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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1909

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The Two Mr. Wises Wise and Otherwise. Angling for Parliament. State Aid to Sectarianism. Briefed Against Himself

Watchman · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 4

The versatile Mr. B. R. Wise has returned to Sydney, aims at becoming a disturbing element in local State politics. Already several rumours are afloat regarding his…

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Royal Life-saving Society. Successful Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 11

The increasing public interest in the necessity for obtaining a knowledge of life-saving methods is shown by the number of examinations of candidates for the Royal Life-Saving Society's awards of…

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To Save Life. Life Saving Society's Examinations . Successful Candidates

The Star · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 7

The increasing public interest in the necessity for obtaining a knowledge of life saving methods is shown by the number of examinations of candidates for the Royal Life Saving Society's awards of proficincy that…

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Water and Sewerage Board. Election of Vice-president. Lord Mayor's Hospitality

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 9

At the meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board, yesterday, a vice-president for the ensuing year was elected. Ald. Meagher, in proposing that Mr. John…

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Our Grand Gift Picture. "The Irish House of Commons in 1780." the Volunteers' Parliament, As Well As Fifty Beautiful Portraits of Irish Celebrities. Last Week's "Catholic Press," Second Edition

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 March 1909 · page 23

The demand for last week's "Catholic Press" was so great that we had to print a second edition. We have some copies of this priceless…

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Thanks of Parliament. All Parties Part[?]pate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 March 1909 · page 7

A movement is on foot to send S[?] Joseph Ward a memorial signed by members of all parties conveying the thanks of Parliament for the offer of a battle…

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Grateful Appreciation. "Panic-stricken Opposition." the Thanks of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 March 1909 · page 6

LONDON, Thursday.--A movement is on foot to send Sir Joseph Ward, Premier of New Zealand, a memorial signed by members of all parties, and conveving to him the…

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City Municipal Elections. Activity by Labor Candidates

The Star · Friday 26 March 1909 · page 10

Considerable activity is being displayed by the various branches of the Political Labor League in the metropolitan area with respect to the next election for the City…

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London Letter. Parliament Opens

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 March 1909 · page 15

LONDON, February 19.--St. Stephen's appeared as a closely-pressed citadel on Tuesday when the parliamentary session was opened by the King. The great array of hundreds of…

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Girl by Act of Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 27 March 1909 · page 11

A curious situation has arisen in connection with a French conscript. The latter, Marius Hamel, received due notice to attend at the barracks at Compiegne, but did not appear. Two…

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Doncaster Handicap Three-year-old Candidates

The Arrow · Saturday 27 March 1909 · page 13

Present indications are that this year's Doncaster field will be very strong in three-year-olds, no less than 18 of that age being among the first acceptors. Golden…

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Friendly Societies. a Year's Progress. Election of Officers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 March 1909 · page 15

The membership of friendly societies prope[?] at the end of 1907 was 116,985, or an increase of 10,307 on that at the end of the previous year. The number of societies was reduced…

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Bexley Mayoral Election

The St George Call · Saturday 27 March 1909 · page 3

In anticipation of some interesting proceedings there was a full house at Bexley Council on Tuesday evening, notwithstanding that the barrier went up on the…

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A Sydney Cup Candidate

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 March 1909 · page 8

Didus, who is an acceptor for the Sydney Cup with 6.7, won the Carlingford Mile at Rosehill cimen, At the half-distance his chance of…

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Lord Chelmsford. Will Open Queensland Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 5

BRISBANE, Saturday.--Questioned to-day as to the movements of the, retiring Governor (Lord Chelmsford), the Premier said that no date had been fixed for his Excellency's…

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The Will of Parliament. Special Sitting Suggested. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 7

A movement is on foot in political circles to prepare a requisition to the Prime Minister asking him to advise the Governor-General to call a special meeting of the Federal…

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Labour Organising. For State and Federal Elections. Financial Assistance From the A.W.U.

The Star · Tuesday 30 March 1909 · page 6

Organisation in connection with the Labor campaign for both Federal and State election is proceeding successfully. The trouble in the past has been the want…

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Notes and Anticipations A.J.C. Autumn Meeting Rosehill Results—Maltine Downs Flaxen—Golden Slipper Runs Well—Fille Fogi in Good Form Randwick Doings Fast Track Gallops by Bobby—Increased Prize Money Death of T. Clayton—Selections for Hawkesbury Autumn Candidates

Referee · Wednesday 31 March 1909 · page 1

The commencement of the A.J.C. Autumn meeting is less than a fortnight away, and the public and private doings of St. Leger, Doncaster Handicap, and…

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Croydon By-election. a Navy Contest. Tariff Reformer's Great Majority. London, March 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1909 · page 9

The election to fill the vacancy in the representation of Croydon in the House of Commons, the vacancy having been caused by the death of Mr. H. O. Arnold-Forster,…

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Rosehill Races. Fine, But Threatening. Rattling Good Attendance. Doncaster and Cup Candidates Perform. Elkhorn Wins the Big Handicap

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 31 March 1909 · page 5

One of the best meetings held under the auspices of the Rosehill Racing Club was that of last Saturday. Apart from the good attendance the…

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