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Politics & elections, 1909

2,398 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 120

Natal Defence Policy Discussion in Federal Parliament. Colonel Foxton's Visit

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Mr. HUGHES (N.S.W.) moved the adjournment of the House of Representatives to-day to call attention "to the failure of the Government to afford the…

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Federal Parliament. Bills of Exchange. Norfolk Island Bill. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 10

Very little of interest to the general public was done in the House of Representatives to-day. Mr. Hughes, the defence expert of the Labour party, moved the adjournment…

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The Barrier Prisoners. H. Holland and Others. Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 2

The question of the early release from prison of Harry Holland was brought up in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. Meagher, who asked if the matter would be taken into…

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State Parliament the Police Force. More Liberal Treatment Urged. Mr. M'gowen's Motion Discussed. and Pressed to a Division

The Star · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday. Mr. M'Gowon moved--"That, in the opinion of tills House, the members of the police force should be allowed (a) one Sunday per…

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Sunday Off. a Plea for the Police. Discussion M Parliament. Little Ray of Sunshine Not Required. Says the Chief Secretary

Evening News · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 3

"There was a man," said Mr. M'Gowen, "who was for twenty-one years in the police force—he was a native of Now South Wales, too—who was never able to go and see his father and mother…

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"Parasites of Labour." Trades Hall Section Denounced. the South Sydney Selection. an Executive of Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 9

The usually quiet meetings of the Redfern Labour League were disturbed last evening by a heated debate upon the recent selection for the South Sydney Federal seat. There…

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An Epsom Candidates

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 1

Of the Epsom Handicap candidates seen out last Saturday at Rosehill, perhaps Artilleria will prove to be the best. The racy-looking daughter of Roval Artillery…

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Granville Vacancy. The South Ward Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 2

Polling for the extraordinary vacancies in South Ward went on quietly on Saturday, and, after the counting was completed, the Returning-officer, Mr. John…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 8

As the measures were simply for purpose[?] of consolidation, the Legislative Council yesterday rapidly disposed of the second reading of the Supreme Court and Circuit Courts Bill,…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 12

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. NEW BILLS. The Vice-President of the Executive Council, having obtained the necessary leave,…

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Federal Parliament. Opposition Dissatisfied. Trouble Over Committee Election. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 10

Proceedings in the House of Representatives this afternoon opened with the customary tilt between the Opposition and the Ministers. The bone of contention was the appointment of a…

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The Sobraon. Questions in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 4

Replying to a series of questions concerning the training ship Sobraon asked by Mr. Briner in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, the Minister for Public Instruction said…

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Prince of Wales Opens Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 9

The Prince of Wales has provisionally promised to open the South African Parliament…

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State Parliament. Wednesday, August 4

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 9

In the Legislative Council, A bill to consolidate the statutes relating to police offences was read a first time. The Sydney Harbor Trust land Titles Bill was…

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General News. Parliament and the Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 6

Mr. Wade states that it will be very inconvenient for Parliament to adjourn while the conference of Premiers is being held in Melbourne, and it has, therefore been determined…

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Football Umpires in Armor. Suggestions in Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 2

Ir the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly. Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Chief Secretary if he intended to take any steps to prevent a repetition of the ruffianly conduct which marked…

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The Premiers' Conference. No Adjournment of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 10

Parliament will not be adjourned during the progress of the Premiers' Conference, which opens in Melbourne on the 13th inst. The Premier stated last night that he was…

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Federal Elections. Labor Candidate for Fremantle

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 7

PERTH, Wednesday.--The Australian Labor Federation at Fremantle last night declared Mr. Carpenter, ex-M.H.R., elected Labor candidate for Fremantle by a majority of 103 over…

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Imperial Parliament. Navy Estimates Passed. Insufficient Destroyers. London, Aug. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 9

The House of Commons yesterday agreed to the navy estimates without division. There was a desultory debate. Mr. A. H. Lee (Conservative) condemned…

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South Africa. Union Bill Through the Lords. the Opening of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday.--The House of Lords yesterday passed the South Africa Union Bill through Committee, without amendment…

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