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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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Alexandria Election. Labor Retain Seat

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 22 May 1912 · page 5

By a majority of 1742 out of a total of 5105 votes polled Labor again secured a victory in the Alexandria electorate on Saturday…

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Ancient Scottish Ceremony. Election of Representative Peers

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 May 1912 · page 3

The old Palace of Holyrood had recently one of its rare awakenings from its customary slumber. The occasion was the election of the…

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P. Board Election

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 May 1912 · page 2

RATEPAYERS are reminded that the ballot papers in connection with the election of Directors must be in the hands of the Returning Officer at the Stock Office, Braidwood, not later than 4 p.m. on…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not necessarily identify ourselves with opinions expressed by. correspondents.] the Choice of Liberal Candidates. (To the Editor.)

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 18 June 1912 · page 3

Sir,—The first thing that strikes one who begins to feel the political lpulse of the Liberal Party. at any ratei n a country constituency, is the general…

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Next Federal Elections. a Long Way Off

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 18 June 1912 · page 2

It is said that the Federal elections are a very long way off-perhaps a year. There is no necessity for a dissolution for twelve months, and Labor members…

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The Choice of Liberal Candidates. (To the Editor.)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 June 1912 · page 2

SIR,—The first thing that strikes one who begins to feel the political pulse of the Liberal Party, at any rate in a country constituency, is the general dissatisfaction that…

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Original Correspondence. the Choice of Liberal Candidates. (To the Editor of the Dispatch.)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 19 June 1912 · page 2

Sir,—The first thing that strikes one who begins to feel the political pulse of that Liberal Parry, at any rate in a country constituency, in the general…

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Parliament

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 21 June 1912 · page 2

A "Gazette" was issued on Tuesday further proroguing Parliament till Tuesday, July 23, which will doubtless be the date of opening. The Government…

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Parliament

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 25 June 1912 · page 2

Parliament has once more "got going." Its first work, of course, was the discussion of a hostile amendment proposed by Mr. Deakin. The amendment was…

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Queanbeyan Age, with Which Are Incorporated Queanbeyan Times, Bungendore Mirror and Captain's Flat Miner Tuesday, June 25, 1912. PARLIAMENT

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 25 June 1912 · page 2

THE light and leading which have been shed around by Federal legislators whilst they have been enjoying their long…

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The Federal Parliament

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 29 June 1912 · page 2

The Federal Parliament has opened its, third session since the general elections, and the programme submitted by the Labor Government is the baldest, although among the…

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Are Laborites Disloyal? Colonel Ryrie's Denunoiation. in Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 July 1912 · page 2

Feeling ran high for a time in the House of Representatives this afternoon, when Colonel Ryrie (N.S.W.) attacked the Government in connection with the Brisbane strike,…

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Farmers' parliament

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 July 1912 · page 2

THE Farmers' Conference in Sydney was to, commence on Monday last, and nearly 400 delegates were expected to attend it from all parts of the State. It will be the most…

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Britain's Foreign Policy. Debate in Parliament. LONDON, Thursday Evening

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 July 1912 · page 6

In the House of Commons last night the Foreign Office vote was discussed. Sir Elward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, referring to the…

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Parliament Opened

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 4

THE State Parliament was opened on Tuesday. Speeches of congratulation were made on the present rain, which will ensure a prosperous year for the…

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Ladies in Parliament

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 31 July 1912 · page 6

The Speaker of the Assembly is rigidly enforcing the rale Dot to permit any lady to go to the Speaker's gallery On the accompanied by a gentleman. On the opening day of…

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Scenes in Parliament

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 August 1912 · page 6

Djavid Bey, in an impassioned speech in the Chamber prior to the dissolution of the Turkish Parliament, said that the Cabinet had been terrified into committing an…

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A Sea of Troubles. The Trials of Turkey. Martial Law in the Capital. Pistols in Parliament. Tales From Bulgaria. Constantinople, Tuesday evening

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 August 1912 · page 6

The position here is extremely serious, and martial law has bea proclaimed throughout the city. The garrison to a man has sworn its…

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Our Telegrams. Sydney. Tuesday, 5 P.M. Federal Election

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 August 1912 · page 5

The Federal election will probably be held at the end of May or the beginning of June next year…

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State Parliament

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Meagher moved the adjournment to discuss the question…

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