Mr. Hughes and Parliament
The newly-returned Prime Minister was not long left in doubt as to the attitude a very important section of Parliament intends to adopt. That the Labour…
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Politics & elections, 1921
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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Washington Conference. Melbourne
In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, moved that the House at its rising adjourn until Wednesday, at 3 o'clock. He…
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The Loan Bill for £9,185,915 was forced through the Legislative Assembly in the early hours of Saturday morning amid boisterous scenes, by means of the…
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When the Senate met to-day, Senator Millen announced the appointment of Senator Pearce to represent Australia at the Washington Conference. He…
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The "Progressive" party, which has controlled the affairs of the Commonwealth in the Newcastle Literary and Debating Society's "Parliament," met…
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A lively scene occurred in the Legislative Assembly during the course of a debate on a motion that the people of Queensland should be fully informed…
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In the Senate to-day, Senator Russell, the Vice-President of the Executive Council, in reply to Senator Wilson (S.A.), said a statement would be made shortly…
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When the Legislative Assembly met to-day Mr. Jones, the Minister for Mines, again repeated his charges against Mr. Fowles, who denied the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament. the Senate. Supply Bill Passed. Melbourne
In the Senate to-day Senator Millen, the Minister for Repatriation, gave notice of motion that the House, until further notice, dispense with Tuesday sittings…
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Because of the fact that the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) is not available to go to the Washington conference, it is thought in Bendigo that…
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In the Legislative Assembly to-day, members of the opposition severely criticised the administration of the Railway Department…
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Nationalisation, municipalisation and socialisation were in high favor with the Labor conference yesterday, and some sweeping resolutions were passed…
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In the House of Representatives to-day, Sir Joseph Cook, the Treasuer, informed Mr. Makin (S.A.) that it was not considered expedient to disclose…
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In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Jones moved the third reading of the Judges Retirement Bill. Mr. Hawthorn said the Opposition…
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The sitting of the Legislative Assembly this afternoon was a brief one, the House adjourning Immediately after the passing of motions of condolence with…
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Now that the Caulfield Cup has been disposed of, there is a better opportunity to discuss the Cantala Stakes and the Melbourne Cup. The V.R.C…
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Mr. Chamberlain stated in the House of Commons that the work of the present session will be confined to the unemployment problem, unless some unexpected…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. Legislative Council. Tribute to Mr. Storey. Sydney
The Legislative Council, after a fort-night's respite, resumed its sittings this afternoon. Mr. E. J. Kavanagh, Vice-President of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Mr. Charlton's Amendment Defeated by 20 Votes. Melbourne
In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, told Mr. Foster (S.A.) that any embargo on trading rested on Germany, and he would like…
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"It will be in the best interests of the Newcastle Hospital that in future, on a vacancy occurring, the industrial organiser shall be balloted for by the…
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