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Politics & elections, 1911

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Turkish Parliament. Impeaching the Ministry

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 October 1911 · page 2

A motion was moved in the Turkish Parliament to impeach the late Ministry in connection with the war with Italy and has been referred to a…

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Parliament. Mr. Willis on His Dignity. Disorderly Proceedings. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 October 1911 · page 2

As soon as the House met this afternoon it was obvious trouble was impending for unrest and discontent were exhibited by members of the Opposition…

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Parliament. More Disorder. Mr. M'gowen's Turn. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1911 · page 2

Matters in the Assembly were again enlivened by interjections from both sides of the House and several members, including Mr. M'Gowen, were…

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Australian Parliament. Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta Railway Passed by the Representatives

The Worker · Thursday 19 October 1911 · page 23

Members of the House of Representatives assembled on Oct. 9, when an air of sadness pervaded the Chamber in consequence of the tragically sudden death of…

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The Death of E. L. Batchelor. Speeches in Australian Parliament. "The Loss of an Eminent Citizen."

The Worker · Thursday 19 October 1911 · page 13

When the House of Representatives met on October 10, immediate references were made to the death of Mr. E. L. Batchelor, Minister for External Affairs,…

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State Parliament Early Closing of Hotels. Serious Indictment Against Attorney General. Premier on His Dignity. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 19 October 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night, a Lumber of petitions were presented, praying that the [?]for the sale of liquor in [?] should be brought into…

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The West Australian Elections How the Victory Was Won. Interview with Senator Needham

The Worker · Thursday 19 October 1911 · page 3

Chatting over the results of the recent Western Australian elections, Senator Needham stated to a WORKER representative that if there was one lesson that could…

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Murray's Election-eve Awakening

The Worker · Thursday 19 October 1911 · page 11

With remarkable suddenness the Victorian Government have discovered the existence of plundering monopolies and sweated industries, and are now proposing several drastic legislative measures to to make a show of dealing with same…

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N.s.w. By-elections. Keen Contests. Liberal Orgie of Misrepresentation

The Worker · Thursday 19 October 1911 · page 19

The by-election contests at Liverpool Plains and West Maitland are now in full blast. Messrs. Wade and Wood are on the scene with a large force of speakers…

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Parliament. Mr. Wood's Suspension. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly only one question was forthcoming, relating to the removal of Mr. W. H. Wood on the previous evening. This came from…

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To Purify Elections

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1911 · page 2

With the object of purifying federal elections in the United States the Senate has passed a Bill putting the expenses of a Congressman at an average…

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Victorian Parliament. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1911 · page 4

The State Session closed this morning after an all night sitting. The elections will take place next month…

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Victorian Parliament. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 October 1911 · page 2

The Victorian Parliament will be dissolved on the 31st instant. The general elections take place on 30th November…

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Irish Home Rule. Proposals Outlined. Full Representative Power. a Bi-cameral Parliament. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 October 1911 · page 2

Speaking at Ilfracombe, in Devonshire, Mr. Augustine Birrell, Chief Secretary for Ireland, outlined the Government's proposals for Home Rule…

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Liberal Conference at Cootamundra. Candidate Not Selected

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 24 October 1911 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of delegates from the various Liberal leagues and branches of the Farmers and Settlers" Association…

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Narandera Municipal Election

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 October 1911 · page 2

An election to fill the vacancy in the Narandera Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Alderman R. H. Hankinson, was held on Saturday…

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Coming By-elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 October 1911 · page 2

Notwithstanding last week's scenes in the legislative Assembly, and that the House is still tyrannised over by an autocratic Speaker, the bulk of…

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Parliament. Early Closing of Hotels. a Deluge of Petitions. Mr. Cann Busy. an Amusing Division. Railway Management. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1911 · page 2

Mr. Griffith gave notice of motion that the Finley Tocumwal railway be constructed. Of late several petitions have been…

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Sympahetic Reference in Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 October 1911 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Dr. Arthur asked the Premier, as he was going to Melbourne, would he convey the sympathy and best wishes…

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Sympathy of Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1911 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day: Dr. Arthur: I would like to ask the Premier when he goes to Melbourne will be convey the sympathy and best…

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