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Politics & elections, 1911

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British By-elections. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 July 1911 · page 2

Mr. Tim Healy, North East Cork, and Mr. Muidoon, East Cork, have been elected unopposed…

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The Rabbit Industry Parliament Proposes Inquiry

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 July 1911 · page 4

A lengthy debate lately took place in the State House of Assembly upon the rabbit industry, at the result of a motion by Mr. Fitzpatrick, member…

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Lords and Commons Parliament Bill Amendments London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 July 1911 · page 2

Mr. Alex Ure, Liberal member for Linlithgowshire, speaking at Aberdeen, and Mr. Runciman, President of the Board of Education, at Badmin, declared…

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State Parliament. Minister for Lands Questioned. the Wagga Record Ballot. Settlement in the West When Irrigation Blocks Will Be Available. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 July 1911 · page 2

In the House of Assembly to-day, Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Lands:—(1) What areas of Crown selection of purchase in New South…

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State Parliament. Teachers' Salaries. Police Holidays. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the Minister for Lands said it was difficult to estimate the time required for the completion of the duties of the…

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State Parliament. Lively Questioning. Mr. Wood and Mr. Edden at Variance. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 20 July 1911 · page 2

Question time in the Assembly ibis afternoon nae productive of tome interesting statements and lively incidents. Mr. Griffith, Minister for public…

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A Would-be Assassin. Candidate for Parliament. Late King Edward's Assailant Brussels

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1911 · page 3

The young man, Sipido, who in 1900 shot at the late King Edward, then prince of Wales, has been announced as a Socialist candidate for Brussels…

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News and Notes. a Local Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1911 · page 5

THE inaugural debate under the auspices of the recently-formed Debating Club in connection with the Literary Institute was held in the…

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State Parliament. the Conversion Act. Irrigation Lands Available in January. Sydney

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1911 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister fur Lands: —(1) What area of Crown lands, fit for agriculture, are open for selection or…

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State Parliament. a Stormy Sitting. Disorderly Scenes. the Electoral Bill. Conflict with the Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1911 · page 2

The Assembly sat throughout the night. The proceedings throughout were particularly lively, and members on the opposite sides of the…

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How Old Are Elections?

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 21 July 1911 · page 4

It is interesting to trace back the origin of voting. Balloting for candidates for public offices dates back to the classical ages…

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State Parliament. the Censure Motion. Government's Intention. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1911 · page 2

The Government intends to force a vote on the censure motion on Wednesday at the latest. There is no prospect of any defections from their…

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N.S.W. Parliament. a New Arbitration Bill. Opposition's Stone-wall Broken Down. Wade Launches Another Censure Motion. Electoral Bill Sent Back to the Council. Rural Workers' Rights

The Worker · Thursday 27 July 1911 · page 23

The N.S.W. Industrial Arbitration Bill did not get through committee without trouble. It took two all night sittings—20 hours debate—to get as far as clause 10. Mr. Wade made his big fight…

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The Bye Elections. Polling Day, August 16

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 2

The write for the two elections to fill the vacancies caused by the resignation of Messrs. Dunn and Home were issued on Wednesday. Nominations close on…

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Official Directory. PARLIAMENT

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 4

Federal Parliament Representative.—Sir William Lyne; State Parliament Member Mr. R. Donaldson GUNDAGAI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL…

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The Bomb Bursts. Nielsen Wrecks the Ministry a General Election Likely

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 2

After a nine months' reign the M'Gowen Ministry—the first Labor Ministry—is out of office, and all the trouble has occurred while the head of…

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Preparing for an Election

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 July 1911 · page 4

Local Liberals are taking time by the forelock and, in view of the possibilities of a general election for representation in the State Parliament…

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Canadian Parliament Dissolved. Reciprocity the Election Issue. Vancouver

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 July 1911 · page 2

The Canadian Parliament has been dissolved. The elections will be held on September 21, and will be fought out on the reciprocity issue…

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Peculiar Development. Resignations Withdrawn. Parliament Prorogued. Mr. Nielsen to Resign. By-election Candidates. Mr. Dunne Selected. Sydney. Monday Night

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 August 1911 · page 2

Mr. Wade had a further interview with the Lieutenant-Governor, and admitted his inability to form a Ministry…

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Mr Dunn Selected for Mudgee. Parliament Prorogued Till August 22nd. Mr. Nielsen Outcast. Mr. Trefle Minister for Lands

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 August 1911 · page 2

Subsequent to Mr. Wade's abortive interview with the Lieutenant-Governor Mr. Holman was again received by Sir William Cullen…

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