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Politics & elections, 1911

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North Sydney Municipal Election

The Sun · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 4

Permit me on behalf of those who believe in rating on unimproved values only in this State, particularly those who are ratepayers of North Sydney, to mako a brief appeal to…

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Kuring-gai Shire Election C Riding. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 20

Sir,-- Attacked in yesterday's issue by Mr. J. J. Power, I am sure that you will not deny me the only opportunity for defence, since the election is to-morrow, a reply later will be useless…

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Australian Bank of Commerce. an Increased Dividend. Election of Directors

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 19

At the half-yearly meeting of the Australian Bank of Commerce yesterday, Mr. P. H. Morton presiding, the following report was presented and adopted:-- The net balance of profit…

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Municipal Elections. Strathfield

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 20

A large number of electors greeted Mr. J. R. Firth when he spoke in Rochester-street, Homebush. Mr. J. W. Carter presided. Mr. Firth dealt vigorously with the action of the…

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More Election Petitions

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 13

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.-- Petitions have been lodged against the election of Mr. C. F. G. Masterman (Parliamentary Under Secretary to the Home Office), who was…

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To-day's Elections. Revived Interest in Municipalism. the Contending Parties

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 13

To-day the local government ratepayer is in brief authority. Once every three years comes to him the opportunity of electing those to whom lie has to…

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The Week's Miscellany Compilation of the News of the World Labor's Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 January 1911 · page 13

The annual conference of the Political Labor League wan opened on Thursday. A motion that the Press be excluded from the conference was defeated…

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Labor's Parliament. Last Night's Session. the Ladies Don't Get a Show

Truth · Sunday 29 January 1911 · page 7

The women delegates to the Labor Conferences had very little to say last night; but whether they wished or not was another matter. The chance was not given them, as…

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British Parliament. And Home Rule for Ireland. the Sein-fein Suggest a Boycott London

Truth · Sunday 29 January 1911 · page 7

Parliament opens next, week, and there is much private discussion as to whether the question of Home Rule for Ireland or…

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Municipal Elections. Suburban Councils. Labor's Position

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 January 1911 · page 12

So far as the results to hand show Labor's victories at the municipal elections do not come up to expectations. In Alexandria, which might be considered…

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Wage Earners' Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 9

The high-water mark of interest and excitement at the Political Labor Conference was reached when the debate on the Federal referenda proposals took place. The proceedings…

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The Coronation. Federal Cabinet Arrangements. the Invitation to Members of Parliament

The Sun · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 4

In view of the fact that three, members of the Federal Cabinet--the Prime Minister, the Treasurer, and the Minister of Defence--and the secretaries of their departments wilt all…

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The Municipal Elections. Some Surprises

Evening News · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 3

Many well-known persons who for years past have occupied seats at municipal councils were rejected at the poll on Saturday. One remarkable feature was the number of Mavora…

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Fire Brigade Administration. Commission of Inquiry. an Election and a Protest. "Funny Business" and a "A Stacked Job."

Evening News · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 5

Acting Judge Edmunds continued at the Chief Secretary's Office, Bridge-street, Sydney, this morning, the inquiry into the purposes to which public and other funds have been destroyed…

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Municipal Elections. Defeat of the Labour Party. the Suburban Councils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 10

The outstanding feature of the triennial municipal elections on Saturday was the complete defeat of the Labour party in practically every district. For months the caucus…

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Military College Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 5

Candidates for admission to the Australian Military College are required to report themselves to the Garrison Hospital, Victoria Barracks, at 9 o'clock on Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11, for…

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Labour Conference State Parliamentary Reduction. Federal and State Members Clash. Dr. Moloney Advocates Child Pensions. Selection of Candidates Trouble

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 7

The annual conference of the New South Wales Political Labour League was continued on Saturday afternoon at the Oddfellows' Temple, Elizabeth-street, Mr. Minahan,…

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Waverley Election

The Sun · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 3

Mr. J. Frank Cox, president of the Bondi Progress Association, when interviewed on the result of the Waverley municipal election, said:--…

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Managing Our Fire-fighters "Funny Business" and "A Stacked Job." Election of a Board Member

The Sun · Monday 30 January 1911 · page 6

The Royal Commission of inquiry into the administration of the Fire Brigades Acts continued its sittings to-day. Mr. Acting-Judge Edmunds presided…

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