Epsom Candidates
A great number of Epsom candidates Were in the field for the Rosehill Admiral Sperry Stakes on Saturday, but on this loan none of them, with tire exception of…
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New Zealand Parliament. Wellington
The Government brought down a measure by which local bodies' special loans may be guaranteed by the Government to the extent of half a million per annum. Provision is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →N.s.w. Parliament. to Meet Again
"Parliament will meet on Tuesday," said the Premier (Mr. Wade) to an "Evening News" reporter this afternoon. This was in reply to a statement that it was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local Government. Our State System. Municipalism at Work. Municipal Measures Before Parliament
A group of measures now before Parliament is deserving of the attention of municipal men. These are:-(1) A bill for securing the wholesomeness and purity of food and drugs and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →West Australian Elections. Writs Issued
PERTH, Wednesday.--Writs were issued to-day for the general election, returnable on September 19. In the case of far-away north-west…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Elections in the West
In the coming West Australian general elections the Moore Government will at any rate have the advantage of going before the electors when the State is enjoying good…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Re-assembling of Parliament
It has been stated that a desire was expressed by certain members of the Opposition that the meeting of the State Parliament should be postponed for a week in order to enable…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →West Australian Elections. Different Polling Days
PERTH, Friday. -- Though polling day for the general elections is fixed for September 11, the date for the north-west electorates has been extended by a special "Gazette" proclamation…
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The price of strawberries has been occupying the serious attention of the House of Commons, and the popular chairman of the Kitchen Committee, Sir Alfred Jacoby,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The American Election
Negro. "Do you know, Horatio, dat every boy bez a chance ter be de President of the United States?" His Pal (thoughtfully): "Well, I'll sell my…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →West Australian Elections. Candidate for Secession
PERTH, Sunday.--The political Labor Party has at length resolved to run a candidate for Fremantle against Mr. Price, Minister for Works. This reduces the number of electorates…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Illuminations and Decorations. the Importance Oe the Flag. Federal Parliament Buildings
MELBOURNE, Sunday.--For decorative effects Melbourne has relied principally on the use of flags, hung on ropes stretching from the tops of the buildings across the wide thoroughfares. In…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →N.s.w. Parliament. to Reopen To-morrow. Land Matters and Tramway Affairs. Concerning Railway Engines
The New South Wales Parliament, which adjourned over the visit of the American Fleet to Sydney, is to resume business to-morrow. The attendance of members is not…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Parliament Resumes
Though several Ministers, including the Premier, are away in Melbourne, the Legislative Assembly will resume its sittings to-day. The business does not promise to be very important,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Federal Address. Presentation From Parliament
MELBOURNE, Monday.--A few minutes before the guests sat down to the banquet to-night, there was a distinguished gathering in the Senate Chamber, and Real-Admiral Sperry…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Country Libel Action. Member of Parliament Claims £2000
The bearing was commenced this morning in the Banco Court before the Chief Justice and a jury of an action brought by Albert Ernest Collins, M.L.A. against William James…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Assistant Building Inspector. Seventy-five Candidates
The attraction possessed by a fairly permanent position has again been illustrated. The City Council recently decided to invite applications for the position of assistant…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Women As Candidates
The Women's Local Government Society is making strenuous efforts to promote the candidature of suitable women at the next elections to the London borough and town councils. A…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New South Wales. Parliament. Legislative Assembly
The Speaker took the chair at half-past yesterday afternoon. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The MINISTER FOR WORKS, in reply to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Smoke Nuisance. Discussion in Parliament
In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. BROUGHTON moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the urgent necessity of early legislation being passed to minimise the…
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