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Politics & elections, 1910

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Women in Parliament at Last. (By Cable). Denver, Colorado

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 November 1910 · page 4

As a result of the elections held on Tuesday last for the House of Assembly of Colorado, four women will take their seats in the House. They are…

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Imperial Federation and Home Rule. No Parliament Wanted. London, Nov. 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 November 1910 · page 3

Lord Hugh Cecil, M.P., in a letter to the "Times," writes: "Irish Home Rule would be as much out of place in an Imperial Federation as would be sewage in milk. The Empire…

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The British Political Crisis. Constitution Conference Fails. Early Elections Predicted. London, Nov. 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 November 1910 · page 5

The Constitution Conference has failed. Mr. Asquith (the Prime Minister) has authorised the following announcement:— The Conference has ended without an…

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United States Elections. Revolt Against High Prices. London, Friday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 November 1910 · page 5

The "Daily Telegraph" states that the statements that New York Socialists and Hearst's leaguers are wedded to protection, and that English opinions cabled to America that the…

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American Elections. a Democratic House. Vancouver, Nov. 9

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 November 1910 · page 5

In the United States Congress elections now proceeding it is expected that the Republican majority in the Senate will be much reduced, and that the Democrats will…

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Abolition of Veto. Issue of British Election. London, Nov. 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 November 1910 · page 5

The Cabinet has agreed not to proceed with the Budget of this year in the House of Commons, but to go to the country on its policy of the Abolition of the Lords' Veto, before any…

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Powers of Parliament. Counsel's Opinion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 November 1910 · page 5

The opinion of an eminent counsel on the Commonwealth referendum was read at a meeting of the council of the Employers Federation in Melbourne on Monday, It…

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The State Parliament. Opened To-day. Sydney, Tuesday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 November 1910 · page 5

Parliament opened to-day by Commission. The swearing-in of members occupied an hour. Mr. Black moved and Mr. Dacey seconded, that Mr. Cann be Speaker…

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The Constitutional Crisis. the Approaching Election. London. Nov. 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 November 1910 · page 5

The "Daily Chronicle" in a leader headed "Strike Now, Strike Hard," urges a dissolution, and the earlier the better. It would be bad for trade if the campaign were allowed to…

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General British Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1910 · page 3

The Liberal Cabinet has decided not to proceed with the Budget, in the House of Commons, but to go to the country on the veto policy…

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Late Election

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1910 · page 2

There are persistent rumours of corrupt practices having been carried on during the late election, and we understand that steps are being…

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The British Political Crisis Constitution Conference Fails. Early Elections Predicted. London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 November 1910 · page 3

The Constitution Conference has failed. Mr Asquith (the Prime Minister) has authorised the following, announcement:- The Conference has ended without an…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1910 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday. A bill to amend the Customs Act was read a first time, and the second reading fixed for Wednesday…

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Opening of Parliament. Governor's Speech. Sydney. Wednesday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1910 · page 5

The twenty-second Parliament of New South Wales was formally opened at noon to-day with the customary ceremony. The Legislative Council Chamber was crowded…

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Constitution Crisis. the Coming Election London. Nov. 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1910 · page 5

The statement which it was expected that Mr. Asquith (Prime Minister) would make in the House of Commons to-day on the resumption of the session has been postponed till…

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One-day Elections Wanted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1910 · page 5

The "Daily News" urges the passing of a bill with a single clause, providing for all ele[?] on one day, and bringing the new register of voters into operation on December 1…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1910 · page 3

In the Council yesterday, Mr. Flowers, the Vice-president of the Executive Council, gave notice that he would move that Mr. W. J. Trickett be Chairman of Committees of the whole House…

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Parliament Bill. London, Wednesday night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1910 · page 3

The Parliament Bill has passed its [?]rending in the House of Lords…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. The Formal Opening

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 November 1910 · page 3

The preliminary ceremonies in connection with the opening of the new Parliament took place on Tuesday. Both Houses met at noon. There was a full…

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Parliament's Third Party. Ministry to Have a Fair Show

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 November 1910 · page 2

The eight Independents elected to the State Parliament met Tuesday to discuss the political situation. There were present:—Messrs Storey, Levien, Briuer,…

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