Liberalism and The Social Problem
Publication of "Liberalism & The Social Problem", an exposition of the New Liberalism
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1909 in Great Britain — Page 5
Explore 200 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1909.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1909
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Liberalism and the Social Problem
Publishes Liberalism and the Social Problem.
Liberalism and The Social Problem", an exposition of the New Liberalism
Publication of "Liberalism & The Social Problem", an exposition of the New Liberalism
Major General
Appointed Major General
Marie Antoinette
Publishes a biography of Marie Antoinette.
National Employment Offices
Uses continental employment bureaux as models for British reform.
New Liberal Essays Published
Collects speeches advocating social reform within a Liberal framework.
Nimrod Scientific Work
Completes biological investigations during the Nimrod expedition.
Novel Published
Uses comic adventure to explore religious belief and scepticism.
Novel Published
Examines class division, philanthropy and urban poverty in London.
Official Parliamentary Report Series Begins
An official reporting system staffed by Parliament began in 1909, establishing separate House of Commons and House of Lords debate series.
Olympic Keel Laid in Belfast
Harland and Wolff laid the keel of Olympic as Pirrie's firm began constructing its new class of liners.
Oxford Thesis Fieldwork
Collects measurements and observations for his Oxford history thesis.
Peers versus People Campaign
Uses the political cry 'The Peers versus the People' during the constitutional dispute.
Peoples Budget Opposition
Opposes Lloyd Georges Peoples Budget and its new taxation.
Poor Law
Submits minority report in favour of the Poor Law anticipating the Welfare State
Promoted to Field Marshal
Receives promotion to field marshal after completing his long period of senior imperial command.
Reform of Parliament
The Conservatives defeat the budget in the Lords. Balfours mis-handling of the Parliament Act leads to a "Balfour Must Go" campaign
Reform of Poor Relief
Submits minority report in favour of the Poor Law anticipating the Welfare State
Reform of Social Welfare
Churchill proposes a National Insurance Bill but is turned down by Asquith
Romantic Novel Published
Creates a sentimental romance moving between London and Venice.
Science Fiction Story Published
Imagines a technologically dependent society living beneath the earth.
Second-in-Command Appointment
Scott appoints Evans second-in-command, as well as Captain of the Terra Nova.
Sheikh Khazal Operating Agreement
The company reaches an agreement with Sheikh Khazal securing local cooperation for operations near the Persian Gulf.
Short-Story Collection Published
Collects stories and poems addressing empire, society and human character.
Socialism and Government
Publication of "Socialism & Government"
Studies French Literary History
Strachey deepened his engagement with French letters, later reflected in his major studies.
Terra Nova Support Transferred
Transfers supporters and resources to the Terra Nova expedition.
The Ball and the Cross
Publishes the novel The Ball and the Cross.
The City of Beautiful Nonsense
Publishes The City of Beautiful Nonsense.
The Crime of the Congo
Publishes The Crime of the Congo, attacking the record of forced labour and violence under Leopold II's Congo regime.
The Ghost Pirates
Publishes the supernatural sea novel The Ghost Pirates.
The Machine Stops
Publishes the science fiction story The Machine Stops.
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
Publishes The Tale of Ginger and Pickles.
They and I
Publishes the comic novel They and I.
Tono-Bungay
Publication of "Tono-Bungay"
Tono-Bungay
Publication of "Tono-Bungay". Publication of "Ann Veronica"
Tour
Defends free trade & attacks the Lords for rejecting the Finance Bill
Treasury Budget Support
Assists Lloyd George during the prolonged parliamentary budget struggle.
Walking Survey of Syria
Travels extensively on foot between historic fortified sites.
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