The Degradation of Parliament
The following excerpts from "Handsard's" report of the close of the last State session indicate better than anything else the malevolence and partially…
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Politics & elections, 1912
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President's Election. Mr. Taft Will Contest the Chair. Only to Be Stopped by Death. Washington
President Taft. declares that nothing but death will keep him out of the presidential campaign…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →German Elections. a Government Manifesto. Defeat the Socialists. Berlin
A Government election manifesto emphasizes the need that the Reichstag should be ready to prolong the present economic, fiscal, and social policy, and maintain the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Farrell Scholarship. Promoted by "Daily Telegraph." Seven Candidates Compete. Sydney
There were seven candidates for the "Daily Telegraph" Farrell Scholarship in 1912, four from Wagga and three from Bathurst. The scholarship was awarded to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →British Candidates. the Frigid Mr Asquith
"A Casual Observer" writes in the London "Express" of 11th January:--"I am trying to bring the matter down--down from the heights of declamation…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The German Elections. Great Excitement Prevailing. London
Much comment has been made upon the Government confining itself to advising the electors to vote against the Socialists. The results of the first ballots are eagerly…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Election of Officers
The half-yearly election of officers in the Empress branch G.U.O.O.F., Alstonville Lodge took, place on Thursday, night:— P.N.G. E., W. Stenner: N.G., G…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →South Australian Elections. Adelaide
The South Australian general elections following the recent troubles between the two Houses have been fixed for February 10th…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →An Irregular Election. Legal Proceedings Threatened. Adelaide
The South Australian Attorney-General proposes to take legal proceedings in connection with certain alleged irregularity during the last bye-election for the local…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Northern Star, Published Daily. Monday, January 8, 1912. the Presidential Election
The fact that the President of the United States of America has just completed the customary transcontinental tour, taken periodically by all holders of his high office…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Chinese Rebellion. Arranging for Elections. Peking
The Government is directing elections for the National Convention in the northern provinces of Turkestan, Tibet and Mongolia. The Republicans areorganising the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hanging On. Sir Joseph Ward's Position. Parliament to Meet 15th February. Wellington (N.z.)
Sir Joseph Ward stated to-day he had the assurance of members that he would have small majority on the want of confidence motion. He intended to call…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Bye-election. London
Mr. W. L. Williams, M.P., has been appointed recorder of Swansea. This necessitates a bye-election for Carmarthen…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →German Elections. Attack on the Socialists. No Patriot Can Vote for Them. Berlin
The, "North German Gazette" publishes an official manifesto which states that the Government seeks to exclude Socialists from the next Reichstag so as to clear…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →South Australian Elections
Every activity is being displayed by both political parties in connection with the forthcoming general elections…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Senate Candidates. Labour Selection Completed. Sydney
Although a start has not yet been made to count the ballot papers in connection with the Labour Senate selections, it is understood those who have gained a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Preparing for an Election. Sydney
The Political Labour Leagues are getting ready for a possible election…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →German Elections. Multiplicity of Candidates. Berlin
There are 1428 candidates for 397 seats. The Socialists will contest every seat…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →S. Australian Elections. Compliments for the Gouncil. Mr. Vernon Will Go at the People's Desire. Sydney
The South Australian Premier,' Mr. Vernon, says the Government is prepared to go out of office it the people say so, but will not do it at the bidding of the Legislative…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Music Awards. Successful Lismore Candidates. Sydney
At the Sydney College music examination, among other results, the following exhibitions were awarded:—For advanced honors in violin playing, value five…
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