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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Disgraceful Scenes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 September 1911 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday, The Premier, In reply to Mr. Osborne, on behalf of the Chief Secretary said that Instructions had been Issued to the effect…

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An Election Scandal. Ottawa

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 September 1911 · page 5

A scandal has occurred in connection with the election in Quebec Kast. Sir Wilfrid Laurier's opponent asserts that he was' offered a large sum of money if he would…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 September 1911 · page 6

In the Couucil yesterday, Mr. Robson moved that the Methodist Church Bill be passed through all Its remaining stages through whicn it had passed…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 September 1911 · page 3

In the House, yesterday, Mr. Fisher, prime Minister in reply to Mr. Deakin, said that all other qulitications being equal preferenc weald be given to unionists…

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Disgraceful Scenes in Parliament Speaker's Arbitrary Rulings Defied. Missiles Hurled at the Chair. Police Called In

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 September 1911 · page 3

Mr, Willis, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, took the chair at halfpast 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. Mr D. Storey asked the Premier, with…

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Scenes in Parliament

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 2

There was a lively scene in the Assembly on Tuesday afternoon last. Several members wanted to know who were the "ruffians" the member…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembbly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Moxham : Mr. Speaker, I did not ask you any questions yesterday in the hope that you would make some explanation…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 6

In the house yesterday Mr. deakin wished to ask the prime minister the area and application of the preference to unionists principle…

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Liverpool Plains Election. Mr. Ashford Appeals

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 2

The very small majority of three votes by which Mr. J. Perry won the Liverpool Plains seat at the recent by-election, created, at the time,…

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Degradation of Parliament

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 4

Public opinion generally will unhesitatingly condemn the conduct of those members of Parliament who resorted to violence in the State Assembly yesterday. It is, of…

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A Riot in Parliament. Disgraceful Scenes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 2

The most disgraceful scene ever witnessed in the Parliament of this State occurred on Tuesday evening last. The matter arose out of…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 6

In the House yesterday, Mr. Fowler (W.A.) called attention to the sale of improper postcards in Melbourne and asked the Minister for Customs if he…

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The Cobar Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 5

Mr. Donald, Macdonnell, Chief Secretary, has been re-elected for Cobar unopposed…

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Intentions of the Ministry General Election "In a Few Months."

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, the Premier, replying to a .question by Mr. D. Storey as to whether, "in view of the extraordinary position of…

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Liverpool Plains Election. a Recount

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 6

The State Parliamentary Elections and Qualifications Committee mot on Thursday to consider'the petition' of M.r. W.G. Ashford. agalnst the return of Mr Perry,…

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Canadian Elections. Liberals' Hopeless Defeat. Ottawa, Sept. 23

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 September 1911 · page 3

The latest figures in connection with the general election are as follow:— Conservatives and Independents 135 Liberals..............82…

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Preference of Unionists and Its Effect on Elections

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 September 1911 · page 3

Regarding preference to unionists in the Commonwealth service, upon which a motion of censure has been initiated by the Opposition, a member of the…

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The Maitland Vacancy. a Liberal Candidate. Probable Democratic Candidate. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 26 September 1911 · page 2

Mr John Hogan, produce merchant, has been invited to contest the Maitland seat at the by-election rendered neces sary by the vacancy caused 'by the death…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 September 1911 · page 6

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. M'Gowen, the Premier: As the leader of the Opposition has signified his intention of moving a vote of censure to-night, I…

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The Late Mr. John Gillies. References in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 September 1911 · page 3

In speaking to his motion of censure, on the Government in the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Wade, the leader of the Opposition, referred to the death of Mr. Gillies…

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