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

Politics & elections, 1912

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R.a. Show Vehicle Award. Matter Mentioned in Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 November 1912 · page 5

Some local interest attaches to portion of the debate in the State Parliament on Monday, during the discussion on that part of the estimates…

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Our Parliament. Sydney

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 16 November 1912 · page 4

At 1 o'clock this afternoon the sitting of the Legislative Assembly, which commenced at 4.30 yesterday afternoon, was still going strong…

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The "Bear Garden." More Disorder in Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 2

One of the worst scenes of a very disorderly session was enacted in the State House of Parliament last night. The trouble arose over the…

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Latest Telegraphic Speaker and Parliament. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 November 1912 · page 6

It is understood that a reconciliation has been effected between Mr Willis and the Government, and that the former will not resign the…

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Parliament

Forbes Times · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 3

The hope and expectation of the Premier[?] that the session will be terminated at latest in the first week in December, and it is…

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Latest Telegraphic the State Parliament. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1912 · page 2

In the Assembly last night, Mr Wood moved a motion of want of confidence in the Speaker. The debate was closured on the motion of…

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Our Parliament. " a Reign of Terror." Another All-night Sitting. The Speaker's Salary Reduced. Sydney

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 27 November 1912 · page 2

Parliament sat right through last night till ten this morning. The Speaker's estimates were considered…

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Latest Telegraphic in State Parliament. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the Senators' Election Bill, Height of Buildings Bill, and Income Tax Bill passed all their stages…

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A Demofalised Parliament

Forbes Times · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 8

Parliament for the week has been anyhow. In Sydney the people are tired. They cannot follow all this details and in a [?]…

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Latest Telegraphic City Council Elections. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1912 · page 2

The City Council elections resulted in a victory for the Liberal candidates, 21 of whom were returned, while Labor only succeeded in…

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Our Parliament. the Irrigation Bill. Sydney, Tuesnay

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly, after an all-night's sitting, adjourned at 5 o'clock this morning until this afternoon. The Irrigation Bill was taken through…

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The City Elections. Sydney

Forbes Times · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 2

The poll in connection with the city municipal elections was taken yesterday, and the voting was heavy on each side. As a result of…

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Latest Telegraphic Parliament Prorogued. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 December 1912 · page 5

Parliament was formally prorogued yesterday until January 21st. Further prorogations will probably take place from time to time until the…

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Close of Parliament

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 7 December 1912 · page 4

The Session was brought to a close on Wednesday, after a friendly interchange of compliments between the representatives of the rival parties…

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Parliament Prorogu[?] Sydney

Forbes Times · Saturday 7 December 1912 · page 5

A proclamation was issued yesterday proroguing Parliament till January 21st…

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City Council Election

Forbes Times · Saturday 7 December 1912 · page 8

The nominations for the Sydney City Council proved to be a triumph for Labor organisation. For the 13 wards (two representatives each)…

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Federal Elections. Brisbane

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1912 · page 2

The Queensland Common wealth, electoral office has commenced preparations for holding the Federal elections, which it is believed will…

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Forbes P., A. and H, Association, [?] Election of Officers. Mr. Rawlins President

Forbes Times · Saturday 28 December 1912 · page 8

A meeting of the new committee of the above was held on Saturday last, when there were present—Messrs. A. J. Baldock, T. Lozell,…

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