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In the Senate last week there was a long debate on the second reading of the Navigation Bill. The discussion had not closed when the House adjourned. In the House of…
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The Commonwealth Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne, Tuesday, April 19. (From Our Special Reporters.)
The Speaker took the chair at half-past 2 o'clock. RIVERINA ELECTION. The clerk laid on the table the certificate…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. the Arbitration Bill. Labor Party's Amendment. Mr. Deakin Remains Firm. Mr. Reid Supports the Government. the Constitutional Aspect. Melbourne
The House of Representatives met at 2.30 today. THE RIVERINA SEAT. The Registrar of the High Court formally…
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The committees of Mr. Blackwood and Mr. Chanter are working hard for their respective candidates, and the fight this time will be a big one…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A Presidential Candidate. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Referring to-your very interesting article in to-day's paper on "America's Next President." There is, 1 think, but one mistake to mar its general correctneas, viz., in refferring to Tom L. Johnson, of Ohio,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →I.O.O.F. Inquiry. Evidence by Sir A. Peacock. Sidelights on Elections. Melbourne
Mr. Justice Hood, who was appointed to act us a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the allegations of bribery on the part of Dr. Montague in connection with the Talbot and Avoca by-eleetion, and of the…
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J. M. CHANTER, Petitioner. R. O. BLACKWOOD, Respondent…
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Sir,--The time is approaching when the electors of New South Wales will be called upon to select their representatives for the next Parliament. The situation has been…
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Sir,--In your issue of to-day Mr. Thomas Culbert makes an attempt to cast a reflection on the selection by the Camperdown branch of Mr. W. C. Clegg, but too much reliance cannot be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Victorian Protectionist Association and the State Elections. to the Editor
Sir,--A significant item or news appears in your issue of the 14th. The Victorian Protectionist Association implores elector's to support candidates in favor of--(1) the permanent…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Basis of Selection of Candidates. to the Editor
Sir,--Not knowing the true basis upon which candidates are selected by either local or central executives, may I be permitted to propose a test taken from history as appropriate to the present…
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In the Riverina election petition, the Federal Chief Justice, sitting in Melbourne, decided that on the re-count Mr. Chanter had a majority of 67, but that 91 persons voted who…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →The Federal Crisis. the States and Arbitration. Bill Debated in Parliament. a Labour Amendment. the Premier's Defence. a Menace to the Constitution[?] Mr. Reid Coincides. "A Steaightforward and Fear Less Course. (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne
The debate which is to decide the fate of the Deakin Government was commenced in the House of Representatives to-day. The benches were unusually crowded when the…
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'The President took the chair at half-past 2 [?]' clock. PETITION. Senator MACFARLANE (Tas.) presented a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Politics Day by Day Hotelkeepers and the Elections. Latest Concerning Candidates
The United Licensed Victuallers' Association has decided to take an active part in the general elections. Only candidates in favour of fair play to the liquor trade will be supported. All…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Arbitration Bill Sir John Forrest Creates a Sensation. Acknowledges Caucus Dictation. Labor Party's Ingratitude. "We Gave Them Everything."
DIVISION ARRANGED FOR TO-DAY. The House of Representatives met at 2.30 p.m. TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY…
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The following have up to the present announced their intention of contesting the electorates mentioned at the forthcoming State elections:—…
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The committee appointed at the recent meeting of Government supporters to draw up a plan of campaign for the forthcoming general election, and to prevent as far as…
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MELBOURNE, Wednesday. -- The charges against Henry Ellis, brother-in-law of Dr. Moloney, M.H.R., and Stephen Darker, secretary of the Trades-hall, of making false statements…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Elections. Meeting of the Government Party
Yesterday a meeting was held of the committee appointed by the Ministerial party to deal with the selection of candidates, Mr. O'Sullivan presiding. Letters were received from…
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