddell Cornbrid

The Australian Star · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 1

The exclusive information appearing in the"Star" from time to time was again much discussed in Parliament yesterday. After Mr. Carmichael had made a personal…

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To-day's Parliament. "To Discredit the Country." Government's Immigration Policy. Statement by Mr. Wade

Evening News · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Edden asked the Premier whether he was aware that as a result of the action of the Immigration Bureau, the northern coal-mining…

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The Sydenham Train Collision. a Passenger's Statement. a Reference in Parliament (Continued from page 8.)

Evening News · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 7

Mr. A. B. Cockburn, who with Mr. Price, M.L.A., and one of the attendant at Parliament House, were the only passengers by the Parliamentary train, which collided with some…

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Deakin Ministry. Reverse in Parliament. Considering Its Position. Defeat Caused by Labour Motion. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 7

At a late hour to-night the Deakin party Buffered a reverse, which caused Mr. Deakin to adjourn the House until Wednesday in order that the Government might conslder its…

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The Strike. Permits to Ship. Inexperienced Crews. Debate in Parliament Serious Allegations. Considerations of Public Safety

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. M 'GOWEN referred to the granting of permits 'to' sailors to ship in vessels affected by the present trouble he shipping business…

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Critical Debate. in Federal Parliament. Post -Office Reform Demanded. Royal Commission Wanted. Labor Party' Turns Restive

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—in the' House of Representatives every third Thursday is set apart for the ventilation griovances. The question is taken on the motion to go into…

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References in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 14

In the Legislative Council this afternoon, the President formally announced the death of Mr. F. T. Humphrey, the Deputy-Chairman of Committees of the Chamber…

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Current Literature. the Spirit of Parliament

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

Mr. Duncan Schywann, M.P., has written an agreeable book in "The Spirit of Parliament" (Alston Rivers), which is very properly dedicated to the 5545 electors of Cheshire, who…

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Questions in Parliament. Official Information Supplied

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 16

In reply to questions in the Legislative Assembly members of the Government have supplied the following information: -- STRATHMERTON-TOCUMWAL-FINLEY RAILWAY…

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Immigrants and Miners. Question in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 16

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. EDDEN asked the Premier if he was aware that, owing to the action of the Immigration Bureau, the northern districts had been so…

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Shortage of Railway Trucks. References in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 16

Further reference was made in the Legislative Assembly last evening to the shortage of railway trucks for the carriage of live stock…

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Unemployed Miners. the Immigration Policy. Discussion in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 14

During question time in the Legislative Assembly yesterday members contrived to occupy a good deal of time with reference to the unemployed in different parts of the State, and…

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Essence of Parliament. Industrial Disputes Bill How the Council's Amendments Fared

Evening News · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 7

Notwithstanding the Premier's explanation that the amendments made by the Legislative council to the industrial Disputes Bill were mainly of a drafting character, members of the…

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THE Newsletter. a Paper for the People. Parliament and Labour Troubles

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 1

After a great struggle the Legislative Assembly has passed a Bill to solve the troubles between Labor and Capital;…

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Women Worriers at Westminster. to Force the Hand of Parliament. House of Lords Invaded by Peeresses

Evening News · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 3

The recent attempt by suffragettes to storm the House of Commons, and their subsequent committal to Holloway Gaol, on their own initiative, does not come as a surprise, seeing that…

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The Coming Election the Campaign Commences Mr. John Hurley at Rockdale

The St George Call · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 8

There was a good roll up at Rockdale Town Hall on Monday evening to hear Mr. John Hurley advance his claims for the suffrages of St. George…

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Selecting a Candidate

The St George Call · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 3

Mr. Carruthers' resignation is not yet made. This is as far as we know just now--but circumstances incline us to the belief that it can be only a matter of…

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