QUEENSLAND ELECTIONS.
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UTTER ROUT OF THE GOVERN MENT. THE PREMIER LOSES 11IS SEAT. United Press Association —Copyright (Received Eeb. 0, 1.10 nan.) BRISBANE, Eeb. 5. Not. oven the most .sanguine .supporters of Mr. Kidston wore prepared lor such a complete rout- of tho Pliilp party as is revealed l',V the election returns. Although the returns are not complete, and postal votes are yet" to bo counted, it is not considered that the result will be materially altered. Present appearances show that Mr. Phi Ip has sullered defeat- at the hands of Labor in his own stronghold, Townsville. Mr. Stephens, a member of the Cabinet, was defeated at South Brisbane, while Mr. Leahy, another member, was beaten for Warrnramo, Two North Brisbane seats liavo been captured by Labor. The approximate position of parties is:—Ministerialists 20, Kidstonites 25, Labor 25. doubtful 2.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2108, 6 February 1908, Page 3
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142QUEENSLAND ELECTIONS. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2108, 6 February 1908, Page 3
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