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Politics & elections, 1912

294 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 15

Barooga Water Trust. Election of Trustees

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 13 September 1912 · page 3

The election of two members to the Board of Trust for the Barooga water proposal takes place at tho Berrigan courthouse to-morrow (Saturday)…

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Wagga Farmers and Settlers. a Candidate for the Hume

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 14 September 1912 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Wagga branch of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association, Mr. E. Crouch (chairman), proposed that the various branches in the Hume…

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N.S.W Parliament. Abolition of State Governor. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 September 1912 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier replying to Mr. Cochran, Labor M.L.A., for Darling Harbor, as to whether it was the intention of the Government to abolish…

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Riots in Parliament. Disorder in Hungarian Diet. a Minister Assaulted. Buda Pesth

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 2

The disorders in the Hungarian Parliament, which was opened on Thursday were continued yesterday. The proceedings were commenced by re…

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The Governor-genenal's Sydney Residence. Debate in Parliament. Extraordinary Speech by a Labor Member. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 2

The Assembly was occupied for several hours last night discussing the failure of the Government to make provision for the housing of the Governor-General in…

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Barooga Water Trust. Election of Trustees . MR. A. Macpherson and Mr. E. Desailly Appointed

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 3

Contrary to expectations, there was considerable interest shown in the election of trustees for the Barooga water scheme, and on Saturday…

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Albury F. and S. Association. Preparing for Federal Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 23 September 1912 · page 2

A meeting of the Albury branch of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association was held at the town hall on Saturday afternoon, when there were present:— Dr. Andrews…

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Separate Parliament for Cork."

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 25 September 1912 · page 5

The remarkable devolution proposals outlined at Dundee recently by Mr. Win­ston Churchill, First Lord of the Admir­alty, have, as was auticipated, provided…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Federal Government House. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 25 September 1912 · page 6

The Legislative Assembly met this after­noon. Messrs Arthur, Meagher, and Kelly asked questions regarding Sydney's fire appliances…

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Parliament's Wasted Time

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 September 1912 · page 32

In promising a deputation to try to get through Parliament this session a bill to provide for the eradication of the pest known as water hyacinth, from the rivers…

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Parliament’s Wasted Time. Mr Trefle Complains

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 27 September 1912 · page 6

In promising a deputation last week to try to get through Parliament this session a bill to provide for the eradication of the past known as water…

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The Man Who Sang Himself Into Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 September 1912 · page 37

There is a saying in Wales that a collier will walk five miles to hear a sermon, seven to see a fight, and ten miles to hear a good song. And if that song is sung by…

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Latest News from Randwick. Doings of the Spring Candidates. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 September 1912 · page 1

Cisco continues favorite for the Epsom, being one point shorter than Popinjay, with Jolly Beggar and Sunlike close up, then at an interval of two points comes…

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Housing Shearers. Bill Before Parliament[?]

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 6

The second reading of the Shearers and Agricultural Laborers Accommodation B[?] was moved in the N. S. W. Legislative Assembly by Mr. Beeby on Thursday…

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Country Party Candidate. Conference of Farmers

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 28 September 1912 · page 2

A conference of representatives of Farmers’ Associations in The Murray electorate (State) was held at the School of Arts on Thursday afternoon to…

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Latest News from Randwick. Doings of the Spring Candidates. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 October 1912 · page 2

Jolly Beggar is favorite for the Epsom, being two points shorter than Popinjay and Cisco, who are followed at a similar distance by Sunlike. At an interval of…

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East Melbourne Election Return of Mr. Farthing Most Likely. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 2 October 1912 · page 2

The by-election for the East Melbourne seat in the Legislative Assembly, declared vacant by the Elections and Qualifications Committee, took place to-day. The…

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East Melbourne Election Mr. Farthing Returned. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 3 October 1912 · page 3

The final result of the East Melbourne by-election was announced at 3 o'clock this afternoon by the returning officer, as follows:-…

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Federal Elections. the Riverina Candidate

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 5

Mr. David Doull, who is at present an inspector of the Mutual Life and Citizens' Insurance Company, is a candidate for selection in the Liberal…

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Miners Parliament. Insuring Aged and Infirm. Minimum Wage Acts Effects. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 4 October 1912 · page 2

The Miners Federation conference was continued at Swansea yesterday. A resolution was adopted urging the establishment of a system of State insurance…

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