New England Politics. the Coming Elections
Things are all of a muddle in the political world of Australia, and they are apparently drifting from bad to worse. We are in want of a stable…
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The Chief Justiceship. Statement by the Premier. Not a Candidate
The Premier (Mr. Wade) has supplied us with the following regarding his attitude in respect to the Chief Justiceship:— "Since the granting of leave to Sir…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Willoughby Municipal Election
Little interest was taken in the Willoughby municipal by-election, which took place yesterday. Messrs. Hugh Duff and J. S. Whatmore were the candidates. There were two…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Parliamentary Election of Ministers
Some Federal members propose next session to introduce again the question of having Ministers elected by Parliament. Mr. Fisher says: "In my view, elective Ministries are…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Earnestness of Parliament. London
The debate on the navy estimates was continued in Committee of Supply of the House of Commons last night. Mr. A. Chamberlain said that Ministers…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Scheme to Exterminate Rats. by Act of Parliament
LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.--Sir C. B. Bright M'Laren, M.P., calculating that there are 40,000,000 rats in Great Britain, and that they are doing damage each year to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Eight Years of Union The Futile Second Parliament. the First Labor Ministry--mr. Reid's Adroitness--the Disruption of the Deakin. Party--the Third General Elections. Special for the "Star." No. Ii
Perhaps the most successful efforts of the first Parliament had been directed towards Securing an effective disruption, of the Legislature. At the general elections of 1903…
Continued on Trove, page 31 →Sir Harry Rawson. Politicians Bid Him "Good-bye." Dinner at Parliament House
Sir Harry Rawson was entertained at dinner at Parliament House last night by the members of the State Ministry, who desired to give members of Parliament an opportunity of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Sir Harry Bawson's Farewell. Entertained by the Government. Memorable Gathering at Parliament House
A fine scheme of artistic decoration in pink and delicate green, blending harmoniously under the soft glow of shaded lights, made the banquet ball at Parliament House a scene of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cost of an Archbishop's Election
With has confirmation to the Archbishopric of York, Dr. Lang will be begin to realise the burden of the temporalities of his office, as reflected in the payment of many and curious fees. The Crown Office and the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Mr. Kelly, M.p. Call Federal Parliament Together
Mr. Kelly, M.P., who is at present in Sydney, has forwarded the following telegram to the Prime Minister:— "To the Prime Minister, Melbourne,—The…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Dreadnought Offer. New South Wales Opinions. General Resolve to Help. Should the Federal Parliament Meet?
The proposal to present the British Government with a contribution equal to the cost of a "Dreadnought" has met with general support in Sydney--the only doubt being, in the minds…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →New Zealand's Offer. "Parliament Should Have Been Consulted."
WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Tuesday.--The action of the Government in offering a battleship to Great Britain has been received with general approval by the public and press, though…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →First Parliament--then the Public. A.n.a's Proposals
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--At the annual conference of the A.N.A. at Geelong to-day, the president (Mr. A. M. Proudfoot), referring to the Dreadnought proposal, said the board thought it…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Parliament to Be Asked. Message From Colonial Secretary. Wellington
Regarding the offer of a battleship Sir Joseph Ward states that the home authorities were0 informed legislation would be required to give effect to the proposal, so that the idea…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Mayor's Ruling Upset. Motion of Dissent Carried. Aldermen and Candidates for Employment
The Waverley Council was occupied for nearly two hours at its last meeting dealing with applications for the position of. a clerk at £2 per week. Some 54 letters were received…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Notes and Anticipations Form at Rosehill Twelve Horses Fall in One Race—t. Clayton Badly Injured Thrust Gets the Rosehill Cap on a Protest—Microscope Again Flaxen Backed and Beaten—Doncaster and Cap Candidates Selections for Rosehill. The A.J.C. General Entry
ONLY fine weather is necessary for the Australian Jockey Club's coming meeting to be a pronounced success, the general entries are 102 in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dominating Issue. at Croydon Election
The naval question is the dominating issue at the Parliamentary by-election for Croydon, which has been rendered necessary by the death of Mr. H. O…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A Doncaster Candidate
The imported horse, Son of the Marsh, gave an Australian audience a glimpse of his English form at Rosehill on Saturday, when competing in the Rosehill Cup. He…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Zealand's Dreadnought. England Accepts the Offer. Announcement in Parliament. Important Despatch to Lord Plunket
LONDON. Wednesday Evening.—In the House of Commons this evening, Mr. Asquith, the Prime Minister, announced that the Government had accepted the offer of New Zealand of…
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