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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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State Parliament. the Coming Session. Important Proposals. Savings Banks Amalgamation. Regulation of Land Agents. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1911 · page 3

The Cabinet met again this morning and was engaged in preparing the Governor's speech to be read at the opening of Parliament on Tuesday…

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Parliament Opened

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 16 May 1911 · page 2

The Parliament was opened at noon by the Deputy-Governor. The speech, which consisted of 39 sections, opened by referring to the…

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Official Directory. PARLIAMENT

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 4

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

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Motion of Censure. in Canadian Parliament. "Scandalous System of Public Appointments." Ottawa

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 3

In the Canadian Dominion Parliament yesterday a motion censuring Sir Wilfrid Laurier and his Government for "their scandalous system…

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State Parliament. the Session Opened. a Record Governor's Speech. Increased Taxation. Crown Lands to Be Made Available. Amending the Land Act. New Industrial Legislation. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 2

Parliament was opened at noon with the customary ceremony. All the galleries were crowded, whilst a large number, of people congregated…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 2

In the Legislative Council, Mr. Buzacott moved the adoption of the Address in Reply, and congratulated the Government upon the presentation of…

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New South Wales Parliament. Labor Government's Programme

The Worker · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 15

The N.S.W. Parliament was opened again for business on Tuesday last, with all the pomp and gold-braided tomfoolery that has characterised the openings of the…

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Opening Parliament. Coming Legislation

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 5

THE State Parliament was opened at noon on Tuesday by the Lieutenant-General (Sir William Cullen)…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 3

The State Parliament was formally opened by the Deputy-Governor this afternoon…

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State Parliament. the Session Opened. a Record Governor’s Speech

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 4

Parliament was opened at noon on Tuesday last with the customary ceremony. All the galleries were, crowded, whilst a large number of people…

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State Parliament. Censure Motion. Mr. Wade's Attack. Three Points of Government Policy

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 2

Towards the close of his speech on the Address in Reply in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Wade made it clear that he intended to submit three…

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Tumut "Advocate Tuesday, May 23, 1911. True to our Principles. Pastures Board Election. to the Ratepayers of "A" Riding

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 23 May 1911 · page 2

THE ratepayers are asked to send in their ballot papers for the election of candidates for the two Ridings "A" and "B,"…

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State Parliament. the Censure Motion. Debate Continued. the Independents. New Taxation Opposed. Will Vote Against Amendment. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 May 1911 · page 3

In the Assembly, Mr. David Storey, speaking on the address, said he hoped it was true there was to be a surplus of half a million at the end of…

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Parliament—amendment Defeated

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat all night debating Mr. Wade's censure motion, and a division was taken this morning, which resulted in Mr. Wade's…

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Disputed Election

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 2

At the hearing of the petition against the return of Sir H. King, for Hull, it was alleged voters were bribed with gifts of coal…

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State Parliament Ministerial Majority. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 4

Mr. Wade's Censure Motion was defeated by 38 to 26 votes…

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A New Parliament. Sir Joseph Ward on IMPERIaL Partnership. Mr. Fisher's Criticism a Violation of Great Principles." London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 4

In opening the debate before the Imperial Conference on his own motion in advocating on his own motion in advocating the establishment of an Imperial Council, Sir Joseph Ward said…

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Portuguese Elections. All Republicans Returned. No Opposition. Lisbon

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 2

The elections for the Constituents' Assembly were without incident, parties hostile to the republic not participating. Practically all 231 deputies…

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State Parliament. Aiding Immigration. Dirty Cattle Trucks. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 May 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly, Mr. Holman stated that £33,000 was available for immigration for the year 1910-11. The number of assisted immigrants who…

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Portuguese Elections. Victory for Republicans Predicted. Rumored Revolutionary Plots. Lisbon

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 May 1911 · page 2

The first election under the new constitution is now in progress. Results up to date indicate that the majority of the 231 deputies will be…

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