Method to Save Time in Parliament
It is reported in Federal political circles that the "guillotine," which system is used in the House, of Commons for the closing of debates, will…
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Prisoners of Parliament
Fow people are aware that the Houses of Parliament have their own prison. Yet situated high up in the Clock Tower is the M.P.'s prison…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →An Election in November
Party whips (says "The Times" [?]bbyist) anticipate a general election in November. It is impossible that it can much longer be delayed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sporting. Hurdle Candidate. Sydney
It has not yet been decided whether The Spire is to be sent to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Hurdle. Probably it will depend upon his performance…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Albury Chamber of Commerce Annual Election of Officebs. Mr. G. S. Allen Elected President
The annual election of officers took place at a meeting of the newly elected committee of the Albury Chamber of Commerce last night, when the following members…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Next General Election Candidates and Soldiers' Totes
Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Lair stated that an inter-Depart-mental Committee was enquiring into questions connected with the nest general…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The British Elections
The "Daily Chronicle" says that a feeling is growing that a general election before the end of the year is undesirable…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British General Elections. Undesirable This Year
It is stated by "The Daily Chronicle" that the feeling is becoming general that an election before the end of the year ia undesirable, seeing that an overwhelming…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →M.S.W. Parliament. Budget Speech Delayed. Sydney
The Premier, Mr Holman, will not deliver his budget speech when Parliament re-assembles next week. He will not be ready with the speech till a little later…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →No Women Candidates. Legal Opinion Against Them
Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law, Leader of the Government, stated that the law officers of England, Scotland and Ireland were unanimously…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →His Wife Does the Washing Member of Parliament Wants a Rise Melbourne
That the salaries of members or the State Parliament should be increased was urged by Mr. Lemmon in the course of the debate on Supply in the Legislative…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wodonga. Election C. Shire President
On Monday morning the annual election of president for the Wodonga Shire was held at the Shire Fall, when the retiring president, Mr. S. [?]ker, was again…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Victorian Municipal Elections
The following are the results of the municipal elections held in the North East last week:-- Wangaratta Shire.-- Central Riding…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Farmers' and Settlers' Candidates Mr. Reeby Favors Proportional Representation. Sydney
Mr. Beeby, Minister for Public Works, referring to the decision of the Farmers and Settlers. Association to run its down candidate for Parliament, said: "I think…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Albury Municipal Election
A lengthy but of ratepayers comprising the committee formed to secure the return of Mr. A. A. Hart for the vacant seat appears elsewhere…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Extraordinary Municipal Election
Mr. G. W. Daniel addressed, about 50 ratepayers at South Albury last night, and after a fighting speech, a vote of confidence in him was carried on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Extraordinary Municipal Election Candidates Address Rate Payers
A large number of the ratepayers attended at the Albury Town Hall last night to bear the views of Messrs A. A. Hart and G. W. Daniel, candidates for the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Farmers' Candidates
Mr. Beeby referred to the decision of the Farmers and Settlers' Association to put forward its own candidates for Parliament, and said he thought that all questions of…
Continued on Trove, page 33 →Preferential Voting at Federal Elections
The Electoral Bill, which will include tho provision for preferential voting for the House of Representatives, will be introduced as early as possible after the…
Continued on Trove, page 33 →Extraordinary Municipal Election to Be Held To-day
To-day an extraordinary election will be held for the Albury Municipal Council, to elect an aldermen in succession to ex- Ald. Oakley, who resigned owing to [?]l…
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