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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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Elections and Fines. New Commonwealth Act. Everybody Liable

Tocumwal Guardian and Finley Free Press · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 3

Ignorance of the law is no man's excuse, and on that account every person entitled to vote at a Federal election had better make himself…

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Cablegrams. Home Rule Bill Introduced to Commons. Imperial Parliament Remains Supreme. Chamber Crowded Hours Before Opening. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 2

Even the excitement with which members of Parliament awaited the details of the legislation against the House of Lords was eclipsed yesterday, when hours before…

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Home Rule. the Irish Parliament. Constitution of the House Australia’s Experience

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 4

The House of Commons last Friday was crowded with members and spectator. and a loud shout welcomed Mr Asquith when he entered the chamber,…

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Elections and Fines. New Commonwealth Act. Everybody Liable

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 3

Ignorance of the law is no man's excuse, and on that account every person entitled to vote at a Federal election had better make himself well…

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N.s.w. Elections

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 22 April 1912 · page 4

Although Ministers will not make admissions, there is a strong belief in political circles that the general N.S.W. elections will take place at an early date. In…

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Home Rule for Ireland. the Irish Parliament Envoys. Mr. William Redmond, M.P., in Corowa

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 3

Mr. William Redmond, M.P., one of the Irish Parliamentary delegates to Australia, arrived in Corowa on Friday afternoon, and in the evening addressed…

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New Legislation for Federal Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 2

The newly passed Federal Electoral Act which has recently been brought into operation by proclamation will be subjected to at least a partial test…

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Federal Elections. The Press Gag Act

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 1

The following is an extract from the new Federal Electoral Act:—"On and after the date of issue and before the return of any writ for the…

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Irish Parliament. to Be Summoned in 1913. London, April 18

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 7

The text of the Home Rule for Ireland Bill has been issued. It consists of 48 clauses, and is without a preamble. Senators in the Irish Parliament will be…

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Corowa Progress Association. Election of Officers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 5

A meeting of the above association was held on Monday evening. Mr. J. P Leshy presided, and there were also present-- Messrs. J. Mills, W. Parkin, D. L. Tait,…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society. Annual Meeting. Election of Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above society was held on Thursday afternoon, when there was a large attendance of members. Mr. F. W. Knight was in the…

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Premier's Position—general. Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 3

There have been persistent rumors that Mr. M'Gowen, the Premier, intended to resign his office and assume the Agent-Generalship for New South Wales. These…

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The Queensland Election. a Government Victory. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 3

The Queensland general elections were held on Saturday, and resulted in a decisive Government victory. It is expected the number of votes polled will…

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P. Board Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 2

In connection with the above, attention is drawn to the fact that nomination day in connection with the four vacancies (caused by the retirement by…

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The Queensland Elections. Government Returned. BRISBANE

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 2

The elections took place on Saturday, the present state of parties is:—Ministerial, 44; Opposition, 26; Independent, 2…

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Tasmanian Elections. Reduced Liberal Majority

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 45

The elections in Tasmania took place on Tuesday, but as the voting is on the preferential, ballot system definite results cannot be known promptly. Fifty-nine…

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Annual Election

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 2

Eight candidates were nominated on Thursday for four vacant seats on the Pastures Protection Board. The four retiring directors. Messrs Evans,…

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Tasmanian Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 May 1912 · page 2

The final returns of the Tasmanian elections give the Liberals 16 and Labour 14. With a Liberal as Speaker, this is regarded as too close, and a…

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Werriwa Election Polling June 1

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 2

The writ for the Werriwa election has been issued. Polling is fixed for June 1…

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Extraordinary Election

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 2

There was only one nomination for the extraordinary vacancy created by the retirement of Mr William Fraser, viz. Robert Percival McFarland…

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