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Politics & elections, 1909

2,398 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 120

Queensland Parliament New Railways Promised. Public Service Superannuation Bill. Brisbane

The Star · Thursday 1 July 1909 · page 7

Parliament was opened at noon to-day by the Lieut.-Governor (Sir Arthur Morgan). The Governor's speech was brief, and pointed out that during the recess efforts had…

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Victoria State Parliament. Taxation and Unimproved Land Values. State Coal Mine. the Dreadnought Proposal. Melbourne

The Star · Thursday 1 July 1909 · page 6

The State Parliament opened with the usual ceremonies to-day. The weather was cold and foggy. There was a large and fashionable attendance…

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Federal Labour Party. Mr. Fowler's Position. Was Not a Ministerial Candidate. Melbourne

The Star · Thursday 1 July 1909 · page 7

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Fowler, by way of personal explanation, said he found that on the previous evening, in his absence, Mr. Roberts, the…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 6

It was characteristic of Mr. Griffith that [?] should, in conection with the Broken Hill sentences, do the very thing that the Assembly had shown itself anxious to avoid doing…

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"Grog" and Parliament

Evening News · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 2

A motion having the object of prohibiting the sale of spirituous liquors and beer on the premises of Parliament House was tabled in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly by Mr…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 8

The Speaker took the chair it half-past 4 o'clock. THE ADDRESS IN REPLY. Mr. BEEBY resumed the debate on the…

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Federal Parliament. "No-confidence" Motion

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The debate on Mr. Fisher's "no-confidence" motion was resumed in the House of Representatives this afternoon by…

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Grave Danger. in Parliament Houses. Materials Highly Inflammable

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 10

In connection with proposal to make alterations to Parliament-house, Superintendent Webb, of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, read an exhaustive report to the Works Committee…

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Essence of Parliament. the Censure Debate. "At the Appointed Time."

Evening News · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 8

Interest in the immediate proceedings of the Legislative Assembly has already begun to wane. The re-opening of Parliament naturally attracted attention, and the tabling of a motion…

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Federal Parliament. the Censure Motion. Debate in the House of Representatives

Evening News · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Friday.—In the House of Representatives to-day the debate on the no confidence motion was resumed. Mr. Hutcheson (S.A.) said there was no…

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Parliament House. Its Dangers From Fire. Scathing Report by Mr. We[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 7

Before the Public Works Committee yesterday, Superintendent Webb, of the Metropolitan Fire Brigades, reported on the general construction of and the risks of an outbreak of…

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If Fire Broke Out. What Would Happen in Parliament. a Warning by Superintendent Webb

Evening News · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 4

Everybody knows that the New South Wales legislative buildings in Maequarie-street are very dingy and gloomy, and exceedingly, old, but it remained for Superintendent Webb, of…

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The Federal Parliament. Why Mr. Fowler Left the Labor Party. Window- Smashing As a Suffrage Argument. Melbourne

The Star · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 10

In the House of Representatives this afternoon Mr. Roberts, by way of personal explanation, referred to the remarks made the Previous day by Mr. Fowler, who had spoken…

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Melbourne Gallops. Grand National Candidates

Evening News · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Friday.—Very little was doing of Flemington this morning. Nightlike was stretching his legs on the cinders, and there is in doubt about the soundness of his condition…

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Our Sydney Letter (From Our Correspondent) PARLIAMENT

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 2

The political barometer points to 'stormy.' The Government is to receive no quarter. Pairs have…

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Speaker of Queensland's Parliament. an Able Debater

Evening News · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 10

Mr. J. T. Bell, who has just been elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, has followed in his father's footsteps to a greater extent than probably any other…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Supply Bill Passed

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The Supply Bill was further considered in Committee. The Vice-president of the Executive Council (Senator. MILLEN) sharply complained of the…

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Federal Parliament. No-confidence Debate. a Weary Day. One Complete Speech. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 14

The Labour party, through all its members who have spoken, have been strong in its protestations that they are not stonewalling the no-confidence debate. Since the debate…

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Tomorrow's Parliament

Evening News · Monday 5 July 1909 · page 5

When the Legislative Assembly resumes its deliberations at 4.30 p.m. to-morrow, the debate on Mr. M'Gowen's censure amendment to the Address-in-Reply will be resumed by Mr…

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Federal Elections. Candidates for the Hunter

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 July 1909 · page 8

WEST MAITLAND, Sunday.--The Hunter Federal Council of the Political Labor League has decided to proceed with a ballot for the selection of a candidate without further…

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