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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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N.S.W. Parliament

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 18 July 1911 · page 2

In the Council, on Wednesday, the Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Bill was amended, giving a returning officer discretionary power for the…

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Parliament Lively

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 July 1911 · page 2

Proceedings throughout in the Assembly last night were particularly lively. Most of the excitement was due to the excision by the Upper House of the clause in the Electoral Bill which…

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Notes in the N.s.w. Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 July 1911 · page 4

The feature of that portion of Tuesday which was devoted to private members' business in the Legislative Assembly was the discussion of the question whether the…

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Polling Date

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1911 · page 2

The by-elections at Mudgee and Liverpool Plains, caused by the resignations of Messrs. Dunn and,Home, will be held on August 16th. The Speaker fixed the date…

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Deaf and Dumb Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 2

A political meeting of a unique character was held in Berlin recently. Deaf and dumb workers of both sexes assembled in large numbers to air their grievances in public and to devise means…

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Rumour About Mr. D. R. Hall. Said to Be a Candidate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 4

A Mudgee telegram of Friday to the "Evening News" stated:—"It was rumoured that Mr. D. R. Hall, the member for Werriwa in the Federal Parliament, would resign his seat and contest…

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The Political Crisis. Resignations Withdrawn. Prorogation of Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 August 1911 · page 2

The political developments on Monday were, in their way, remarkable. Mr. Wade had an interview with the Lieutenant-Governor during the afternoon. He…

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The Political Situation. Parliament Prorogued. Mr. Nielsen's Resignation. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 August 1911 · page 2

A proclamation has been issued proroguing Parliament to August 23. Mr. Nielsen's resignation as Minister for Lands has been accepted…

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Telegrams. the Political Situation. Mr. Dunn a Candidate. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 August 1911 · page 4

It is understood that Mr. Wade will have another interview with the Lieutenant-Governor during the day, the outcome of which is awaited with considerable interest…

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By-elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 August 1911 · page 6

A large meeting of Labour supporters was held at the Mudgee Town Hall on Saturday evening. The chairman read a telegram he had received that night from Mr. Dunn, as…

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Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday. State Parliament

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 2 August 1911 · page 2

The resignations of the McGowen Ministry were withdrawn yesterday and the Labour Government will now carry on. Mr. Nielean will resign…

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Resignations Withdrawn. Mr. M'gowen Still Premier. a Respite Till After the Elections

The Burrowa News · Friday 4 August 1911 · page 2

As reported in a late edition of the "Evening News" on Monday, Mr. Wade declined, the Lieutenant-Governor's…

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Cable News. London, Thursday. Imperial Parliament

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 5 August 1911 · page 2

Mr. Balfour’s notice of motion was sprung upon the House of Commons with dramatic suddenness. Lord Lansdowne is giving notice in…

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The Elections

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Monday 14 August 1911 · page 2

Mr. Wade returned to town on Saturday. He is satisfied with the Liberal prospects at Mudgee. The electorate, he says, is well…

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Labour's Electioneering Methods

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 2

Melbourne, Monday.—Cards bearing the following were delivered at the banks and business premises in Kerang today:—"Vote for peace, progress, and prosperity. Pittock, selected State…

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The By-Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 4

Mr. Wade returned to Sydney on Saturday. He is satisfied with the Liberal prospects at Mudgee. The electorate, he says, is well organised, and thoroughly canvassed…

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The by Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 2

The Sydney "Herald's" special reporter in the Liverpool Plains electorate says:—It is always difficult to determine which way the pendulum will swing, but everything goes to show that a…

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The By-elections. a Win for each Party.(Our Special Telegrams.) Sydney

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 August 1911 · page 2

The by-elections at Mudgee and Liverpool Plains took place yesterday. The results were awaited with intense interest throughout the whole…

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The Latest. the Elections. a Close Contest. Perry Elected by 3 Votes. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 August 1911 · page 2

Later returns from Liverpool Plains this morning show that Mr. Perry is now leading Mr Ashford by 2895 votes to 2871, a majority of 24. There is only one small return to come, from…

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Labour Success. the By-elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 August 1911 · page 2

As a result of the by-elections yesterday, the Labour party retains its hold upon the Liverpool Plains and Mudgee seats, but by narrow margins only. At the general election last year Mr…

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