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Politics & elections, 1908

2,331 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 117

References in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 10

During the debate in the Legislative Assembly last evening references were made to the tramway strike. Sir JAMES GRAHAM said he was sure they…

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Tale There Way Into Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 6

Mr. Donaldson made reference to the strike last night in the Legislative Assembly. He said it was well known that nearly all the married men, the older and more sober-minded…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 13

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 yesterday afternoon. THE CENSURE MOTION. Mr. O'SULLIVAN resumed the debate on…

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Above the Speaker. Sketches in Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 13

There are two things which are generally accepted as certainties--death and taxes. There is now another which may now be added to the list--Mr. M'Gowen's censure notion. It…

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Essence of Parliament. the Motion of Censure

Evening News · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 5

Mr. O'Sullivan, after his brief reference to the strike, at the outset of his speech, on Tuesday afternoon, went on to discuss the censure motion. The spending possibilities of a…

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Notes of the Week. the Farmers' Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 262

For the fifteenth, time the Farmers' Parliament is again in session. As is now the established practice, the place of assemblage is Sydney, experience having shown that the…

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Discussion in South Australian Parliament. the Treasurer's Statement

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 9

ADELAIDE, Tuesday--Mr. H. Butler, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, to-day asked the Treasurer, referring to a paragraph in the "Advertiser" on Monday respecting the…

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Farmers' Parliament. Bequests to the Minister. a Comprehensive Reply

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 7

The fifteenth annual conference of the Farmern and Settlers' Association of New South Wales was inaugurated at Royal-chambers, Hunter-street, yesterday. The…

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Question in Parliament. Men Given Till Noon To-morrow

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 273

When, the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon, Mr. M'Gowen asked the Premier whether, in the event of the men on strike returning to work, he would give a…

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Farmer's Parliament. Fifteenth Annual Conference Presidential Address. the Cry for Closer Settlement

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 12

The fifteenth annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association of New South Wales was opened yesterday at Royal chambers. The chair was occupied by Mr. John…

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The Olive Branch. Paving the Way. Conciliatory Statements in Parliament. an Excellent Understanding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 9

As Been as the Speaker took his scat in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. M'GOWEN, leader of the Opposition, rose and said:—I desire to ask the Premier a…

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The Premier's Terms Repeated in Parliament. Offer to the Men. May Return Not Later. Than Thursday. No Harshness or Vindictiveness

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 9

There was a large attendance of members in the Legislative Assembly yesterday when the House resumed consideration of the Address-in-Reply to. the Governor's speech at the…

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Notes and Anticipations The Week's Racing. TEE A.J.C. Derby Candidates. Following Favorites and the Result: Return of W. Kelso: Country Sport: R. J. Mason in Sydney:Defeat of Signorinetta: American Items. Selections for Rosehill, Moorefield, and Caulfield. The A.J.C Derby Candidates

Referee · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 1

Two months prior to the running of the A.J.C. Derby of 1906 it is doubtful whether anyone really credited Poseidon with a chance of pulling off that race, but this…

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Epsom Candidates

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 1

Race-goers had an opportunity of seeing two fancied Epsom candidates, in Rhoebus and Arlington, under silk on Saturday, and their admirers could hardly…

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A Cup Candidate

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 1

One of the interesting features of Saturday's Carlingford Mile was the reappearance, after nearly two years' absence, of that fine horse, Woolloomooloo,…

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Municipal Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 14

Following is the result of the by-election to fill the vacancy in the Rookwood Municipal Council, caused by the death of Ald. P. J. Dundon:--R. B. Arthur, 52; E. Jenkins, 49; S. A. Green, 1. There were five informal…

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Dissension in the Ranks. Members of Parliament Blamed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 8

The Trades-hall was thronged yesterday afternoon by strikers, the majority of whom said right out that they wanted to resume work before their places were filled. In one instance,…

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The Team Strike. Discussion in Parliament. the Government Victory

Evening News · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 3

Most of the time in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly last evening was spent in discussing the strike, and after the arrival of the news that it had been declared "off."…

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Essence of Parliament. the Censure Motion. Supply. All-night Sitting

Evening News · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 2

For the most part the speeches in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night were directed to the subject of the strike, and are reported elsewhere…

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South Australian Loan. Explanation in Parliament. Comparison with New South Wales

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 9

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.-- Directly the Assembly met the leader of the Opposition, Mr. Butler, asked the Premier whether any further communication had been received from the…

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