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Politics & elections, 1911

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The Income Tax Bill. Probable General Election. Sydney, Saturday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 5

The present political situation arising out of the passage of the Income Tax Bill has in it all the elements of a possible crisis. There is a prospect of the Legislative…

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New Zealand Elections. Prohibition Almost Carried

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 5

The final count shows that Mr. R. M'Nab, formerly Minister of Lands, will not be in be second ballot for Palmerston North. Mr. D. Buick (O.), the former member, being…

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Parliament Prorogued. the Commission Speech. London, Dec. 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 5

Parliament has been prorogued. The Commission Speech testified to the friendly foreign relations and the happy conclusion of the Moroccan agreement. It…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 December 1911 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday. The debate on the first reading of the Customs Tariff Bill was resumed. Senator Stewart considered that the tariff…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 December 1911 · page 6

In the Council yesterday, The debate on [?] for the third reading of the Income Tax Bill was continued…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 December 1911 · page 3

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence, in reply to Senator Keating (Tas) said the site of a permanent naval college had been…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

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

The Senate sat until 4 O'clock yesterday morning when the consideration of the farm in committee was concluded, and the bill passed the remaining stages…

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New Zealand Elections. Sir Joseph Wards Position. London. Dec. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 December 1911 · page 5

The New Zealand correspondent of the "Times" states that the elections have resulted in chaos. He adds: "Sir Joseph Ward is the…

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Our Sydney Letter Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 December 1911 · page 2

The Assembly closed its business for the year in a blaze of disorder. Angry Oppositionists poured out the vials of their wrath on the Speaker,…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate

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

In the Senate yesterday, The Inscribed Stock Bill was passed through all stages. The Old Age Pensions Appropriations bill…

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Miners' Federation Officers. Election of Former Officials Certain. Newcastle, Friday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 December 1911 · page 5

The ballot papers used in connection with the voting just completed by the Miners' Federation for the offices of president and general secretary for next year are being counted…

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By-election. Mr. A. M. Anderson Defeated. London, Dec. 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 December 1911 · page 5

The by-election for North Ayrshire, consequent on the appointment of Mr. Andrew M. Anderson, as Solicitor-General for Scotland, resulted:—Capt. D. F. Campbell…

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New Zealand Elections. Sir Joseph Ward's Position. London, Dec. 20

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1911 · page 3

The New Zealand correspondent of the "Times" states that the elections have resulted in chaos. He adds: "Sir Joseph Ward is the…

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The New Zealand Elections. English Criticism

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 December 1911 · page 3

London, Thursday,—Commenting on the New Zealand elections, London "Truth" says"that a change of Administration is greatly needed. If it…

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Miners Federation Election. Peter Bowling Beaten. (By Telegraph). Newcastle

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 December 1911 · page 4

The returns of the election of President of the Colliery Employees' Federation show that Mr-David Watson has boaton Mr Peter Bowling by a large…

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Canadian Provincial Elections. Ottawa

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 December 1911 · page 5

The Conservatives, who have gained six seats unopposed are certain of victory in the Prince Edward island elections in January…

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