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Politics & elections, 1908

2,331 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 117

St. George Election. a Busy Saturday Night

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

On Saturday night the main thoroughfares of Kogarah and Rockdale presented an array of speakers, who enthusiastically advocated the claims of the candidates for St. George…

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Parliament to Adjourn

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 May 1908 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Prime Minister intends to make reference to the death of Mr. Kingston when the House of Representatives meets to-morrow.. He will afterwards move…

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One Parliament for Australia

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 May 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the executive of the Unification of Australia League was held at the School of Arts, under the presidency of Mr. Hodges, last evening,…

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Parliament to Adjourn. Messages of Sympathy. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 May 1908 · page 6

The Prime Minister, Mr. Deakin, said he would prefer not to say anything about Mr. Kingston than to express regret at his death. He will make a statement to the House of…

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St. George Election. the Rival Candidates. Some Personal Particulars

Evening News · Tuesday 12 May 1908 · page 2

The Liberal and Reform candidate for St. George, Alderman Wm. Taylor (Mayor of Rockdale), was born at sea in 1860, on the sailing ship Atlanta, bound for Melbourne. Ballarat…

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Mr. Deakin and Sir William Lyne Attend. Premiers' Extravagant Demands. Scheme to Be Submitted to Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 May 1908 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Several matters were dealt with in an interview between Mr. Deakin, Sir William Lyne. and the Premiers' Conference. Mr. Swinburne asked Mr. Deakin if he had…

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The St. George Election. Nominations Received To-day. Three Candidates

Evening News · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 8

Nominations closed at noon to-day for the vacancy in the St. George Electorate, caused by the resignation of Mr. J. H. Carruthers. Three were received, viz.:—…

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St. George Election. the Candidates

Evening News · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 5

Alderman W. Taylor. (LIBERAL.) Mr. G. Holt. (LABOR.)…

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The Late Mr. Kingston. Tribute in Parliament. House of Bepresentatives Adjourns. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 8

Ou the House of representatives meeting this afternoon the Prime Minister, Mr. Deakin, moved the adjournment untill the following day. Mr. Deakin, who spoke with…

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St. George Election. the Chief Secretary at Kogarah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 10

The Liberal campaign was [?]her advanced at Kogarah last night, where, at the local School of Arts, the Chief Secretary, Mr. Wood, spoke in support of the candidature of…

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The St. George Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 14

Sir--Mr. Catts is reported in your issue of Monday to have stated as follows;--"Last; year the wealth of the community increased from £10,000,000 to £13,000- 000. He asked the working men and women of the…

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Federal Corner Party. Parliament's Gravity Shaken. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 7

Mr. Page (Q.) create[?] considerable amusement in the House of Representatives to-day by asking, "Is the Treasurer aware that the corner push—" (Laughter.)…

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The St. George Election Nominations Three Candidates in the Field

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 6

The following nominations have been received for the vacancy in the electorate of St. George, caused by the resignation of Mr. Carruthers:--…

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St. George Election. Three-cornered Fight. a "Secessionist" Candidate in the Field

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 5

Yesterday was nomination day tor the vacancy in the representation or St. George in the State parliament, and a grant deal 'of surprise and disappointment was caused when it was learned…

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Montrose Election. Mr. R. Harcourt the Member. London, May 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 7

The election for Montrose Burghs to fill the vacancy in its representation in the House of Commons, due to the elevation of Mr. Morley to the House of Lords, was…

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St. George Election. Treasurer at Arncliffe

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 8

In furtherance of the candidature of Alderman William Taylor, the State Treasurer[?] Mr. Waddell, addressed the electors at the Presbyterian School Hall at Arncliffe last…

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St. George Election Taylor-- Carruthers's Bedwarmer? Lean v. Fat Years

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 4

So many utterly unreliable statements have been made by Ms.L.A. and others who have lately invaded St. George in the Liberal interest that I feel inclined to deal with…

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For the Workers. Review of the Government Policy. 'The St. George Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 8

Mr. T. Waddell, the State Treasurer, was the chief speaker, at a public meeting held at Arncliffe last night in support of the candidature of Aid. William Taylor, who is contesting the St…

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CHAMBERS. . (Before Mr.' Justice Sly.) an Irregular Election. Ousting Two Councillors

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 10

An application to oust two councillors, elected for Carrathool shire, was heard. Mr. Watt (Instructed by Mr. J. J. Carroll) moved on behalf of Henry M'Mahon, of…

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Second Edition. West Australian Elections Progress of the Poll

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 7

PERTH, Wednesday--The Legislative Council elections were quietly contested in six provinces There are four candidates for the…

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