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Politics & elections, 1908

2,331 stories in Sydney's papers · page 71 of 117

Essence of Parliament. the Smoke Nuisance. Ax Early Count Out

Evening News · Wednesday 2 September 1908 · page 4

A great public fear was allayed last evening when the N.S.W. Parliament reassembled. Considerable alarm concerning the welfare of the country had been engendered by the rumor…

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The Americans Marching in Spring-street Melbourne Near the Federal Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 September 1908 · page 11

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Notes and Anticipations Spring Candidates and their Preparations. Racing at Moorefield. Woolloomooloo a Winner; Kyeadgerie Backed and Beaten: Some Close Finishes; Mooltan's Track Form: Death of Gaulus; Severity's W.A. Wins; New Zealand Arrivals; Warwick Farm Races. Derby Possibilities. The A.J.C. Derby

Referee · Wednesday 2 September 1908 · page 1

THE last filly to win an A.J.C. Derby was Picture. In 1898, and thought Lee-Metford and Cocos were among those behind her on…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 6

The work done in the Legislative Council yesterday was almost entirely confined to a discussion on a motion by Dr. Cullen affirming the desirability of consolidatig and…

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State Parliament. Wednesday, September 2

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 5

In the Legislative Council, The Friendly Societies' Subvention Bill was read a first time. A motion by Dr. Cullen that in the opinion…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 11

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. BARRIER TRAMWAY BILL. Mr. FLOWERS, on behalf of Mr. Dick, brought up the report of the select committee…

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Shortage of Trucks. References in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 7

The difficulty experienced by the Railway Department, in meeting the heavy demand for trucks was again referred, to in the Legislative Assembly last evening…

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Essence of Parliament. Closer Settlement. Peel River Estate Proposal

Evening News · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 6

One of the things a member of Parliament has to learn is that, when he asks a question, he most not talk about it. There must be no comment There were one or two offenders…

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Federal Elections the South Sydney Seat Mr. Fisher Mentioned As a Candidate

The Australian Star · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 1

It is probable that the Federal elections will take place in May next year. Both Liberal and Labor parties, are beginning to bestir themselves Great interest is…

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Closer Settlement. Peel River Resumption. Debate in Parliament. Fixing the Price

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 7

The consideration of the Government proposals for the resumption of the Peel River, Sunny Ridge, Walla Walla, and Droubalgle estates was commenced in the Legislative…

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One Hundred Loeomotives. to Be Made in England. Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 2

Notice of a number of questions concerning lecomotive construction has been given in the Legislative Assembly for this evening. Mr. Price will ask the Minister for Works…

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Catholics in Parliament Their, Proposed Exclusion. Mr. Dooley M.L.A., on Varney Parkes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 17

Speaking last week at Mudgee in answer to the sectarian ranting of Mr. V. Parkes M.L.A., in the same town, some time before Mr. J. Dooley. M.L.A., said he had read in…

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Vermont State Election

Evening News · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday Evening.—The Republicans Hearts have won the Vermont State elections by a majority of 28,000…

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Liberal Organisation. Prepare for Next Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 3

A meeting of the organising committee of the Liberal and Reform Association was held in the rooms, 109 Pitt-street, yesterday. to deal with the report of the organising…

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Labour Senate Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 3

In accordance with the instructions received at the last annual conference the executive of the Political Labour League of N.S.W. have taken prompt steps to select their three…

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Local Government Conference. Election of Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 September 1908 · page 4

The Local Government Association Conference continued its sittings yesterday morning. Mr. Wheeler presided. Cr. F. Dunn (Coreen) moved, and Ald. R. T…

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State Parliament. Thursday, September 3

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly, The adjournment of the House was moved by Mr. PARKES to discuss the necessity of the Government causing to be completed the Royal…

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Tivoli Beach. Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 10

Notice has been given in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. Carmichael of the following questions to the Premier:—1. Is it a fact that the Mayor of Woollahra recently offered the…

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New South Waies Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 4

The Speaker took the chair at half-past [?] o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The PREMIER, asked by Mr. Carmichael if…

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Suburban Railway Engines. Alleged Shortage. Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Friday 4 September 1908 · page 2

Mr. Beeby has given notice of the following questions to the Treasurer in the Legislative Assembly:—(1) Is it a fact that the Locomotive…

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