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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

158 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 8

Candidate for Marriage. Seeks President's Daughter

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 27 September 1912 · page 4

A French shepherd named Breton, of Vilermain, in the department Loir-etCher, has become imbued with the idea that he is destined to marry President…

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Hospitals As Polling Booths. Melbourne

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1912 · page 2

A movement has been set on foot by the Federal authorities to use hospitals as polling booths…

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In State Parliament. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 4

In the Assembly last night, the Miners' Accident Relief Bill passed through committee. The Newcastle Iron and Steel…

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Motorist and Horseman. a Parliamentary Candidate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 6

"Will you do your best, in Parliament or out of Parliament, to preserve the use of the highways for all classes of persons, and to prevent the highways…

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The Week's Parliament

Forbes Times · Saturday 5 October 1912 · page 8

The conduct of parliament during the week hardly differed from its couduct during any other week since the feud began between the…

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Not in Parliament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 October 1912 · page 3

The other day Mr. Muldoon was being examined in a civil case in the High Court. The witness was closely pressed with the question, "Now sir, you have sworn to…

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In State Parliament. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 October 1912 · page 4

The Greater Sydney Convention Bill passed the third reading in the Assembly. The Minister for Works moved the…

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Hospital Polling Booth

Forbes Times · Saturday 12 October 1912 · page 6

The returning officer for East Sydney electorate, in which Sydney and other hospitals are situated, has issued a circular stating that "in…

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Maryborough By-election Brisbane

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1912 · page 3

The re-count of votes in connection with the Maryborough, Queensland, by-election, resulted in Mr Corser, Ministerialist, receiving a…

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THE Wyalong Advocate. Wednesday, October 16, 1912 The Practical Work of Parliament

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 16 October 1912 · page 2

TAE people get so accustomed to the ordinary events of the day that the latter are not seriously noticed. But when the collective work of a…

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The Maryborough Election. Brisbane

Forbes Times · Wednesday 16 October 1912 · page 2

The recount in connection with the Maryborough election gives Corser 1791 and Mitchell 1789. The Labor candidate says he…

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In Parliament. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1912 · page 4

In the Assembly a bill was introduced to provide for the eradication of prickly pear. The Fruit Cases Bill passed through…

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Thackeray as a Parliamentary Candidate. A Neat Compliment-From His Opponent

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 4

Thackeray's candidature for Oxford is vivaciously treated in the newly-issued volume. the tenth, of the biographical edition of his works which his daughter, Mrs. Ritchie, is…

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Questions in Parliament

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 23 October 1912 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly on the 15th instant, Mr Wade asked the Colonial Treasurer,—(I) is the amount,£1506 10s 8d., appearing…

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Shire Election. Mr Buttenshaw Elected

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 23 October 1912 · page 2

At the Council Chambers, at noon on Saturday last, the Returning Officer (Mr T. A. Crowe) declared Mr Ernest Albert Buttenshaw…

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Port Curtis Election. Brisbane

Forbes Times · Wednesday 30 October 1912 · page 2

Latest returns concerning the Port Curtis by-election give Kersell (Liberal) 1281 and Brislin (Labor) 1258. There are a few returns yet…

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Latest Telegraphic in State Parliament. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 November 1912 · page 6

The State Coal Mines Bill was taken through committee, with several amendments, in the Legislative Council. One amendment absolves…

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Disorder! Another Scene in Parliament. Mr. Meehan's Behaviour Colonel Onslow Attacked. Sydney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 8 November 1912 · page 2

A disorderly scene took place in the Assembly to-night whilst a division was being taken on Mr. Levy's motion relating to Mr. Neilsen…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 November 1912 · page 2

The Coal Mines Eight Hours Bill passed through committee in the Assembly last night, and the Houses them proceeded With the consideratioh of…

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In State Parliament. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 4

A bill providing for adult suffrage for the city of Sydney was rejected by the Legislative Council by 28 votes to 6…

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