Federal Elections
Arising out of the protest by the district leagues against the endorsement of the selection of Mr. F. W. Yates for Werriwa in the Labour interests, the executive council have directed…
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Politics & elections, 1914
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Federal Parliament
There was again much disorder in the House of Representatives on Thursday, when the Government succeeded in closuring the introductory debate on the first test bill. Messrs. Webster…
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Melbourne Thursday.—At half-past I this morning the blankets which were brought into the House of Representatives in view of the all-night sitting were the cause of one of the most…
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An important alteration of the State Constitution was foreshadowed on Wednesday by the Premier. Replying to a deputation of women delegates from the Political Labour League, Mr…
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At half-past one o'clock on Thursday morning of last week the blankets which were brought into the House of Representatives in view of the all-night…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parliamentary By-election
London, May 21.—The by-election for North-east Derbyshire caused by the death of Mr. W. E. Harvey (Liberal) was held yesterday, and resulted in the return of the Unionist…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Frivolity in Federal Parliament
In the House of Representatives on Thursday Mr. Higgs admitted that he was entirely responsible for the removal of the Mace last week. He said he had no idea of insulting the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Election of Pastures Protection Board
The election of four directors for the Goulburn Pastures Protection Board took place on Saturday. The result was announced at about 6 o'clock on Saturday by Mr. Dawson…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Parliament. Mr. Conroy and the Olive Branch
Melbourne, Wednesday.—Both Houses of the Federal Parliament met to-day. Every speech in both Chambers contained references to the all-important subject of the double dissolution, and…
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All but five seats in the State have been provided for by the P.L.L. in connection with the Federal elections, which appear likely to take place in…
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In the House of Representatives on Thursday the Bill to widen the authority of the Royal Commissioner who is to inquire into the operations of the Meat Trust was brought in. The…
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In view of a probably early double dissolution the Liberal party is organising all over the State and selecting its candidates. On Thursday the Senate candidates were finally selected…
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It may be remembered that some time ago Mr. F. W. Yates was selected by the Labour Electorate Council as the Labour candidate for Werriwa. A protest was lodged by another…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Double Dissolution Granted. Early Election
The Governor-General of the Commonwealth has granted a simultaneous dissolution to both Houses of the Federal Parliament. The Prime Minister, Mr. Joseph Cook, made…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Werriwa Election. Mr. Yates the Labour Candidate
Mr. G. Boyd (president) occupied the chair at a meeting of the P.L.L. Electorate Council at the Empire .Theatre on Saturday evening to consider the selection of a candidate to contest…
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The date of the elections will depend on the completion of the rolls the preparation of which has been much delayed, especially in New South Wales. August 29 is still, however, persistently…
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The Premier stated on Wednesday that no decision has yet been arrived at, either by the Cabinet or the caucus, regarding the opening of the third session. "The whole matter," said…
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Melbourne, Wednesday.—The whole time and business of Parliament are now absorbed in one aspect or another of the approaching general election. When Sir John Forrest in the House…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Elections. Planks in the Liberal Platform. the Cost of Living
Melbourne, Wednesday.—Although the full Ministerial policy will probably not be disclosed until the Prime e Minister-delivers his policy speech its general outline has already been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Werriwa Election. Mr. Yates Selected
A meeting of the Federal Electoral Council was held at the Empire Theatre on Saturday night to consider the selection of the Labor candidate to…
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