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Politics & elections, 1909

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Governor's Levee. Function at Parliament House

The Star · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 7

Lord Chelmsford held a levee in the Council Chamber, Parliament House yesterday. The function was most successful, and besides the Ministers of the Crown and…

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Municipal Election Macquarie Ward

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 7

Mr. H. M. Durand wishes to announce that be has decided, at. the request of a large number of representative Electors of the above Ward, to contest the Beat in the City Council…

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Federal Elections. the South Sydney Seat. Mr. Watson's Successor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 9

Mr. Watson, M.P., is still in South Africa, [?] judging from letters received from him, he ought to be soon on his way back. It is known, however, that he has no intention uf seeking…

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Preparing for the Elections

The Star · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 11

The Cook Federal Council, at a meeting held on Wednesday, decided to call for candidates to contest the next election in the interests of Labor. The nominations will…

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Premier's Policy Speeches Two Before Parliament Meets

Evening News · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 5

It Is expected that before the New South Wales Parliament reassembles the Premier, Mr Wade, will deliver two pre-sessional addresses. So far as present arrangements go, it is understood…

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SHIPPING. Successful Marine Candidates

The Star · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 20

The following successful marine candidates scoured certificates from the Navigation Department after passing examination under Captain Thompson Sharra during the past two weeks:--A. C. Gardner,…

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Western Australia. the Northam Election. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 14

As was generally anticipated, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Mitchell) was returned by an overwhelming majority as the representative for Northam in the Legislative Assembly…

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"Another Candidate for Sea Burial."

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 June 1909 · page 6

Our famous Admirals have many of them been puny boys, and redeemed by a life at sea. There is no more breezy and vigorous sailor than Lord Charles…

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Senate Elections. Labor Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 June 1909 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Saturday.--Thirteen names are to be submitted to the Labor plebiscite to enable a selection of three candidates at the next Senate elections. They include Messrs…

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The Home Electorate No Labor Candidate

Evening News · Monday 7 June 1909 · page 3

WAGGA. Moaday.—A meeting of delegates from the Labor leagues of the Hume electorate was held here on Saturday, for the purpose of forming a Federal, council, and organising to…

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State By-elections. Moreton (Queensland)

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 June 1909 · page 6

BRISBANE, Saturday.--The following nominations have been received for the Moreton by-election:--W. H. V. Joyner (farmers' representative), P. Forsyth (Ministerial), James…

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London Elections Bill. Second Reading Carried

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 June 1909 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.--The bill introduced by Mr. Lewis Harcourt (First Commissioner of Works) to constitute London a single parliamentary borough, and to abolish plural…

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Federal Elections. North Sydney Labour League

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 June 1909 · page 8

The combined Labour leagues in the Federal district of North Sydney met in the Friendly Society's Hall, North Sydney, on Friday evening last. The Lana Cove League was resuscitated, and arrangements are to…

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New Zealand Parliament. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 June 1909 · page 7

By 4[?] to [?] votes, an informal gathering of nombars of the House of Representatives passed a reselution approving of the prorocation of Parliament [?] September 30…

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Round of Entertainments. Luncheon at Parliament. Prince of Wales' Garden Party

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 June 1909 · page 9

The delegates to the Press Conference were entertained at lunch yesterday by members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons, associated with…

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The Banks of Labor. Conditions in the Building Trade. Preparing for the Federal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 9 June 1909 · page 2

The Builders' Laborers' Union discussed for a while, at its last meeting, the delay that had occurred in tic Industrial Court in the constitution of a Wages Board to settle anew the…

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Parliamentary Candidate Commits Suicide. Perth (W.a.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 June 1909 · page 10

Edward Casson, late secretary of the Western Australian Society Government Railway Employees, and a candidate for the Labour party selection ballot for the Perth seat in the…

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New England Federal Seat. Mr. Alexander Hay a Candidate

The Star · Wednesday 9 June 1909 · page 5

Mr. Alexander Hay, a brother of the late Sir John Hay, has decided to submit his name in the Liberal interest as a candidate for the New England seat in the House of…

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New Zealand Parliament. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 June 1909 · page 8

By 45 to 30 votes, an informal gathering of members of the House of Representatives passed a resolution approving of the prorogation of Parliament till September 30…

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The Meeting of Parliament. Probably June 22

The Star · Thursday 10 June 1909 · page 10

Although the Ministry has made no definite announcement as yet, it is generally thought amongst members that Parliament will be summoned for the despatch of business on…

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