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

Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

542 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 6 of 28

British Parliament. Charges Against the Speaker. Apologies Made. London, Monday Night

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 5

In the House of Commons to-day Mr. J. C. Wedgewood, the Labour member for Newcastle-under-Lyme, in withdrawing his statements, offered an ample apology, which…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Tragic Election Sequel

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 2

A tragic sequel to the recent general election was recalled at Canterbury, when a verdict of Death from Natural Causes was returned on Mr. Edwin Ellis, managing…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Speeches by Leaders. What Did the Election Decide? London

Northern Star · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 3

On rising to speak to the Veto Bill in the House of Commons, the Prime Ministor, Mr. H. H. Asquith, received an ovation. He said it was admitted that the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Parliament Bill Introdced. Wild Excitemest. Fisrt Reading Carried London

Northern Star · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 3

The Parliament Bill was reua for the first time by 351. votes to 227. The Ministerialists were Jubilant, standing and waving their hats and order…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

British Politics. Parliament Bill Amendment. London

Northern Star · Monday 27 February 1911 · page 3

During the discussion in the House of Commons Mr. Churchill stated that the policy, of the Opposition, while wrecking every other institution, sought to preserve…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Queensland Elections. Government Lose One Seat. Brisbane

Northern Star · Monday 27 February 1911 · page 3

Two by-elections for the Queensland State Assembly were held to-day. The Ministerialist candidate was electcd for Enoggera, but Labor is expected to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The North Sydney Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 4

Mr. E. M. Clark, the independent Labour candidate for the North Sydney seat in the Federal Parliament, has decided to retire from the contest…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

British Politics. the Parliament Bill. London

Northern Star · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 3

The Right Hon, R. B. Haldane said a Secand Chamber properly constituted would be sympathetic, and, like a perfect wife, would comfort and warn, but not…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bishop Duhig Speaks. Election Tactics Denounced

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 2

BISHOP DUHIG, speaking in St. Josheph's Cathedral, Rockhampton, made reference to the election. He said there was a very grave matter to which he wished to draw…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

North Sydney Election. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 3

Xominutions for the by-election for the North Sydney Federal vacancy closed today. There were only two candidates, Colonel Ryrie, the Liberal, and Mr. W…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Election of Senators. Washington

Northern Star · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 3

The American Senate has defeated a project for the election of Senators by the direct vote of the people instead of by the State Legislatures. This was a policy…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bishop Duhig Speaks. Election Tactics Denounced. a Strong Indictment

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 3

Bishop Duhig, speaking in St. Joseph's Cathedral on February 25 made reference to the election. He said there was a very grave matter to which he wished to draw…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Election Petitions Abandoned. London

Northern Star · Monday 6 March 1911 · page 3

The petitions, in connection with the Parliamentary elections for St., Pancras and Gloucester have been abandoned…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Elections of Mayors

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1911 · page 6

ON March 1st the Mayors of the various municipal bodies throughout the State assume the reins of office for the ensuing twelve months, and doubtless it will come…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

A Summary for Elections

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 March 1911 · page 7

On April 26, when the referenda are held, the electors will have a chance of saying whether or no they want the Federal Constitution altered. If it is altered,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Mayoral Elections

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 March 1911 · page 5

Regarding the Mayoral elections, the "Daily Telegraph" says that the Minister is advising the Governor to appoint Mayors and Presidents. This action is…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

A Slashing Chancellor. Lloyd George's Election Wit. Draws Upon Australia

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 9

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Lloyd George) addressed a mass meeting in the Paragon Music Hall, Mile-End-road, a few weeks ago. In the course of…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

The Referendum. Parliament and the Court Congestion and Expense

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 8

Great congestion in the Federal Parliament is inevitable if the Referendum succeeds. The work of six legislatures will be thrown upon one Parliament and…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Bye Election Results. London

Northern Star · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 9

The North-East [?]rk bye election resulted Millar (Liberal) 7976, Go[?]f (Conservative) 6776, John Robertson (Labour) 2879…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Elections Pe[?]tions. London, Friday Night

Northern Star · Monday 13 March 1911 · page 3

The netitions against West St. Paneras and Gloucester clections have been withdrawn, and the Chippenham petition was dismissed.,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →