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Politics & elections, 1912

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German Elections. Berlin

Northern Star · Monday 15 January 1912 · page 5

The polling has co[?]enced in connection With, the German elections…

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German Elections

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 6

In the German elections, heavy gains have been made by the Social Democrats, who are confident that they will return from 70 to 90 members to the…

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German Elections. Strong Socialist Vote. Berlin

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 5

The Sozialists have polled 4,288,000 votes, centre 2,012,000, National Liberals 1,671,000, the Kadicals 1,550,000, Conservatives 1,159,000, making a total of…

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Dissolution of Parliament. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 5

A formal proclamation was issued in Adelaide yesterday dissolving the Assembly. Writs were issued to-day…

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German Elections. Second Ballot Results. Berlin

Northern Star · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 5

The second ballots in connection with the general election for the Reichstag have resulted in the election of nine Conservatives, six of the Imperial Party, twenty…

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Italy's Irritation. the Seizures Discussed in Parliament Paris

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 5

It is stated that the Government's refusal to permit an Italian war loan being raised in Paris, as against the laws of neutrality, has caused irritation in Italy,…

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An Election Prosecution. the President and the Chief Chemist. Mr. Taft Gets a Rebuff. Washington

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 5

Doctor Wiley, the Chief Government Chemist, has been held not blatmable for the charge of attempted ovasion of the pure food laws of the United States in…

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The Carmarthen Election. a Unionist Candidates Claim. London

Northern Star · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 5

A lirm claiming to [?] the lar[?]est [?] pers of Welsh tin plates to Australia, has telegraphed that Bond, the [?] candidate for Carmarthen. said that even as…

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The German Elections. Berlin

Northern Star · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 5

Thirty-four further-ballots will be taken on Thursday…

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An Interesting Election

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 8

The presence in Murwillumbah of Mr. Pat Gilroy has awakened memories in the "Tweed Times" of a well fought and probably the most interesting political…

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Senate Candidates. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 5

J. Prait, general secretary of the Political Labour League, Iko Smith, secretary of the central branch of the A.W.U., and David Watson, President of the Western…

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South Australian Elections Illegal Instructions

Northern Star · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 8

The Attorney-General (Mr. Denny) has issued instructions to the returning officer for the State that all claims received in the electoral office-before the time fixed by…

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General Elections. Expected This Year. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 5

From remarks dropped, by Mr. McGowen and Mr. Holman at the Premiers' Conference an idea prevails in political circles that the general elections in N.S.W. will…

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Result of the Elections. Berlin

Northern Star · Saturday 27 January 1912 · page 9

The Nationals and Liberals hold the balance of power in the Reichstag…

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Late Sir. W. Grantham. How He Deadt with Election Hecklers

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

The funeral of Mr. Justice Grantham, which took place at Barcombe, Essex, on Monday afternoon, was attended by 1500 persons, including many distinguished…

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German Elections. Similar Resultes Desired by Labour. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 5

Mr. Henderson, speaking at Stafford, said the Socialist victory in Germany had inspired the Labour Party in Great Britain. There would be unrest until the…

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Parnells in Parliament

Northern Star · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 8

For the past six years there has been no Parnell in Parliament; but recently the name was restored, when Lord Congleton took his seat in the House of Lords on…

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S. Australian Elections. Government Defeat Anticipated. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 5

Mr. A. Deakin, leader of the Federal Opposition, will address the electors in various parts of South Australia next week. It is generally believed the elections will…

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May Come Again. the Presidential Election. Ex-president Roosevelt's Decision. Washington

Northern Star · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 5

Political circles closely in touch with Mr. Roosevelt, declare the ex-President could not likely refuse nomination, for the Presidency if the call be sufficiently…

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Mr. Cann on Parliament

Northern Star · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 3

Responding to the toast of "Parliamentary institutions" at the Draids' annual gala dinner on Saturday night, Mr. J. H. Caun, ex-Speaker, referred to the work of…

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