Dignity of Parliament
IT has frequently been deplored by many of our leading men that it is a matter of great difficulty to get suitable candidates to…
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Politics & elections, 1911
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State Parliament. Extraordinary Proceedings. Mr. Willis Asserts Himself. Two Members Removed. Burial Ground for "Dead Members." Sydney
Great interest was manifested by the public in the proceedings of the Assembly this afternoon, and long before the time appointed for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →U.S.A. Elections. President Taft's Preparations. Washington
President Tail fog decided to make the tariff the main issiue of the Presidential campaign of 1912. Mr. Taft is preparing for an extensive tour of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament a Quieter Tone. Another No-confidence Motion. Sydney
Matters were quieter at the opening of to-day's sitting in the Assembly. Oppositionists showed little desire to run counter to the Speaker' will, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament. an Orderly Sitting. the Opposition Submissive. the Lithgow Trouble. Sydney
Business was carried on in the Assembly in a most orderly manner. Members on the Opposition beneche's assumed a submissive air and obeyed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →General Election. May Be Within Two Months Sydney
Mr. Holman, in opening a Factory Workmen's Bazaar, at the Trades Hall to-day, indicated that there would be a general election in two…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Early General Elections. Certain Before the End of Year. Sydney
The Acting-Premier, Mr. Holman, speaking at a public function this afternoon indicated that the general elections would take place in two months, or at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A.j.c. Derby Candidates
One of the chief attractions at the A.J.C. spring meeting will be the Derby, with 4000 sovs, attached to it. At present it looks like providing a most…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →N.s.w. State Elections. Leagues Should Get Ready
The N.S.W. State elections may occur at any time, and will probably take place not later than January of next year. Leagues throughout the State should…
Continued on Trove, page 31 →"Gentlemen of the Liberal Party" the Memorable Election of Mr. Speaker Willis
As the result of an all-night sitting, and nineteen hours' continuous uproar, Mr. Henry Willis has been elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New South…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →State Parliament. More Pantomine. Sydney
Parliament reassembled yesterday, a large crowd gathering to watch the proceedings, which, as expected, bristled with extraordinary…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →State Parliament. the Speaker Still in Evidence. a New Formula. "Incident Is Now Closed." Sydney
In the Assembly Mr. Holman refused to answer several questions in view of the motion of censure now before the House…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Speaker's Election. Probable Challenge
As was indicated during Thursday's (of last week) extraordinary proceedings in the Legislative Assembly, members of the Oppositon side are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federal Parliament Opening Programme Supply to Be Asked For
The usual formalities have been arranged for the opening of the Federal Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. The Governor-General will…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. the Censure Motion. No More Pairs. Government's Desperate Situation. the Speaker Decides. Sydney
As the result of the decision of the Liberals and Democrats not to grant any more pairs, the position of the Government is desparte, as when the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Parliament To-day's Opening. Urgent Need for Supply
The usual ceremonies will be observed in connection with the opening of the Federal Parliament to-day. Lord Denman will be provided with a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament. Premier's Return. Greeted by Parliamentarians and Public. Revived Interest in Politics. Sydney
The return of Mr. M'Gowen and the fact that he would be present in the Assembly to-day, had the effect of reviving the interest of the public in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament Receipt of the Writ
When the Legislative Assembly met on Tuesday afternoon Mr. M'Gowen's return to the House was heralded with cheers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament. Mr. Fisher's Threat, Melbourne
In the House of Representatives to-day notice was given of intention to introduce Bills dealing with the Arbitration and Seamen's Compensation…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australian Parliament. Opening of New Session. the Governor-general's Speech
The Australian Parliament was formally opened for business in Melbourne on Tuesday with the usual functions. The Governor-General's Speech was as…
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