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Politics & elections, 1908

2,331 stories in Sydney's papers · page 83 of 117

Menzies Parliamentary Election. Defeated Candidate Issues Writ

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 October 1908 · page 8

PERTH, Sunday.--Mr. Gregory (Minister for Mines) to-day issued a writ claiming that Mr. Buzzacott (L.)--who was recently declared elected by a majority of seven votes for…

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The State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 October 1908 · page 6

Government business is to be taken after tea in the Legislative Assembly to-day. Before tea an opportunity will be given to proceed with private members' bills, but the time will not…

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Teetotal Will Former Member of Parliament's Ban on Licences Injunction to Heirs

The Australian Star · Tuesday 6 October 1908 · page 3

Remarkable provisions, designed to prevent the sale of intoxicating liquors on his estates, are contained in the will of Colonel Richard Pilkington, of Rainford Hall, St. Helens,…

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The American Election Revelations From New York. Another Scandal. Republicans Accused of "Graft."

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 October 1908 · page 7

LONDON, Sunday Afternoon.--Reuter's' New York correspondent reports that the Democrats accuse well-known Republicans, including relations of Mr. W. J. Taft, the…

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West Australian Elections. Synopsis of the Polling

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 10

PERTH, Tuesday .--The Electoral Registrar has published a synopsis of the late polling in the general election, showing 68.75 per cent, of the persons entitled to vote did so, an increase…

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References in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 6

Several references to the dispute were made in the course of the debate. Mr. O'SULLIVAN said that Mr. Vernon had made a mistake…

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State Parliament. Tuesday, October 6

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 11

In the Legislative Assembly, Petitions in support of the Girls' Protection Bill were presented by Mr. Cohen from, the National Council of Women, by Mr. Mahony from…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 7

The Speaker took the chair yesterday afternoon at half-past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The TREASURER, in reply to Colonel…

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Above the Speaker. Sketches in Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 14

Some time during the period when he was Premier of this State, Sir Joseph Carruthers gave a promise concerning legislation in regard to what is known as the "coupon" system. Sir…

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Reference in Debate. Further Comments in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 10

During the debate on the Budget last night further references were made to the dispute regarding the Auditor-General's reports. Mr. DAVID STOREY said he understood that…

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Statement in Parliament. Mr. Vernon and Mr. Waddell

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 10

Immediately the formal business was cleared away in the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. WADDELL Said he desired to offer an explanation in regard to a statement he made in…

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Essence of Parliament. the Budget Debate. Not Yet Concluded

Evening News · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 3

The business of Parliament last evening was again the Budget debate. Ordinarily, private members' matters would have occupied the whole evening. But the Government having…

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State Parliament. Wednesday, October 7

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 October 1908 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly, The resolution in Committee of Ways and Means, covering the Treasurer's financial statement, was further discussed, and carried…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 October 1908 · page 11

The Speaker tok the chair yesterday afternoon at half-past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The PREMIER, in reply to Mr. O'sullivan,…

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Essence of Parliament. a Surprise Vote. Collapse of the Budget Debate. Sydney Harbor Trust

Evening News · Thursday 8 October 1908 · page 8

A great surprise was experienced in the Legislative Assembly last evening. The Budget i debate came to an unexpected termination at 7 o'clock. The general impression was that…

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Election of Committees

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 October 1908 · page 10

At a meeting of delegates held at the Sports Club the business included the election of the pennant committee. The following were chosen;--F.A. Morgan, A. Louden, E.F. Sutton…

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State Parliament. Thursday, October's

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 4

In the Legislative Council, Mr. Creed withdrew his motion in relation, to the proposed inebriate institution on Rabbit and Milson's Islands…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 10

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. NEW MEMBER. The PRESIDENT announced the appointment of Sir Joseph Hector Carruthers as a…

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Second Edition Late Sitting of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 7

The Legislative Assembly sat until halfpast 2 this morning. Messrs. Trefle, Burgess, G. A. Jones, Peters, and Stuart-Robertson spoke in opposition to the conversion of…

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Women's Parliament a Big Programme State Debts and Defence

The Australian Star · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 1

The Women's Parliament, which will open officially on Monday next at 11 a.m. at St. James's Hall, will be followed by an afternoon session at the same place. The…

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