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Politics & elections, 1911

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Federal Parliament Opened on Tuesday. the Governor-general's Speech. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 7 September 1911 · page 4

The Federal Parliament was opened to-day with the customary ceremonial. There was a large attendance to witness the ceremony…

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State Parliament. the Legal Action. No More Writs at Present. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1911 · page 2

No further writs wilt be issued at present on behalf of the Opposition in connection with the Speakership. It is practically certain Mr. Perry's…

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Labor's Hopes. Can Unseat Mr. Perry. Parliament May Run Full Term. No More Writs. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 7 September 1911 · page 2

It is quite within the bounds of possibility yet that the present Parliament may run to the length of its full term, which does not expire for another two…

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The Political Situation. a Fresh Development. the Liverpool Election. Mr Perry May Be Unseated Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 September 1911 · page 2

It is quite within the bounds of possibility that the present Parliament of New South Wales may run to the length of its full term, which will not…

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Victorian Municipal Elections

The Worker · Thursday 7 September 1911 · page 4

Though there were not many seats contested by Labor at the annual municipal elections in Victoria, some notable victories were achieved. At Footscray…

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State Parliament. Mr. Willis and Mr. Wade. Speaker's Tyrannical Conduct. Abuse of Powers. Demand for Protection of Privileges. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. Wade asked the Speaker whether he could give an assurance that he would take steps to enable the House to determine…

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Federal Parliament. Lithgow Inquiries. Big Nationalisation Order. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. J. Cook (N.S.W.) drew attention to a statement that the Minister for Customs had sent a…

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State Parliament. the Censure Motion. Government Majority of Two. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 4

Mr. Wade's Censure Motion was defeated by 34 votes to 32…

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Canadian Elections a Minister's Bank Balance. Supporters Shy. Edmonton (Canada)

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 September 1911 · page 2

Mr. Oliver (Minister of the [?]). addressing his constituents, defied any one to accuse him of graft while an officeholder. The Minister, however,…

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Liverpool Plains. Effect of By-election. the Government's Position Mr. Willis' Honorable Understanding. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1911 · page 2

The Speaker, Mr. Willis, on being questioned to-day as to the possibility of the Government carrying on in the event of winning the Liverpool Plains…

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State Parliament. Newcastle Miners' Strike. "Position Not So Critical." Important Statement by Minister for Lands. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1911 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Speaker announced that the address-in-reply had been presented to the Lieut.-Governor…

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Election of Officers

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1911 · page 3

The President (Mr H. Greiner) was reelected without opposition and suitably returned thanks, staling that he took a live interest in the welfare…

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State Parliament. Murrumbidgee Irrigation Blocks. Pre-election Promises. Pertinent Questions by Mr. Fitzpatrick. Acts to Be Repealed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1911 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day. Dr. Arthur asked the Secretary for Public Works when the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Settlement would be…

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State Parliament the Labor Majority. Mr. Perry's Seat

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 14 September 1911 · page 5

Keen interest has been aroused in political circles by the probability of Mr. John Perry's right to sit in the Legislative Assembly as member for…

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In the Australian Parliament. Opening of the Second Session. Speeches on the Address-in-reply

The Worker · Thursday 14 September 1911 · page 13

When Governor-General Denman opened the second session of the Fourth Australian Parliament on September 5, there was the usual crowded standing-room-only in…

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Nefarious Election Practice Faked Ballot Boxes. Edmonton (Alberta), Wed

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 14 September 1911 · page 2

A sensation was caused at a political meeting at the Exhibition by the discovery that the ballot box was withdrawable by wire, thus enabling…

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By-elections in Queensland

The Worker · Thursday 14 September 1911 · page 19

Polling takes place on Saturday next at three by-elections in Queensland. Two of the vacancies were caused by the deaths of the sitting members, i.e., Rosewood,…

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State Parliament. the Speaker and Mr. Levy. a Series of Questions. Reduction of Members. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day matters proceeded smoothly until Mr. Levy rose on a question of privilege which had the immediate effect of causing a…

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Tumbarumba Railway. Parliament Approves. Motion for Construction Carried

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 September 1911 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday evening, the Minister for Public Works (Mr. Griffiths) moved the expediency of constructing the proposed…

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Federal Parliament. Duntroon Military College. Behaviour of Officers. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1911 · page 4

The Senate to-day adjourned for a fortnight. In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Page asked if it was…

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