Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

570 stories in Murray's papers · page 15 of 29

Pistols in Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 21

For a parallel scene to that which was witnessed some time ago in. the lobby of the House of Commons when a young clergyman discharged a revolver—happily…

Continued on Trove, page 21 →

Federal Parliament Opened. House Adjourns Till August

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 46

Mr. Justice Barton on Wednesday swore in the new members of the Senate. Senator Givens was elected president unanimously, on the motion of Senator…

Continued on Trove, page 46 →

People Not Parliament Should Increase Payment of M.L.A. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 2

At the [?]confereneo to-day a motion that any [?]lucrenso of Parliamentary salarios be submitted to a referendum of the people before coming into force, was carried…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Federal Parliament. Formally Opened. The Houses Passes Supply and Adjourns. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 2

Parliament was opened to-day. Mr. Justice Barton swore in the new members of the Senate. Senator Givens was elected president…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Riverina Election

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 2

So the defeated candidate for Riverina has been trying to upset the result of the recent election from all accounts! Of course it may or may…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Federal Politics. Senator Could's Assertion. Early Election for Both Houses. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 14 July 1913 · page 2

At a harbour [?] of the Farmers' and Settlers' delegates yesterday, Senator Could said the Liberal party would give a fair field, but no favor, to every section…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Albury State Electorate Labor League to Run Candidate

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 3

Mr. George Black, M.L.A. for [?] met a number of [?] at the Town Hall last night and discussed matters in connection with the forthcoming State…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Federal Parliament. Opened—and Adjourned Till August

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 18 July 1913 · page 1

In the House of Representatives last week Mr Justice Isaacs swore in the members, assisted by his associate, Miss Isaacs…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Inter-state. Election Irregularities

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 July 1913 · page 32

Mr. O'Malley, in explanation of correspondence over the Darwin contest and his own interference with officials, says that when travelling through the northern and…

Continued on Trove, page 32 →

The Junior Public Examinations. Albury Candidates Succeed. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 21 July 1913 · page 3

The results of the Junior Public Examinations held last June are now available. The number of candidate who presented themselves totalled 807. Of these 032…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The State Parliament. Opened by the Governor. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 July 1913 · page 2

The State Parliament was opened at noon by the Governor, with the customary formalities, in the presence of a large attendance of members and the general…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Federal Elections. Purifying the Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 22 July 1913 · page 3

Mr. W. H. Lrvine, Federal Attotury General, stated to-day that it had been decided to permit established political organisations to assist in the work of part…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Parliament of N.S.W. Speaker Willis Resigns Violent Attack on Sir W. Cullen. Mr. R. D. Morton New Speaker. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 23 July 1913 · page 5

The State Parliament was opened this afternoon by the Governor (Sir Gerald Strickland). Having referred to the smallpox…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Moulamein P.p. Board Election. (To the Editor of the Recorder.)

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 23 July 1913 · page 5

SIR,—In your issue of of the 9th inst. Mr Hindson charges me with criticising the Moulnmein Pastures Protection Board unfairly. If such be the case I…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

New South Wales Parliament. Question of State Battery at Albury. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 24 July 1913 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly this evening Mr. Willis, ex-Speaker, occupied his old seat on the Liberal cross-benches. Mr. Levien (Independent), member for…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

State Parliament

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1913 · page 3

The final session of the State Parliament was opened at noon on Tuesday by the Government (Sir Gerald Strickland). The Governor's speech referred to the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The State Parliament. Speaker Willis Resigns. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 July 1913 · page 1

Although the information lacks official confirmation, it is common knowledge that Mr Willis made known to the Premier yesterday his determination to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The State Parliament. The Customary Censure Motion Moved. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 July 1913 · page 2

The Assembly commenced the real business of the session on wednesday. There was a dead silence when Mr Willis, the ex-Speaker, entered the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

New South Wales Parliament. Mr. Willis "Abusively Insulted." Speaker Promises Him Protection. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 25 July 1913 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly met this afternoon. Mr. Willis, the ex-Speaker, on rising to make a personal explanation drew…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

State Parliament Opened. the Programme for the Session. Speaker Willis Resigns. Mr. H. D. Morton Elected. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 July 1913 · page 21

The State Parliament was opened on Tuesday by the Governor, with the customary formalities, in the presence of a large attendance of members and the general…

Continued on Trove, page 21 →