British Labour Party. Appeal to Parliament. London
Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, the leader of the Labour party in the House of Commons, states that an official Labour amendment will be moved to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections
Politics & elections, 1914
431 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 4 of 22
Lake Macquarie Election
Sir,—I see that Councillor Talbot has only just managed to get in. This does not seem fair treatment by the electors, after a faithful service of seven years,…
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Determined to close the Parliamentary proceedings this week, the Watt Government kept the Legislative Assembly considering the Estimates all through…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ministers Re-elections
After winning a stiff fight for his seat, the Premier is naturally rather lavourably disposed towards the view put forward by Mr. Groham, a veteran member…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Maitland District. Mayoral Election. Alderman Mannale Selected
A special meeting of the West Maitland Council was held last evening, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the 1914-15 period. Alderman M'Lauchlin, the Mayor,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Japanese Parliament. a Free Fight. Tokio
Much excitement was caused in the Diet yesterday when a motion of want of confidence in the Government was moved…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Imperial Parliament. Irish Home Rule. Attack on the Government. London
King George and Queen Mary opened Parliament in State yesterday. Theo speech from the Throne expressed regret at the unsuccessful…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Stockton. Election of Mayor
The Stockton Council met on Wednesday evening for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year, when there were present: Alderman E. T…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Labour Conference. Election Promises. Sydney
When asked to-day whether he had adticed Mr. Lamond's pronouncement that the decisions of the Political Labour Comforeace are immediately binding [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The By-elections. Mr. Masterman Opposed. London
The Hen. C. F. G. Masterman, who has been translated from the Treasury to the Chancellory of the Duchy of Lancastor, will be opposed by Sir…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Japanese Parliament. Attack on a Member. Tokio
Further riotous scenes took place in the Japanese Diet during one of the debates. An outsider entered a committee…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The By-elections. the Insurance Act. London
The candidates for election to the issue of Commons at the Popular by election are Mr. Clark (Unionist) Mr. to recently Mayor of popular…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Penalties for Voting. Contractor in Parliament London
Sir Sidney Rowlatt, Judge of the King's Bench Division of the High Court has awarded William Bird, common informer, £13,000 and costs…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Letters to the Editor. Merewether Elections
Sir,—A letter appears in your issue of 12th inst., from Mr. T. Adams, the town clerk of Merewether, in answer to a letter of mine of the 11th inst, Mr. Adams…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Probationary Scholarships. Successful Candidates. Sydney
At the intermediate certificate examination held last December the following northern candidates qualified for probationary student scholarships:—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Melbourne Gossip. Melbourne, February 18. the State Parliament
Though the summer session of the State Parliament was short, it was decidedly strenuous, especially during the last week, when all-night sittings were in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bethnal Green Election. Defeat of a Minister. Jubilation of Unionists. London
The by-election for Bethnal Green, rendered necessary by the appointment of Mr. C. F. G. Masterman to the Chancellorship of the Duchy of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Imperial Parliament. Home Rule Question. London
The Unionist party refuse to admit the urgency of the disposal of financila business before the Government Home Rule proposals are produced…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wild Birds. Protection by Parliament. London
A petition containing 21,585 signatures from Australia in favour of a Plumage Bill will be presented in the House of Commons on Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Poplar By-election. Liberals Hold the Seat. London
The by-election for the Poplar division of the Tower Hamlets to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Sir Sydney Buxton, lately President of…
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