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Hunter Valley · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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The State Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 6 December 1911 · page 1

In the Assembly on Thursday, Mr. Dacey, the Treasurer, introduced the taxation proposition of the Government, and moved the following resolution.—…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 December 1911 · page 6

In the Council yesterday, Mr. Flowers, Vice—President of the Executive Council, moved the second raiding of the Criminal Appeal Bill. He said the…

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The Federal' Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 December 1911 · page 2

In the Senate yesterday, The Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta Railway Bill was further considered in committee…

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Ontario Provincial Elections. Ottawa

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 December 1911 · page 5

The returns for 17 uncontested seats for the [?] provinelal Legislature make certain the return of a majority for the present Government led by sir…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 December 1911 · page 6

In the Senate, yesterday. Senator Pearce, Minister of Defence, introduced a bill to amend the Federal Scheme of Defence Act which was read a first time…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 December 1911 · page 6

In the Council yesterday, The Sinking Fund (Renewals) Bill was received from the Legislative Assembly and read a first time…

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Riot in Parliament Speaker Orders Mr Wood's Removal. Police Drag Him From, the House. Several Other Members Put Out

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 December 1911 · page 4

There was another riot in the N.S.W. Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. Again the police were called in to assist the Sergeant-at-Arms' in the removal of…

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California Mayoral Election. Good Government and the Liquor Traffic. Los Angeles

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 December 1911 · page 5

Great interest was taken in the Mayoral election in which woman voted for the first time. Mr. Alexander, the "good government" candidate, secured a majority of…

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Parliament and Foreign Relations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 December 1911 · page 5

Regarding the question of keeping Parliament in closer touch with Foreign affairs. Mr. Asquith stated that he had not seen any practicable proposal that was…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 December 1911 · page 6

In the Senate, yesterday, Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence, in reply to Senator Long (Tas.) said Captain Chambers was visiting Jersey Bay to examine…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 December 1911 · page 6

In the Council, yesterday, Mr. Flowers, Vice—President of the Executive Council, moved that for the remainder of the session, unless otherwise ordered, the House…

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Elections in New Zealand. Prohibition Ahead

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 December 1911 · page 2

The New Zealand general elections were conducted yesterday, extraordinary interest being taken in the polls. Sir Joseph Ward, the Prime Minister, was returned…

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By—election Libel Case. Newspapers Mulcted. London, Thursday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 December 1911 · page 5

Mr. Claude Hay has received £2500 damages against the "Star" and "Morning Leader" for libels in connection with the Hoxton by—election in alleging that…

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Germany's Parliament. Berlin

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 December 1911 · page 5

The Reichstag has dissolved, and the elections take place in January 12…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 December 1911 · page 7

In the Senate yesterday, The debate on the second reading of the Public Service Arbitration Bill was resumed…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 December 1911 · page 6

In the Council yesterday. The Income Tax Bill and the Public Works and Closer Settlement. Funds (Amendment) Bill were received from the…

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State Parliament. The New Taxation

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 December 1911 · page 6

When the Legislative Assembly adjouned at half-past 3 on Wednesday morning the Income Tax Bill had been carried through committee to the report…

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Parliament. All Night Sitting (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 December 1911 · page 4

The Assembly sat all night considering the Estimates of the Lands Department. The discussion, which was participated in by both sides of the House, was…

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Scene in Federal Parliament. The Electoral Bill. (By Telegraph.) Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 December 1911 · page 4

The House of Representatives sat at night, considering the Electorral Bill, and the debate was wholly carried on by the Opposition…

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Another Riot in Parliament Speaker Orders Mr Wood's Removal. Police Drag Him From the House Tumoltoous Scene Follow. Several Other Members Put Out

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 9 December 1911 · page 1

There was another riot in the N.S W, Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. Again the police were called in to assist the Sergeantat-Arms in the removal of members whom…

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