"Over the Mark." Cruelty to Animals. Story Told in Parliament
In the course of a debate in Parliament last week upon the Bill proposed for the amendment of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Colonel…
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Politics & elections, 1921
589 stories in Riverina's papers · page 23 of 30
State Parliament. City Council Amendment Bill. Gagged Through Third Reading SYDNEY
In the Assembly to-day Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Premier if it was the intention or the Government to adopt the practice which was put into force…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Convention. Election Next March. New State Case Must Be, Presented
The Convention will deal with many constitutional questions, but the issue of New States will probably be paramount. To ensure that the delegates…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gun Fights. at Kentucky Elections. Eleven Violent Deaths. Vancouver
The State elections on Tuesday left Kentucky's population 11 loss by violent death. In addition 14 persons were wounded. Most of the election…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Elections. Liberal Union's Determination. Adelaide
It is understood the Liberal Union is determined to oppose the Minister for Home Affairs, Mr. Poynton, and also Mr. Story. M.H.R. as the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Prorogued the King’s Message Imperial Parliament in Recess. London, Nov. 10
The Imperial Parliament has been prorogued until January 30. The Lord Chancellor read the King’s speech to both Houses of Parliament…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →High Commissioner. Sir Joseph Cook Appointed. Discussion in Federal Parliament. Melbourne
At a special meeting of the Federal Executive Council this morning the appointment of Sir Joseph Cook at High Commissioner for Australia was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Basic Wage. and Board of Trade. Minister's Intention. Parliament to Fix Wage. Sydney
Recently Mr. M'Girr referred two matters to Judge Beeby, one requesting him to consider fresh evidence in regard to the 44 hours week, and two…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Defying the Law Labor Government and Board of Trade Basic Wage to Be Fixed by Parliament Mr. McGIRR Predicts Board Will Automatically Dissolve. Sydney
Responding to the direction of the Labor Caucus, Mr. McGirr, Minister for Labor, announced to-day that he will immediately bring In a Bill to restore the former basic wage of £4 5/ for twelve months and perhaps longer…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Council Vacancy Candidates Addresses
The official announcement of the nomination of candidates for the [?] vacancy in the Wagga Municipal Council caused by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Basic Wage. by Act of Parliament. Mr. M'Girr's Proposal Endorsed. SYDNEY
Mr. M'Girr states that he is receiving telegrams and letters from all parts of the State endorsing his action on the basic wage. The following is one wire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Politics Parramatta Seat Possible Candidates. Sydney
Political interest now is centred In the election which follows Sir Joseph Cook’s resignation, Two popular tips are Senator Pratton for the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Parramatta Seat. Selection of Nationalist Candidate. Sydney
The selection of a Nationalist candidate for the Parramatta seat will take place on Friday next. It is generally considered that Senator Pratten will be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Eve of Election. Wheat Bell and Basic Wage Issues. Mr. M'girr's Confidences. Sydney
Mr. Corish, General Secretary or the, Australian Railway Union, at the railway banquet, stated that it was the railway union that was responsibly for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Election Imminent Bathurst
Mr. Cornish, General Secretary of the Australian Railway Union, states that it was the railwayman who were responsible for setting Mr. McGirr to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Parliament Labor Party Method Questions Without Answers. Sydney
The average time lost by the Legislative Assembly over questions and answers amounts to an hour and a on each sitting day, and a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →State Parliament. Endowment Bill Debated Dr. Arthur's Challenge. SYDNEY
In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Weaver asked the Colonial Secretary what is the wording of the regulation under which the Inspector…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament. Defence Estimates Discussed. Vote to be Reduced. MELBOURNE
In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Hughes told Mr. West that the reconstruction of the Ministry would be considered in due time…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament. Mr. Hughes on Shipbuilding. Wooden Ships a Failure. MELBOURNE
In the House or Representative to-day Mr. Blakeley moved the adjournment of ethe House to discuss the position of the Arbitration Court. He…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Guns. Defence Estimates Discussed. In Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE
In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Hughes told Mr. Blundell the Government had agreed to purchase British Interests in Papua oil prospecting…
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