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Politics & elections, 1908

2,331 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 117

By-election Struggles the Wolverhampton East Contest. Great Reversal of Voting. Majority of 2865 Reduced to Eight

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon.--The contest for the by-election at Wolverhampton East, rendered necessary by the elevation of Sir H, H. Fowler (Chancellor of the…

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New Hebrides Court. Suitable Candidate Wanted

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday.--In the House of Commons last night, in reply to Major Anstruther-Gray (Unionist, St. Andrew's Burghs), Colonel Seely (Under-Secretary to…

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A Sober Parliament

Evening News · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 3

Replying to the toast of "The Parliament," at the picnic of C. G. Hatte, Limited, on Wednesday, Mr. Stuart-Robertson. M.L.A., Labor member for Camperdown, was delighted to be…

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Questions in Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 6

Reference was made by Mr. Kelly (N.S.W.) in the House of Representatives to-day to the proposed immigration of a number of Aberdeen fishermen to New South Wales for…

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Federal Financial Scheme. Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.—Several questions relating to the Federal scheme dealing with State debts were asked in the House of Representatives this morning…

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Federal Parliament. Post Office, Rifles, and Finance

Evening News · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.—In the House of Representatives this afternoon Mr. Willis (N.S.W.) asked the Postmaster General whether he was aware that the Instruction that the…

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Charge of Corruption. Sensational Scene. in Federal Parliament. Sir William Lyne Apologises. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 6

The most sensational and exciting scene that has ever occurred in the history of the Commonwealth Parliament took place this afternoon in the House of Representatives…

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"In the Bag." a Great Scene. in the Federal Parliament. Statement by the Treasurer. Indignant Members

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--A sensational scene occurred in the House of Representatives this afternoon. While the kerosene duties were being…

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Teachers' Examination. Two Hundred Candidates

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

The Department of Public Instruction [?] still in need of male and female teachers for the smallest country schools, and an examination of candidates, who must be between the…

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St. George Election. Mr. J. A. Hogue at Bexley

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 5

At the Bexley Council-chambers last night, Mr. J. A. Hogue addressed a meeting on behalf of the Ministerial candidate, Ald. W. Taylor. Mr. John Graham was elected to the chair…

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St. George Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 8

LABOR (in the background): 'I'm afraid that coat will do it!"…

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The Ways of Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 8

MR. STUART-ROBERTSON, who represents Camperdown in tie State Parliament, but hasn't represented it long, is astonished at the unbusiness-like habits and methods of…

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Parliament's Honor. an Investigation Sought. Sir William Lyne Unwilling

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- When the House of Representative met to-day, Mr. REID, referring to yesterday's incident, asked the Treasurer, in the absence of the Prime Minister,…

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Free Fights in Parliament. Famous "Scenes" in the House of Commons. the King Was Once Asked to Withdraw

Evening News · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 13

What was perhaps the most remarkable "scene" enacted in the House of Commons since the days of Cromwell had its origin, curiously enough, in a comparatively trifling and…

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The Labour Candidate

The St George Call · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 4

Mr. G. B. Holt and his supporters have also been active. On Monday the candidate spoke at Oddfellow's Hall, Arncliffe. On Tuesday, Mr. Stuart…

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Election Meetings. Liberals Set the Ball Rolling

The St George Call · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 4

On Monday night, in the presence of a good gathering the views of the Liberal candidate, and that of the Liberal party were placed before St. George…

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St. George Election. a Liberal Rally

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 17

A rally of the Liberal forces has been arranged for to-night. Mr. A. G. F. James, M.L.A., and the Federal representative of the electorate, Mr. W. E. Johnson, M.H.R, will speak at…

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Scene in Federal Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 May 1908 · page 12

A sensational and exulting scene took place in the House of Representatives on Thursday. While the duty on kerosene was being discussed. Sir William Lyne made an [?] which…

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Is a Federal Election Anticipated ?

Evening News · Monday 11 May 1908 · page 6

The electoral registrars of the Commonwealth have been requested to report, for the information of the Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth, whether there is available at…

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Fight for Chlldeen's Homes. Hostilities Resumed. Elections by Miss Sutherland. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 May 1908 · page 8

Trouble between Miss Sutherland and the committee of management of the Sutherland Homes for Children, upon which public attention has been focussed for same time, was…

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