Werriwa Election Writs. Mr. Roberts Indignant. Melbourne
Mr. Roberts, the Acting Minister for Home Affairs, to-day said the insinuation that the Speaker of the House of Representatives had delayed the issue…
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Politics & elections, 1912
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Queensland Elections. Brisbane
The police are adopting extraordinary precautions prevent ricting on the date of the State general elections—April 27. The newspapers will not be permitted to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Queensland Elections. Both Sides Hopeful. Brisbane
Mr. Denliam, the Premier, was it his office to-day, after his northern tour. He is very hopeful as to the results of next Saturday's elections…
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In political circles the probable date of next election is the most frequent topic of conversation. Regarding if, there is great uncertainty, but a belief exists…
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An attack is being made upon the Prime Minister on account of the part he is taking in the Queensland elections. Were it purely his policy or…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Our Sydney Letter. Care During Election Times.—some Penalties of the Act.—the Bridge-street Figtree Gone.—captain Amundsen Surely Understands Ice.—a Bridge for Posterity of One to Save Pence?—messrs. Palmer and Sons' Warning. Sydney
Newspaper people have reason to wear a rather serious expression just now. But equally so other people, where they are politically inclined. The new…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Queensland Elections
The Queensland elections are being cheerfully looked forward to by the opponents of the Labour party, who believe that the recent strike will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Queensland Elections. Speech by the Premier. Brisbane
Mr. Donham, the State Premier, to-night addressed a crowded meeting at the Alliance Hall, Wollongabbs, in support of Messrs. Hunter and Stephens, Liberal…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Nonconformists in Parliament
I am almost bowlldered now by the number of Nonconformists in the House of Commons. They are on both benches, and you cannot escape them. Even in the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Chamber of Commerce. Election of Officers
A special meeting of the newly-elected council of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday, chiefly for the purpose of electing officers for the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Queensland Elections. Premier's Final Message. Brisbane
Mr. Denham, the State Premier, on the eve of the election, has issued a message to the electors of the State, urging them to return the Liberals with a substantial…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Queensland Elections
The result of the Queensland elections leaves the state of political parties pretty much the same as it was. The Liberals, as was expected, retain…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Queensland Elections. Position Unchanged. Brisbane
The state of the parties is unchanged. All the metropolitan returns are complete, except for the absent votes. Other returns have not been materially…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament. Opening Date Fixed. Melbourne
I was definitely decided to-day by the Federal Cabinet that Parliament should assemble for business on Wednesday, Juno 19th…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Queensland Elections. Position Unaltered. Brisbane
The election figures have not been materially increased during the past couple of days, and many returns will not be complete for several days…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Parliament Act. Repeal Rejected. London
In the House of Commons, Mr. Harold Smith, Conservative member for Warrington, moved for leave to introduce a bill for the repeal of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Queensland Elections. Brisbane
The returning officer for Brisbane to-day Counted 101 absent votes. Of this number, 92 went to Mr. Forrest, and [?] to Mr. Kirwan (Labour), the totals…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Queensland Elections. Position Unchanged. Brisbane
The absent voice for Brisbane were counted this morning. The totals now are Kirwan (Lab.) 2277, Forrest (Lib.) 2241. The competition of the count in this…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Presidential Election. Taft Attacks Roosevelt. Baltimore
Mr. Taft, the President of the United States, who is now campaigning in Maryland, made another attack upon Mr. Roosevelt last night…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Queensland Elections. Brisbane Still in Doubt. Brisbane
A couple of hundred people gathered in the City Police Court yard yesterday to hear the poll for Brisbane electorate declared but were disappointed. Mr…
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