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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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Parliament. the Tramways. Separate Control Sought, Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 2

Several questions were asked in the Assembly by Mr. Henley and Mr. Wade in relation to the State brick-works…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 5

A motion was moved in the Legislative Assembly to-day by Mr. Parkes, in favour of separating the tramways from the Railway department and placing…

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Parliament. the Income Tax. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. Dacey obtained leave to introduce to-morrow a Bill to amend the Income Tax Act Mr. Dacey moved the second…

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Should Sweeps Be Nationalised? the Question Before N.s.w. Parliament

The Worker · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 23

The subject of the establishment of State lotteries had an hour and a quarter's airing in the Macquarie-street Talking Shop last week on the held-over motion of…

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State Parliament. Preference Outed. SYDNEY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 4

The Land Bill passed the Committee stage in the Assembly. The Legislative Council deleted the preference to Unionists…

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Parliament. Alleged Conspiracy. a Curious Mistake. Mr. Willis Not Infallible. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. Henley moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the allegations of the Minister for Works, involving members of this…

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Our Parliament. What a Visitor Says

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 2

A recent issue of the "Sun" contains some very pertinent re-marks by a visiting American journalist, Dr. Dorsey, anent our…

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Parliament. the Speaker and Mr Wade. More Disorder. Teacherless Country Schools. Dr. Arthur Ejected. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 4

In the Assembly the Premier stated that it did not appear practical that the provision or the law as to the final report re the distribution…

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The Redistribution. Not This Session. General Election Possibilities

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 2

The vague answers given in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night by the Premier in regard to the redistribution of seats, and the possibilities…

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Parliament. Early Closing of Hotels. Increase of Members' Salaries. Mr. Holman Gives Notice. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

A set off against the large number of petitions which have been received in the Assembly advocating the early closing of liquor bars,…

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Municipal Election. a Close Contest

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 3

An election to fill the vacancy on the Tumut Municipal Council caused by tha resignation of Ald Geo J. Hoad took place at the Chambers on…

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The German Parliament

The Worker · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 3

The recent great victories for Socialism in Germany, where the Social-Democrats advanced the strength of their party from 43 to 110, draws attention to…

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Parliament. the Proposed Lottery. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. Griffith tabled the half-yearly report of the Kiama State metal quarries. He stated that the report showed a profit of 23 per…

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Federal Parliament Prorogued Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 5

Federal Parliament is further prorogued until the 1st May and it is not Intended to open next sittings before June…

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Federal Parliament. Further Prorogued. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 2

The Federal Parliament was further prorogued till May 1, but the next session will not open till June…

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Parliament. Explosive Testing Station. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. M'Gowen said he hoped to conclude the session before Easter. Mr. Bruntnell moved the…

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State Parliament an All-night Sitting. Iron & Steel Works Bill. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 2

In the State Parliament at 2 o'clock this morning, sitting In committee, Mr. Griffith moved for leave to introduce a State Iron and Steel Works…

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Discoveries in Pomp[?] Ancient Roman Election Placards. Rome

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 2

Excavations at Pompe[?], have uncovered a vintner's shop. The vi[?]er was apparently overcome by the flow of lava while filling rows of wine…

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Mr. Griffith and the Elections. Will Offer Himself for Bathurst

The Worker · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 17

Mr. Arthur Griffith, Minister for Works, has announced his intention of offering himself for selection by the Bathurst P.L.L. for the Bathurst seat. He is of…

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Parliament. the Savings Banks. Sunday Trading. Barefooted School Children. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day Mr. Wade presented a petition from the depositors in the Government Savings Bank protesting against the proposed…

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