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Politics & elections, 1908

2,331 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 117

The Belgium Elections. Government Majority Reduced. London, May 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 May 1908 · page 9

Reuter's correspondent reports that the elections in Belgium have reduced the majority of the Government to eight. At the last general election in Belgium, hold…

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Questions in Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 7

The report of the Cabinet committee on postal affairs was referred to in question in the House of Representatives to-day by Sir John Forrest, who said that it was in the report…

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The Dignity of Parliament. a magazine article was [?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 6

A magazine article was paraded before members of the House of Representatives to-day as another slander on the Legislature. it stated that during the recent crisis forces were…

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Protection for Parliament. Professor Pitt Cobbett's Views. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 8

Professor Pitt Cobb[?]tt. of Sydney University, has supplied answers to questions submitted to him by a committee appointed to advise as to the procedure to be adopted when…

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In Federal Session. by the Grace of the Caucus. Parliament to Prorogue. Mr. Deakin Remains Prime Minister

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The protracted and anxious negotiations between the Government and the Labor caucus to ascertain now far the Government shall be allowed to continue…

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Adelaide By-elections. Interesting Contests in Store

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 7

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—Cr. E. Frinsdorf, of North Adelaide, has been selected by the National Defence League for the vacancy in the Adelaide district of the House of Assembly,…

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Honour of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 6

The Parliamentary committee appointed to report as to the procedure to be adopted dealing with slanders against Parliament met to-day. After the meeting Sir John Quick…

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Slanders Against Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 7

MELBOURNE Thursday The committee of the Federal Parliament appointed to draw up a method of procedure for dealing with slanders against Parliament today finally considered Its…

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Dignity of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 6

The dignity of the Commonwealth Parliament has not been particularly conspicuous of late, and it has had to put up with some outside comment the reverse of…

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Disturbing a Council Meeting. Member of Parliament Fined. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 7

At the Bendigo City Court to-day Mr. Glass, M.L.A. for Bendigo East, was charged with having disturbed the proceedings of the Bendigo City Council on March 27, on which date…

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Honor of Parliament Punishment of Slanderers Report of the Privilege Committee Procedure to Be Adopted Melbourne

The Australian Star · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day Sir John Quick submitted a progress report of the Privilege Committee, the recommendations of which are as follow:--…

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White Ants Again. Ravages at Parliament House

Evening News · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 15

Another crusade against white ants has been started at Parliament House. As a result of labors already carried out, there te at present to be seen on a table in one of the lobbies an…

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Parliament's Honor. Procedure for Protection. Liability of Publishers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- The Joint Select Committee of the Federal Houses on the procedure for the trial and punishment of persons charged with breach of the powers, privileges,…

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Honour of Parliament. Legislation Recommended. Criticism to Be a Crime. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 14

The Federal Parliamentary Committee which has been investigating the question o[?] the procedure to be taken regarding alleged slanderous statements concerning the…

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The Bill in Parliament. Treasurer and Ex-treasurer. Sir John Forrest's Indignation. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 13

There was a heated scene for a few minutes in the House of Representatives this morning. Sir John Forrest has been of late gradually working up his feelings towards Sir…

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Federal Bombshell Treasurer's Hasty Action. States' Balances Stopped. Excitement in Parliament. Surplus Revenue Bill Anticipated. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 13

Great excitement was furnished by Sir John Forrest just as the House of Representatives was about to adjourn to-night. He road a telegram he had received…

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Federal Parliament's Honor

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 May 1908 · page 12

The Federal Parliamentary Committee which has been investigating the question of the procedure to be taken regarding alleged slanderous statements concerning the Legislature and…

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The Honor of Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 May 1908 · page 7

The State Premier, Mr. Wade, when asked his opinion, on the recommendations of the Federal committee to pass legislation to deal with alleged slanderous…

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New Front for Parliament House. Likely to Be Erected Shortly

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 May 1908 · page 7

Although no official action appears to have yet been taken regarding the work, it is reported. In certain quarters that arrangements will shortly be made to have…

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Monday in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 8

Sir John Forrest may move the adjournment of the House to-morrow in order to ventilate the matter. There is a difficulty in the way, however, Monday being an unusual day for…

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