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Politics & elections, 1912

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South Australian Election Defeat of Labor. Adelaide

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 2

The Liberal party is congratulating itself upon the results of the elections, which, so far as the figures are known, emphasise the Labor defeat. There have been…

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The South Australian Elections. Labor Ministry Defeated. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 2

The general elections Held in South Australia on Saturday resulted in the defeat of the Verran Ministry. Intense interest was manifested in the contest…

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The German Parliament. Opens Under a Socialist. Berlin

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 2

Owing lo Herr Spahn refusing the Presidency of the Reichstag, the Chamber will be presided over by a Socialist for the first rime in history…

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S.A. ELECTIONS. Liberals Gain Seats. ADELAIDE

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 2

Further counts show that the Liberals probably have a majority of eight in the new Parliament. The Labor Premier, referring to his…

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Wakool Shire. Council Meeting. Election of President

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Wakool Shire Council was held at Moulamein on the 6th instant. There wore present.:— Crs. E. B. Eagle, H. R. Cameron, R…

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The Municipality. Election of Mayor. Ald. Foster Re-elected

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 2

A special meeting of the council was held on Monday night for the purpose of electing a Mayor. There were present: —The retiring Mayor (Aid Foster), and…

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New Zealand Parliament. Sir Joseph Ward [?] the Labor Vote. Auckland

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 3

The N.Z. Parliament is to open tomorrow. It is said Sir Joseph Ward has an advanced policy with a view to capture the Labor vote…

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British Parliament. Innovation at Opening. High Commissioners and Ladies. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 2

An interesting departure from the usual observances will be made at tie opening of Parliament to-morrow. For the first time in history the High…

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News From America Colonel Roosevelt. May Be Residential Candidate . New York

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 2

Colonel Roosevelt has received a large number of requests from influential quarters asking him to become a candidate for the Presidency of the United States…

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The Consequent Elections

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 3

The Town Clerk was appointed returning officer for the elections consequent upon the resignation of Aid Sloey and Daniel. March 9 was fixed upon as election day…

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Parliament Opened

The Independent · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

The King has opened Parliament. In his speech he referred to his Durbur visit, and the grave British labor conditions, and the revolt in China…

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N.Z. Parliament Opened. Auckland

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 3

The Dominion Parliament was opened to-day by commission, Sir Arthur Guiness was re-elected Speaker. The speech of His Excellency the…

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Cablegrams. British Parliament the King's Speech, Imposing Opening Ceremony. New Bills Foreshadowed. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

Parliament was formally opened in the House of Lords yesterday by by His Majesty the King in person. Queen Mary was also present…

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The Opening of the British Parliament. The King's Speech. Home Rule and Welsh Disestablishment Promised. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

The Imperial Parliament was opened yesterday. King George, in the speech from the throne, referred to the friendly relations that had been established with…

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Election of President

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 5

On resuming the chairman said before they proceeded to the election of President for the ensuing year it was usual to fix the allowance…

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Annual Mayoral Election. Ald. McMahon Re-elected

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council took place on Tuesday night. There were present:—The Mayor and Ald. Rawnsley, Hidgcock, Johnston and…

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British Parliament. Address in Reply. Opposition Amendment Moved. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

It was announced on the 15th inst. that the Opposition would move an amendment to the Address in Reply to the Kmg's speech, declaring that the Government is…

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Cablegrams. British Parliament. Home Rule or Lords Reform. Gnionist Censure Motion Defeated London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 2

The discussion was concluded yesterday and the vote take on the Opposition amendment on the Address in Reply in the House of Commons. The amendment…

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The Central Polling Place

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 2

The redistribution of seats in the Legislative Assembly, tendered necessary by movements of population, will have the effect of wiping out a number…

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N.s.w. Parliament. No-confidence Motions

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Wed-afternoon Mr. H. Levien gave notice that he would move next day: "That the Speaker, the Hon. Henry Willis, does not…

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