New Zealand. Opening of Parliament. Wellington
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1909 · page 8
The Cabinet has decided to call Parliament together for the despatch of business on June 10. This early date is regarded as evidence [?] the probability of Sir Joseph Ward attending…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →State Parliament. Mr. M'gowen's Pre-sessional Speech
The Star · Thursday 27 May 1909 · page 1
It is practically certain that the State Parliament will meet on June 23, inasmuch as the Supply Bill must be passed before the, end of June. The Premier has not yet fixed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Federal Parliament. Opening Ceremony. Governor-general's Speech. Defence Proposals. Industrial Legislation
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 May 1909 · page 8
MELBOURNE, Wednesday: -- The Federal Parliament was opened by the Governor-General this afternoon. The Senate chamber, in which the opening…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Sydney Morning Herald. Thursday, May 27, 1909. the Commonwealth Parliament
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1909 · page 6
Every year since union was accomplished the Governor-General's Speech at the opening of Parliament has been a deliverance for serious debate. It has contained…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federal Parliament. Opened by Governor-general. an Imposing Ceremony. Intentions of the Government. the Address in Reply. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1909 · page 7
This afternoon the Governor-General (Lord Dudley) opened the fourth session of the third Commonwealth Parliament. The function was a brilliant one, the sombreness of the Senate…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Australia's Parliament. The Opening. Governor-general's Speech a Comprehensive Programme. Naval and Military Defence. Progressive Land Tax. Mr. Fisher Gives Notice of Introduction. Melbourne
The Star · Thursday 27 May 1909 · page 10
The Federal Parliament was opened with the usual ceremonies to-day. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. Lord Dudley's speech set out that the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Bishop of Sydney. Eight Candidates Nominated Selection to Be Made
Evening News · Thursday 27 May 1909 · page 6
The Anglican Synod met at lie Chapter House on Wednesday afternoon, to receive nominations for the Bishop of the See of Sydney. The mode of procedure was discussed until…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Reducing the State Parliament
The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 7
Cr. E. J. Lowe, of Wyaldra shire council, has given notice of the following resolution for the June meeting of the council:— (1) "That this…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →New Zealand. Opening of Parliament. Wellington
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 8
The Cabinet has decided to call Parliament together for the despatch of business on June 10. This early date is regarded as evidence of the probability of Sir Joseph Ward attending…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Federal Parliament. Defeat of the Fisher Government
The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 3
The fourth session of the third federal parliament was opened on Wednesday by the governor-general. Parliament, said Lord Dudley, had…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Imperial Parliament. Unearned Increment. "A Fanciful Tax." London, May 27
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 7
The House of Commons is still considering Budget resolutions. The land tax proposals have been severely criticised. Many Opposition speakers consider that a tax of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fisher Defeated. By Nine Votes. Scenes in the Federal Parliament. "Judas! Judas!" Bitter Feeling Displayed. Mr. Deakin Wants an Idle Session Melbourne
The Star · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 10
When the House of Representatives, met Sir Wm. Lyne and Messrs. Wise. Chanter, end Storrer retained their places in the Ministerial corner. The other members of the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Doctrine of Election
Evening News · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 4
A neat little story, which was enjoyed, especially by the theologians present, was related on Thursday evening by Dr. Wilbur Chapman, in acknowledging the welcome given in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Municipal Elections. Macquarie Ward
The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 10
Mr. H. M. Durand wishes to announce that he has decided, at the request of a large number of representative Electors of the above Ward, to contest the seat in the City Council…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Sydney's Archbishop. Archdeacon Wright. Selected by Synod. Unanimous Election
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 7
"I declare that Archdeacon J. C. Wright, of Manchester, has been chosen by this synod Archbishop of Sydney," were the words of Archdeacon Gunther last night in announcing…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Pastures Board Elections
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 May 1909 · page 4
BOMBALA, Thursday. -- At the Pastures Board election yesterday the following were returned: Arthur Wright 156, William Davis 138, Arthur Jeffreys 24, Johu Topping 94…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Parliament of Wives. Gallery Legislators
Evening News · Saturday 29 May 1909 · page 12
Sixteen hundred Suffragettes, mostly married women, accompanied by hundreds of children, effected a peaceful occupation at Springfield, U.S.A., on April 15, of the State Capitol of…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Imperial Defence Conference. Official Correspondence. Placed Before Parliament. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 May 1909 · page 8
The correspondent relating to the Naval and Military Conference to be held in London in July was tabled in both Houses to-day. It shows that on March 22 the Prime…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The House in Macquarie-street. Its Past Glory and Present Gloom. NO. 51. John Fairfax-- His Courage and Capacity-- Story of the "Herald"--thomas" Hungerford-- Pastoral Politician-- Augustus Morris-- Keen Eyes-- for Pastures-- Francis' Tait-- From Pulpit to Parliament
The Star · Saturday 29 May 1909 · page 10
If Mr. John Fairfax was not the actual founder of the "Herald,'' its establishment on a basis of power and financial success was due to his rare combination of practical…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Commonwealth Parliament Opened
Sunday Times · Sunday 30 May 1909 · page 12
The fourth session of the third Federal Parliament was opened on Wednesday by the Governor General. Parliament, said Lord Dudley, had been called…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →