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Politics & elections, 1909

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England's Danger! Stormy Scene at Swansea. Free Church Council Tumult. Attack on Roman Catholics. Accusations Against Members of Parliament

Watchman · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 3

There was great excitement, and even tumult, at the annual meeting of the National Council of the Evangelical Free Churches, which was held at Swansea last…

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A Fourteen - Century - Old Abuse Removed Pius X. Abolishes the Veto. Papal Elections Freed of Political Intrusion

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 7

Our readers have been prepared for the very important document concerning the abolition of the Veto, of which we give a translation this week. Pius X.'s…

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Constitution of the Civil "Veto" or "Exclusive." In the Election o! the Supreme Pontiff. Pius Bishop. Servant of the Servants of God for Perpetual Memory

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 12

The charge entrusted to Us, by the disposition of God, of ruling the Universal Church, gravely admonishes Us to take care by all the means in Our power lest that…

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Rome Day By Day News from the Eternal City Odd Features About the Italian Elections

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 14

There are some odd features about the Italian elections which have a general interest, and which throw a strange light on the political situation in Italy, writes "Rome…

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A General Election. Must Come Sooner or Later. Mr. Fisher Confident. Melbourne

The Star · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 7

To-day Mr. W. Campbell, president, and Mr. R. Large, vice-president, of the Eight-hours' Committee, together with about twenty, delegates were shown over Parliament House by…

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Cricket. Lord Dudley's Team v Parliament. Legislators Defeated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 10

The match between Lord Dudley's team and an eleven "representing Parliament was played-under perfeet weather conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday. There was a large attendance, many ladies…

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Tasmanian Politics. General Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 6

The average Australian of the mainland has a fairly comprehensive ignonnce of things Tasmanian. On the contrary the average Tasmanian has a better general knowledge…

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Parramatta District. Masonic Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 9

The following have been elected officers of Masonic Lodge Resurgo Parramatta for the ensuing year; —W.M. Bro. F. Stayner; S.W., Bro. J. T. Larcombe; J. W. Bro. Major…

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Tasmanian General Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 7

LAUNCESTON, Thursday.--Great interest is being taken in the general elections to take place to-morrow. The Labor Party held a big rally in the…

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The Tasmanian Elections. Labor Candidates Polling Well. Hobart

The Star · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 14

After an all-night counting tho final result of the election for Denison was announced about 9 o'clock this morning, when candidates obtained a quota in the following,…

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The Braybrook Disaster. Milburn to Petition Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Friday.--It is understood that Leonard Milburn, the engine-driver who was recently dismissed from the railway service in connection with the Braybrook disaster,…

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Tasmanian Elections. Great Labor Gain. Two Ministers Defeated

Evening News · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 5

HOBART, Saturday.—The result of the general elections yesterday is only definitely known as far as Denison Division is concerned. Sir Elliott Lewis (Anti-Socialist), Messrs. F. H…

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Tasmanian Elections. New Method of Ballot. Novel Procedure. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 13

The general election took place to-day, but except in Denison the result will not be known till next week. The chief questions are:—Unimproved land tax; closer settlement; and…

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Tasmanian Elections. Labour Successes. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 13

In Darwin Labour has, as expected, scored heavily, but the State Treasurer, Mr. Urquhart, seems safe. In Wilmot the list is topped by Mr. Jensen…

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Successful Marine Candidates

The Star · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 29

During the week the following successful candidates for marine' certificates were examined by Captain Thompson and' Mr. J. Shirera, of the Navigation Department:--…

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The Federal Fight. P.m.g. Forecasts Early Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Mr. J. Thomas, Postmaster-General, speaking at Bendigo to-night, said the Labor Party was not prepared to say "Yes, Mr. Deakin," or "No, Mr. Cook."…

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Labor Organising. the Senate Candidates

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 May 1909 · page 3

The Labor candidates for the Senate will open the campaign on May 12, when the Prime Minister, Mr. Andrew Fisher, will deliver a speech at the Protestant…

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Balmain Municipal Bye-election

Evening News · Monday 3 May 1909 · page 6

Through the death of Alderman Harwood, who represented the South-West Ward, a vacancy has occurred in the Balmain Council, and nominations are being advertised for. Already…

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"That Benighted Place, Tasmania." Recent Elections Please Labour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 May 1909 · page 7

At the Labour demonstration at Botany on Saturday, Mr. Brown, M.P., said that although the press would have them believe that the party's power was decreasing, during the…

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Tasmanian Elections. the Voting. Labour Party's Prospects. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 May 1909 · page 7

The count of Denison Electorate concluded at 9.20 a.m. on Saturday, the work of sorting, counting, and distributing surplus and transferred papers having occupied a staff of about…

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