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Politics & elections, 1909

2,398 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 120

In and Out of Parliament Spares From the Federal Anvil. State Political Gossip

Watchman · Thursday 29 July 1909 · page 1

"When the house is redely, death enters!" so runs an old Turkish proverb. The Federal House on Friday was a House of deepest gloom, a dungeon of grief…

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South African Union. Bill in the Lords. Opening the First Parliament. Prince of Wales Desired. London, July 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 July 1909 · page 7

The delegates representing the South African Colonies, now in England, have expressed a desire that the Prince of Wales shall open the first Parliament of…

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A Wager That Might Have Been Lost. Orangemen and the Elections. Mr. Dillon Explains

Watchman · Thursday 29 July 1909 · page 6

In the House of Representatives on the 15th instant, Mr. Bamford, member for Herbert, Queensland, is reported to have i said:—…

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In Federal Session. Election of Speaker. Ministerial Caucus. Objected to by Labor Party

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 July 1909 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. -- Any member of the public who may entertain the belief that the Federal Parliament is a legislature practising the higher political life, and free from the…

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State Parliament. Government and the Unemployed. Sandshifting at 2[?]d Per Yard Mr. M'gowen's Condemnation Premier's Advice to the Rank and File Wednesday, July 28.1909. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Farm Hands From Abroad

The Star · Thursday 29 July 1909 · page 2

Mr. Edden asked the Premier whether his attention had been drawn to an advertisement in reference to [?]gants which appeared in the Dudley "Herald" a paper…

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In Parliament

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

The principal business before the Legislative Council yesterday was the second reading of the Nurses' Registration Bill, which was moved by Dr. Mackellar. While the object of the…

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Westralian Parliament. Fremantle

The Star · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 6

The West Australian Parliament opened today. Mr. W. J. George moved the Address-in-Reply in the Legislative Assembly, and the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 8

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. ST. JAMES' PARSONAGE LANDS BILL. This bill was passed through all its stages, and sent to the Assembly…

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Dismissed Melbourne Trammen. "Parliament Concerned."

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The instant dismissal of five employees of the Melbourne Tramway Company was discussed in the Legislative Assembly to-day…

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State Parliament. Thursday, July 29

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 5

In the Legislative Council, Leave was given, and bills introduced, to consolidate the following:--Certain enactments relating to the Supreme Court and Circuit Courts;…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Industries Preservation Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--In the Senate to-day the second reading of the Old Age Pensions Act Amendment Bill was made an order of the day for Friday…

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Australia's Representative. Questions in Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 7

"He talks too much." This is what Mr. pags, M.P., thinks of Sir. Foxton, who is representing the Commonwealth Government at the Imperial Defence Conference in London. The…

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Breeze in Parliament. Threats of Violence. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 7

"If you insult me I'll punch you between the eyes." This threat was hurled across the chamber of the House of Representative tonight by Mr. Page (Q.). The legislator to…

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The Maori Shfarers. Mentioned in Parliament. Melbourne

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

In the House of Representatives to-night, Mr. T. Brown (N.S.W.) drew the attention of the Government to the statement in the press that a party of Maoris was leaving Hawkes…

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Australia's Envoy. Did He Speak Officially? Questions in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--In the House of Representatives this afternoon Mr. HUGHES (N.S.W.) asked the Minister for Defence whether the views which were recently expressed…

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Federal Parliament. Private Members' Day. Old-age Pensions. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 8

The House of Representatives was engaged up till the tea adjournment in discussing motions submitted by private members. There was plenty of variety in the subjects offered…

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Melbourne Tramway Co. Dismissal of Men. Parliament Demands Explanation. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 7

As the outcome of a discussion in the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier (Mr. Murray) undertook to communicate with the Melbourne Tramway Company, asking for further…

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State Parliament Dealing with Inebriates. Amended Legislation Introduced. Second Reading Agreed To

The Star · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 2

THURSDAY, JULY 2[?], 1909. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PERSONAL EXPLANATION. Mr. Lonsdale said he wished to make a…

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Essence of Parliament. the Care of Inebriates Liberty Op the Subject Involved. a Forestry Bill

Evening News · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 8

A hint of an adjournment motion to come was given in the Legislative Assembly last evening by Mr. Edden. That gentleman was desirous of learning whether much of the…

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The Farmers' Parliament. Conclusion of the F.S.A. Conference in Sydney. THURSDAY. Speech by the Minister for Agriculture

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 July 1909 · page 3

The resolutions passed on Thursday week appeared in our last issue, but the speech delivered by the minister for agriculture was crowded out,…

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