The Fathers of Parliament. Assembly and Council
Who is entitled to be termed the Father of the Houses of Parliament by virtue of length of service:- Undoub[?]edly the Hon. Henry Moses, M.L.C.,…
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Politics & elections, 1922
1,009 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 51
Parliament's Liquor Bar Membebs Average 2/- a Week
It has now been ascertained that there is no rule or law to limit the hours during which the Parliamentary Refreshment Boom can be kept open…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Dividing Australia. Self-governing States. Queensland Parliament's Motion
In the Queensland Legislative Assembly a motion by Mr. Forde (Labour), for the remodelling of the Constitution to provide for the subdivision…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Conferment of Honors. Debated in Parliament. London, July 17
The long controversy on the subject, of the conferment of honors was ventilated in the House of Commons and House of Lords, where motions…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Fathers" of Parliament
A well informed political correspondent raises the question, Who is entitled to be termed the "Father" of the New South Wales…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →League of Nations. Confirming Candidates. London, July 24
The Council of the League or Nations has unanimously agreed to the confirmation of the terms of the French mandate in Syria and the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. Legislative Assembly
In the Legislative Assembly yesterday. Mr. Bruntnell, the Minister for Education (for the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament. Legislative Council
In the Legislative Council yesterday, Sir Owen Cox was sworn in, Mr. Jago Smith was granted leave of absence owing to ill-health…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federal Parliament. the Senate. Electoral Reform
In the Senate yesterday, Senator Pearce, the Minister for Home Affairs, informed Senator Garling (N.S.W.) that by dropping out…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Not Duly Elected. Mr. Ashford Disqualified. Labour Candidate Gets the Seat
The Elections and Qualifications Committee concluded its deliberations in regard to the petition of Joseph Alfred Clark against the return of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Canadian Golf. Championship Candidates. Vancouver, July 22
A message from Montreal states that Sazazen (United States champion), Kirkwood, Hagen (world's champion), Joe Hutchinson and Barnes have…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →By-election in Wales London, July 26
The by-election for the Ponty-pridd division of Glamorgan resulted an follows:—Hardy Jones (Labour) ... 16,630…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. Legislative Assembly
When Mr. Levy, the Speaker, took the chair in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, he announced that the Government had given approval to the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wammerawa Election. Committee's Decision Disputed
Discussing the reply given by him in the Legislative Assembly regarding the Elections and Qualifications, Committee's decision in unseating…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Agricultural Society Meeting of Committee. Election of Officers
The first meeting of the newly-elected committed of the Hunter river Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held last evening, The…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Federal Parliament. the Senate
In the Senate yesterday the debate on the Commonwealth Electoral Bill was resumed. Senator Macdonald (Q.) said that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cheaper Postage Debate in Federal Parliament
An indication of the Federal Government's intentions with regard to postal rates was expected when Mr Bowden (N.S.W.) moved in the House of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Elections. Result of Labour Ballots
The A.L.P. conducted two selection ballets on Saturday for the Federal electorates of South Sydney and Reid (Nepean)…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Senate Election. National Candidates
At a meeting of the executive of the National Association it was decided to recommend to the council of the association that Senators…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Getting Ready for the Elections
The electoral rolls for every shire and municipality are now in course of preparation, and will require to be all complete in time for the general…
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