Elections and Fines. New Commonwealth Act. Everybody Liable
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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.
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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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The House of Commons last Friday was crowded with members and spectator. and a loud shout welcomed Mr Asquith when he entered the chamber,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mr. William Redmond, M.P., one of the Irish Parliamentary delegates to Australia, arrived in Corowa on Friday afternoon, and in the evening addressed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The newly passed Federal Electoral Act which has recently been brought into operation by proclamation will be subjected to at least a partial test…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →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,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, 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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The elections took place on Saturday, the present state of parties is:—Ministerial, 44; Opposition, 26; Independent, 2…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 45 →Eight candidates were nominated on Thursday for four vacant seats on the Pastures Protection Board. The four retiring directors. Messrs Evans,…
Continued on Trove, 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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The writ for the Werriwa election has been issued. Polling is fixed for June 1…
Continued on Trove, 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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