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Politics & elections, 1910

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Scene in Canadian Parliament Bitter Cross Fire Between Parties. Vancouver

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 1 December 1910 · page 2

There was a scene in the Canadian Parliament. While a Conservative was speaking, the Liberals trooped out noisely. The Speaker…

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Our Parliament

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1910 · page 3

There has been a lot of vilifying and mud slinging towards the close of the debate on the vote of censure last week. The principal actors it the wordy…

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Brains. Hated by Parliament

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1910 · page 8

"How Parliament hates brains!" says Mr Bernard Shaw. He is angry with the proposed Copyright Bill, and says that the Society of…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 December 1910 · page 28

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday the Standing Orders were suspended to allow of the passage of a temporary supply bill for £1,109,130 to cover the cost of…

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Cost of Elections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 December 1910 · page 7

A Parliamentary paper has been issued giving particulars of the expenses to candidates in the last general election. The total amount was £l,296,382, which…

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Most Members Seek Re-election. London, November 28

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 December 1910 · page 7

An important feature of the coming election is the increase in unopposed returns and the diminution of three-cornered contests. The Liberals have provided…

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Cable News. Election Campaign. Unionist Manifesto Issued. London, November 25

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 December 1910 · page 7

In view of the approaching general election, leading, party organisations are issuing manifestoes. That of the Primrose League, which is signed by Lord…

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Meat Famine in Austria Parliament Agrees to Unrestricted Importation. Vienna

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 3 December 1910 · page 2

The Austrian Legislative Chamber after a long discussion has carried a motion by 223 votes to 206 in favor of the unrestricted entry of transoceanic meat into…

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Socialist Candidate

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 3 December 1910 · page 2

Mr. George Lansbury, the Socialist leader who is contesting the Mile End seat, is receiving support from unexpected quartets. The Chancellor of the Exchequer advised…

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Election Incidents

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 5 December 1910 · page 2

Mr. Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, is suffering from a severe cold and has as lost his voice. The appearance of Mr. Winston Churchill,…

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Jewish Candidates

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 5 December 1910 · page 2

Altogether 36 Jewish candidates were Dominated for the House of Commons. They all belong to the two main parties, 20 being Unionists and 16 Liberals. For two…

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Nomination Day Mishaps. Two Candidates Disappointed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 5 December 1910 · page 2

Two mishaps occurred in connection with the closing of nominations on Thursday. A three-cornered contest had been in prospect at West Salford, which seat is at…

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Cablegrams. British Elections Now in Progress First Balloting on Saturday. State of Parties. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 5 December 1910 · page 2

The British general [?] were [?] yesterday, the excitement being intense. The following is the state of parties up to the present:—…

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Unionists Pleased with Polling

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 6 December 1910 · page 2

The Unionist newspapers consider that the results of the pollings are encouraging to the party. The "Standard" argues that the Ministry…

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New Zealand Parliament Resolution Regarding Coronation. Wellington

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 6 December 1910 · page 2

Before the session of the New Zealand Parliament closed, a resolution was passed by both Houses, congratulating the King and Queen on their Coronation, which will…

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The British Elections Mr. Asquith Criticises Unionists "Twists, Gyrations and Somersaults." London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 6 December 1910 · page 2

Late on Saturday evening the Prime Minister addressed a gathering of 5000 people at Newcastle-on-Tyne. It was strange, he said, how the…

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Mr. Keir Hardie's Election Address

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 7 December 1910 · page 2

Mr. Keir Hardie in his election address advocates Home Rule for Ireland and Wales. He describes Imperialism as a huge imperialism; and adds: "If all will…

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The Cork Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 7 December 1910 · page 2

Intelligence from Cork states that a serious collision occurred between the followers of Messrs. Redmond and O'Brien. Fifty persons were injured, twenty-five…

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Present Election a Referendum

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 7 December 1910 · page 2

Mr. Winston Churchill, Home Secretary, addressing a political meeting at Southwark, described the present election as a referendum on the one question of the…

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Cablegrams. the British Election Result of Tuesday's Polling. Liberals Lead by Six. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 8 December 1910 · page 2

As the result of yesterday's polling, the the Government slightly increased its lead and at midnight the Unionists were six behind their combined opponents. At…

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