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Politics & elections, 1909

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An Angry Scene. in N.S.W Parliament. Premier Offends the Opposition. Two Hours of Disorder. Some Threats of Nose-pulling. (Continued from page 2.)

Evening News · Wednesday 22 September 1909 · page 8

There was a very disorderly scene in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly last night. Debate had been proceeding on Mr. Edden's motion for the second reading of the Bill to…

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Notes & Anticipations A.J.C. Spring Meeting. The Epsom and Metropolitan Horses. Probable Derby Runners. Rosehill Racing—Golden Slipper at Last—Provocation Unplaced—Malt King Wins—Vavasor in Form—The Betting Market—General Notes. Selections for Hawkesbury. The Derby Candidates

Referee · Wednesday 22 September 1909 · page 1

THE past fortnigh's form has disposed of the possibility of a record Derby field, and though the runners may…

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AJ.C. Spring Meeting. Some Derby Candidates

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 22 September 1909 · page 25

In this issue we present readers with snapshots of a number of the most promising 3- year-olds in work at Randwick for the coming spring meeting of the Australian Jockey Club…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 6

With the exception of Mr. Dangar, whose persistent opposition to Federation rendered him irreconcilable regarding anything pertaining to it, the members of the Legislative…

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Rebuilding Parliament House

Evening News · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 5

The Public Works Committee this afternoon finished its inquiry into the proposed rebuilding of Parliament House in Macquarie-street, Sydney, and decided to recommend the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 8

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY'S BILL. On the motion of Dr. Cullen, this bill was…

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State Parliament. Wednesday, September 22

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 4

In the Legislative Council, The Australian Mutual Provident Society's Bill was, on the motion of Dr. Cullen, referred to a select committee for consideration and report…

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Rail and Tram Troubles. Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 4

Mr. Price has given notice in the Legislative Assembly of his intention to ask the Treasurer this evening:—Who is responsible for the faulty design of the platforms at Banksia,…

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State Parliament the Fire Brigades Bill. Piloted Through Committee

The Star · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the Fire, Brigades Bill was further, considered in committee. Clause 17 -- "late[?]est on amount expended from July 1, 1905" -- was postponed…

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Extra Special. 3.15 P.m. an Election Episode. Chased the Candidate. Alleged Libellous Letter

The Star · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 5

In the Supreme Court, this morning, before Mr. Justice Cohen and a jury of four, an notion arising out of an alleged libel in a letter was heard. John Joseph Whitfield was…

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Two Big Estates. Parliament Asked to Resume Crowther and Larras Lake

Evening News · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 5

During the course of the next few days the Minister for Lands will move in Parliament for authority to resume two more big estates for the purposes of closer settlement. These…

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Essence of Parliament. the People in the Wilderness. the Fire Brigades Bill Again. Two Votes Challenged

Evening News · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 6

Very early in last night's, proceedings in the Legislative Assembly there were indications that the Opposition had not buried the hatchet which flourished in such a…

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In and Out of Parliament Sparks From the Federal Anvil. Waiting for Something to Do. Bumping the Rocks. "Be Cheerful, Joseph!"

Watchman · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 1

The Senate has adjourned for two weeks. This is to enable the House of Representatives to send up some work which i[?] is to be hoped will have been dealt With by the…

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The Political Battle in Queensland. a Straight-Out Contest. the Chances of the Candidates

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 17

Nomination day, which occurred during the week, has been the means of clearing the political atmosphere in nearly all the electorates of the State, inasmuch as with about…

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Carrier and Candidate. Claim for Alleged Libel. a Case From Camden. " I Chased Him Into a Baker's Shop."

Evening News · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 5

Alleged libel, said to be contained in a letter, was the subject of an action brought in No. 1 Jury Court this morning, before Mr. Justice Cohen and a jury, by John Joseph Whitfield…

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Ready Way with Interjectors Candidate Takes a Hand. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 7

A sensational incident occurred at a political meeting, addressed by Mr. J. S. Collings, Labour candidate for Toombul, at Manly last night. During the meeting a…

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Licensed Surveyors. Examination of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 3

Since Monday last, the examination of licensed surveyors has been proceeding at the Lands Department. Twenty-two candidates presented themselves. This is three times the usual number, and the greatest number…

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Parliament House

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 September 1909 · page 6

The recommendation of the Public Works Committee to proceed at once with the rebuilding of Parliament House by instalments is one that will not meet with…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 September 1909 · page 6

The first business dealt with by the Legislative Council was the further consideration in committee of the Improvement Leases Cancellation (Validating) Bill, and the remaining…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 September 1909 · page 5

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. IMPROVEMENT LEASES CANCELLATION (DECLARATORY) BILL. Clause 2, "Validation of certain…

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