Parliament. Tuesday, July 5. Summary of Business
In the Legislative Council. Twenty-five bills, representing Acts which had been consolidated by Mr. C. G. Heydon, were read a third time, aud ordered to be sent to the…
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Parliament. Sitting Lapses. the Speaker Ill-deputy Absent
There wee no sitting of the Legislative Assembly yesterday, much to the surprise of members. It transpired that Sir Joseph Abbott was too ill to attend, and that the Deputy-Speaker, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →South Australian Parliament a Political Crisis. ADELAIDE
While Mr. P. M. Glynn was speaking in the, Assembly yesterday on the Address -in -Reply from an Opposition standpoint he received certain assurances of support which impelled…
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The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock ASSENT TO BILL Mr. PRESIDENT announced the receipt of a message from the Governor, intimating that his…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The General Election Early Dissolution Expected. Selection of Candidates
The date of the dissolution is not yet certain, but is is considered probable. that the Government will if possible, hurry matters forward, and close the career of the present…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The General Election. Selecting the Candidates. Meetings of Political Parties. Trouble in the Tory Ranks
The voice of the man who has scoured the political landscape for years in vain for a ticket is now lifted in the wilderness, and it cries, "Barton and a national Federation." The…
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In consequence of the almost sensational lapse of the Assembly sitting yesterday evening, rumors of an impending and immediate dissolution were rife in political circles this morning. The fact is now…
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ThE latest candidate in the political field at Parra-matta is Alderman J W. Withers, an ardent federationist. He has been a resident of the historic borough for nearly half a century. The candidate in…
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Mr. Bruce Smith addressed a meeting of the electors of the Glebe at the Record Reign Hall last night under the auspices of the Glebe Federal Association. He explained his conduct in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Elections and the Constitution
Two most Important matters before the League of Wheelmen are the annual elections and a proposal to alter the constitution. An idea which finds favor is to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federation and Election News. Belmore
At a ball[?]t taken for the selection of a candidate for this electorate Mr. Carles secured 64 votes, Mr. Hollis 27, and Dr. Kesteven 4…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Federation and Election News. Gathering of Government Supporters
When the meeting of the Assembly unexpectedly fell through yesterday afternoon the members of the Ministry and their supporters took the opportunity of holding a meeting in the long room at Parliament…
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Mr. Bruce Smith, who has been selected by, the Federal Association and the Glebe protectionists to contest the Glebe seat, addressed a meeting in the Record Reign Hall…
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When the new Pharmacy Act came into force about twelve months ago the Government appointed a hoard of eight members to administer its provisions. These were not life appointed,…
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Sir,—I was indeed grazed on readies toot tis issue to ian tea the[?]…
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As the result of the experience at the federal referandum the Government has been making provision for a number of new polling-places, and in several instances where only one or two votes were…
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The Legislative Council last night received from the Assembly the bill to extend the hours of polling at Parliamentary elections during the winter months. The standing…
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It is extremely probable that the polling in connection with the general election will take place on Wednesday, July 27. It is understood in official and political circles that…
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HOBART, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly today, Mr. Lewis succeeded in carrying, by a majority of one vote, h[?]s resolution exempting members, on accepting office, from seeking re-election…
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All that was left for the Legislative Council to say against the Convention Bill was said yesterday before the refreshment adjournment saw the close of the debate on the Address in Reply. Mr…
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