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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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S.A. Elections. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 5

The completion of scrutineering in the remaining South Australian returns gives the new House of Assembly 24 Liberals and 16 Socialists…

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Life-saving Club. Candidates Examined

Northern Star · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 4

The Lismore Life-Saving Club yesterday held an examination of candidates for the proficiency certificate and bronze medallion. The examination was held in front…

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A Short Session. Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 5

The New South Wales Parliament will, reassemble: on Monday next. The session will last until Easter, the Assembly sitting on five. days each week. The business…

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Opening of Parliament. Steech From the Throne. Home Rule Before Disestablishment. London

Northern Star · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 5

In dull, dry weather their Majesties left Buckingham Palnce and received on ovation as they drove in State to Westminster to open Parlinment in person. The…

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Mayoral Election. Alderman Mortimer Re-elected

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 8

Prior to the ordinary Council meeting on Tuesday night last, a special meeting was held for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the…

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N.Z. Parliament. Session Opens. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 9

The New Zealand Parliament Opened yesterday, but the real business will commence to-day, when Mr. Massie, the Leader of the Opposition, will table a…

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Speaker's Powers. Willis-rominson Dispute. Will Probably Come Before Parliament. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 9

In view of the opposing opinions held by the Attorney-General and Mr. Willis as to the Jatter's powers in regard to the "Hansard" staff, an impasse would appear to…

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New Zealand Parliament. the Ministerial Programme. Sweeping Character of the Speech. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 9

The Governor's speech at the opening of the New Zealand Parliament contains an announcement of important radical proposals by the Ward Government, including…

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Election of Shire President

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 4

Prior to adjourning the general meeting of the Shire Council on Tuesday the retiring President (Cr Chanvel) took the opportunity of…

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S. A. Elections. Liberal Majority Further Increased. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 9

The latest returns of the South Australian elections. increase the number of Liberals to 26, therefore giving them a majority of ten in the new Parliament. The…

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The Coming Elections. Preparing for the Struggle. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 9

Whether the next election comes early or late, the Liberal Association is determined that the Liberal Party shall not be caught unawares so far as its…

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Discussion Ix Parliament. Mr. Wade's Motion of Censure. Disorder Breaks Out Again. Lator

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 5

Mr. Wade, lender of the Opposition, asked the Premier to lay on the table Judge Backhouse's report on Mr. Robinson's suspension, and he…

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Opening of Parliament. Ceremonial Dispensed with Mr. Wade Protests Against Insult. Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 5

There was no official opening of Parliament his afternoon. The Houses merely met, end carried on business us though they had only been adiourned over the…

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Opening of Parliament. SYDNEY

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 5

There was a full attendance of members, and crowded public galleries, when the Speaker took the chair this afternoon, on the…

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The Northern Stan. Published Daily. Wednesday, February 21, 1912. Parliament Again

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 4

Parilament has re-assembled again without any of the ceremony which usually accompanles the opening of the session. Perhaps this is the best thing, under the…

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State Parliament. Still Breezy. the Assembly's Atmosphere. Mr. Wood Reluctantly Apologises. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 5

When the Assembly met this afternoon Mr. Wood entered the Chamber accompanied by the Sergeant-at-Arms. Loud "Hear, hears" from both sides greeted his…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. Mortimer Re-elected

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 3

As slated in last issue the election of Mayor took place at a special meeting on Tuesday night, prior to the regular meeting, when Ald. G. J. Mortimer…

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China's Upheaval. Notifying His Election. Requesting Recognition of the Republic. Peking

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 5

A manifesto has been issued adopting the western calender. Yuan-shin-kal has notified the Powers of his election to tho Presidency, and has requested the recognition…

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State Parliament, Wholesale Release Op Prisoners. Freeing the Wrong Man, Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 5

There was an interesting interlude in the proceedings in the Assembly last night, when Mr. D. Levy, during the discussion, in committee on the Supreme and Circuit…

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Opening of Parliament

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 2

The State Parliament re-assembled on Monday afternoon. There was no ceremony or official opening. The Houses merely met and carried on…

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