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Politics & elections, 1913

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Federal Parliament. No-confidence Debate. Defeated by Speaker's Vote

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 September 1913 · page 4

Mr. Johnson, the Speaker of the House of Representatives took the chair at half-past 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon…

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The State Parliament. Bills to Be Passed. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 September 1913 · page 10

The Minister of Lands and Agriculture stated to-day that whatever bills were abandoned at the close of the session, the Crown Lands consolidation Bill, the Crown Lands…

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Labor Caucus Meeting. Members Want to Go Electioneering

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 September 1913 · page 6

A caucus meeting of the State Labour party was held at Parliament House on Thursday. Consideration was given to the question of what bills should be…

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The Singleton Argus Tuesday, September 9th. Our Federal Parliament

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 September 1913 · page 2

All persons who wish well for our Federal Legislature, and who have regard for the name and fame of Australia, cannot view the state of affairs in…

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House of Commons. Election Expectations. London, Monday evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 September 1913 · page 5

Mr. Balfour's speech has given impulse to the expectation of a general election in the spring, and Unionist organisations, are speeding up…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1913 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Holmun, the Premier, in reply to Mr. Tay'or, who asked if the Government, had [?] to any decision in regard to giving…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1913 · page 6

In the House yesterday. Mr. Wynne, Postmaster-General, in reply to Mr. l. Smith (Tas.), said he would inquire into the question of having mail vans…

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British Politics. Coming General Election. London, Sept. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1913 · page 5

The "Daily' Chronicle" has been informed, that the Government's plans assume that a general election will take place in 1915. In the meanwhile the Plural Voting Abolition…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1913 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Gardiner asked whether, in view of the attack on the Senate by Senators Millen, Oakes, and others, if the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1913 · page 6

In the Council Yesterday. Sir Allen Taylor gave notice of the following motions for Thursday next:—(1) That in the opinion of this House, on account of the…

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Disloyalty to the King. Rebuked in Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1913 · page 3

Mr. Watt, the Premier, in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, on Wednesday, on a matter of privilege, drew attention to the recent remarks of Mr. Webber, the member for…

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Norton Griffiths Scheme. The Discussion in Parliament

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 September 1913 · page 2

Replying to Mr Wade in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night,the Premier said that he was not able to innounce definitely whether the proposed…

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Parliament. Another Censure Motion. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 11 September 1913 · page 2

In the Assembly this afternoon, Mr Wade moved another censure motion, in respect of the conduct of the Minister for Works, in purchasing land at…

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British Politics. Changes of a General Election. London, Sept. 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 September 1913 · page 5

Thirty per cent. has been paid to secure a "total loss" claim in the event of a general election being held before the end of june 1914…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 September 1913 · page 6

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Gardiner save notice of his intention to move for the appointment of a Select Committee to inquire into electoral…

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Electione ring

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 September 1913 · page 8

In State politics, electioneering is more in evidence than anything else. The Oppositions has the advantage of the Government to the extent that…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 September 1913 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly continued its sitting all night on Thursday, and adjourned yesterday at noon. The motion to ask the Legislative…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 September 1913 · page 6

In the House yesterday, Mr. Frazer (W.A.) asked the Prime Minister if the Government proposed to continue the work at the present site of…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 September 1913 · page 7

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Mr Howe (N.S.W.) asked the Prime Minister if he would offer £176 per…

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Parliament. All Night Sitting. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 September 1913 · page 6

The Legislative Assemly sat all night last night, until mid-day to-day. A lengthy debate took place on the second reading of the Fair Rents Bill,…

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