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Politics & elections, 1911

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School of Arts. Election of Trustee

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 2

A special general meeting of the members of the School of Arts was held on Tuesday night for the purpose of electing a trustee in the place of the…

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Parliament Prorogued. Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 August 1911 · page 5

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

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Latest. Sydney, Tuesday. Parliament Prorogues. Mr. Neilsen Resigns

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 August 1911 · page 2

Parliament has been prorogued till 23rd August. Mr, Neilsen's resignation as Minister for Lands has been accepted. Messrs. Ashford and Duun have been…

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Liverpool Plains Election. Close Struggle Anticipated. Ouirindi, Tuesday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 August 1911 · page 5

Last night Mr. Oakes, principal Liberal organiser, addressed a large meeting of electors at the Oddfellows Hall, Mr. C. S. Rowntree, president of the Liberal League, was in…

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The State Political Deadlock. Parliament Prorogued

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 August 1911 · page 5

The prorogation notice, In the form of a Gazette Extraordinary, was placed upon the doors of Parliament House at noon yesterday. It has the effect of closing the…

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A Model Parliament. "Fourpence Per Week." London, Aug. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 August 1911 · page 5

Sir William Lyne, Speaking at a meeting of the Women's Social and Political Union, said that the Australian women had used the vote to purify Parliament till they possessed one of…

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Another Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 August 1911 · page 5

A third bye-election becomes necessary. Owing to his prolonged and serious illness. Mr. Donald Macdonnell, member for Cobar, was unable to take his place in the House during…

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Canadian Politics. the Election Campaign Ottawa August. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 August 1911 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, in his election addles, recites the history of the reciprocity movement. and declares that the present Conservative party seeks…

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State Politics. Labor Still in Office. Prorogation of Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 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…

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Sale of Warships. Question in the Parliament. London, August 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 August 1911 · page 5

In the House of Lords Lord Brassey called attention to the recent sales of armoured ships, and the insufficient number of cruisers in reserve on distant stations…

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The Political Situation. Two Exciting Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 August 1911 · page 5

Political leaders and their lieutenants are on the wing for the Liverpool Plains and Mudgee electorates. Nominations closed yesterday and leave the…

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By-Election Nominations. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 August 1911 · page 2

The following nominations have been received for the two by-elections:- Mudgee.—W. F. Dunne and O. Gilbert. Liverpool Plains.-W. G. Ashford and…

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Mr Nielsen Resigns. The By Elections

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 August 1911 · page 2

Parliament was on Tuesday prorogued by proclamation until August 23. Mr. Nielsen on Tuesday morning gave the Acting-Premier his resignation of the…

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General Cables. London, August 3. British By-election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 August 1911 · page 5

The by-election for the Middleton division, S.E. Lancashire, caused by Sir. W.R. Adkins being appointed to a recordership, resulted:— Sir W.R. Adkins (Llb), 6863;…

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Parliament Prorogued Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 August 1911 · page 14

A proclamation has been issued processing Parliament, to August 23. Mr. Neilsen's resignation Lands has been accepted…

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The State Political Deadlock. Parliament Prorogued. Sydney, Wednesday afternoon

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 August 1911 · page 7

The prorogation notice, in the form of a Gazette Extraordinary, was placed upon the doors of Parliament House at noon yesterday. It has the effect of closing the…

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Another Election

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 August 1911 · page 7

A third bye-election becomes necessary. Owing to his prolonged and serious illness, Mr. Donald Macdonnell, member for Cobar, was unable to take bis place in the House during…

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The Election Campaign. Ottawa, August 1

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 August 1911 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier in his election address, recites the history of the reciprocity movement, and declares that the present Conservative party seeks…

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The Political Situation. Mr Miller Withdraws Resignation. The By-Elections

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 August 1911 · page 5

Mr, J. Miller, the member for Bathurst, who handed his resignation to Mr Wade on Wednesday, subsequently withdrew it, after an interview with the Opposition…

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The By-elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 August 1911 · page 4

Although an immense amount of speech-making and vote-hunting is being indulged in by both parties in the political tug-of-war at Liverpool Plains and Mudgee and great public…

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