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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

652 stories in Riverina's papers · page 4 of 33

Imperial Parliament Mr Asquith's Speech. Adverse Labor Move. Notice of Censure. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 4

Mr. Asquith's speech on the Address-in-Reply was sympathetically received in Germany. Mr. Bonar Law announces that he…

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The Mayoral Election City Scribe's Lament

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 2

Concerning the Mayoral election at Wagga last week, and the resignation of Ald. O'Regan, a rhymster thus bursts forth in a city contemporary:—…

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Slandering Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 2

Tie M'Gowen Government has become extremely restive of late on the question of the good name and fame of Parliament. It is, therefore,…

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M.P. and A.A. Annual Election of Officers. Show Ground Improvements. R.A.S. Appeal Court Proposal

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 4

Special interest attached to Friday night's regular monthly meeting of the committee of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural…

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The Mayoral Election. (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 4

Sir,—So far the ratepayers are anxiously awaiting Alderman Collins' reasons for 'opposing Alderman O'Regan for the position of mayor for the…

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Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

Once more Parliament is in session, and the Government has submitted a list of its intentions to the popular chamber, or to the section of it…

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Parliament Meets Willis and Robinson. Mr. Wade Interposes. Censure Motion. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

A full attendance of members and crowded public galleries were waiting expectantly when the Speaker took the chair this afternoon on the…

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Parliament Opens. a Motion of Censure. Position of 'Hansard' Chief. Retirement, and a Protest

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

The state Parliament resumed business on Monday afternoon. All the galleries where packed, and there was a rather full gathering of members…

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Parliament. New Session Opens. Repetition of Disorderly Scenes. the Robinson Incident. Censure Motion Moved by Mr. Wade. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

There was no official opening of Parliament this afternoon. The House merely met and parried on business as though it had only been…

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District Mews Culcairn. Election of President of Shire Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 3

Councillor W. G. Balfour has been elected President of the Shire Council for the ensuing term. This gentleman takes a keen interest in Shire matters,…

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Parliament. More Disorderly Scenes. Mr. Woods' Apology. the Speaker Dissatisfied. Censure Motion. Mr. Willis Resents Censure the Motion Lapses. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon Mr. Wood entered the Chamber accompanied by the Sergeant-at-Arms. Loud hear hears from…

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N.S.W. Land Notices. Crown Lands for Additional Conditional Purchase, Conditional Lease, Additional Conditional Purchase Lease, Additional Homestead Election, Our Additional Settlement Lease

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 1

Land District of [?] Talbragar Shire. County Lincoln, parishes Daley and Goonoo, 4720a. Available 25th February, at 13s 4d…

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The Mayoral Election. (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

Sir,—The ratepayers who Mr. E. E. Collins represents are patiently waiting to hear some explanation from him with regard to the alleged…

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In the N.s.w. Parliament the Censure That Wasn't

The Worker · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 15

There was none of the usual exciting interest customary to the opening of Parliament when the N.S.W. Assembly reassembled on Monday last after its two…

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Parliament. No Confidence in Mr. Willis. Motion by Mr. Levy. Notice of Censure by Mr. Wade. the House Adjourns. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 2

In the Assembly this afternoon the Minister for Lands informed Mr. Fern that during 1911 six reports of an adverse nature had been made by…

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The Mayoral Election. (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 2

Sir,—With reference to the above, allow me to endorse the remarks of "No Bunkum" which appeared in your columns of to-day. The "Silent Seven"…

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Parliament. More Pandemonium

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 2

Parliament reassembled on Monday, when the galleries were crowded. After the presentation of petitions for the early closing of liquor bars, Mr. Wade…

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N.S. Wales Parliament

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 8

When Parliament met on Monday, Mr. Wade moved a vote of censure on the Government over the suspension of…

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Parliament. the Attack on Mr. Willis. No Confidence Motion Taken on Friday. the Censure Debate. Dismissal of Mr. Robinson. Shirking of Ministerial Duty. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. M'Gowen moved the suspension of all Government business and Mr. Levien's motion of no-confidence in the Speaker, to allow…

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Doings on the Tracks. Final Gallops of Futurity Stakes' Candidates. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 2

At Flemington this morning Saxonite gave Wilari a good start over the last 5 furlongs of 10, which they finished together in 2.15. Comedy King…

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