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Politics & elections, 1911

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Imperial Parliament. Anglo-german Entente. the Government Hopeful. Growth of Friendly Relations

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 13

LONDON, Friday.-- Replying to Mr. W. P. Byles (Lib., North Salford) in the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. T. M'Kinnon Wood, Parliamentary Under-Secretary to…

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Political Crisis. Should His Excellency the Governor Withdraw His Commission from Premier McGowen and Dissolve Parliament?

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

Can there be any defence to the charge we now make, namely :—That Premier James McGowen has thrown up the reins of…

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Mayoral Election

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 3

A special meeting of St Marys Council was held on Friday night, 3rd February, for the purpose of electing a Mayor till the end of this month,…

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The North Sydney Election

Evening News · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 16

There is quire push of [?] or of suggested candidates for the vacancy in the House of Representations [?] by the death of Mr. G. H. Edwards member for North…

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The Batman Election. Prime Minister Pleased. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 13

Although the figures of the voting at the Batman by-election seemed to tell a plain story, it is not plain enough for the Prime Minister, Mr. Fisher, to road any warning in…

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The North Sydney Vacancy. Probable Labour Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 13

It is almost certain that the Labour party will run a candidate for the North Sydney by-election, it being felt that it would be unwise to allow an Opposition candidate a…

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Labour Conference. Parliamentary Candidates. Three Years' Probation Fixed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 16

Every day now the tale of woe of country delegates to the P.L.L. Conference is being added to. One delegate merely looked in last night to say good-bye to new friends and…

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Correspondence Candidates' Trial Sermons. to the Editor

The Methodist · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 6

Sir,—I shall be glad, if, for the convenience of the candidates and hearers, you will publish the arrangements for trial sermons. They are as follows:—…

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An Election Declared Void. Dublin

The Sun · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 8

Mr. "Tim" Healey's action to nullify the election of Mr. R. Haz[?]ton (Redmondite) for Louth North has been successful, the latter having consented to the election being…

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North Sydney Election

The Sun · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 8

In connection with the North Sydney by election, all persons who are not already enrolled have only, a few days left in which to send in their claims to the electoral…

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Mayoral Elections. Granville. Re-election of Alderman Colquhoun

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

A special meeting of this council was held on Friday evening. Those present were: Aldermen Colquhoun, Neilson, Charlton, Skinner, Robinson, Klein…

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Mayoral Elections. Hunter's Hill. Mayor Betts Re-elected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 11

The election of Mayor took place on Wednesday. The full council was present, and the town clerk (Mr. W. C. Wise) took the chair. Alderman…

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Ermington and Rydalmere. Re-election of Alderman Hughes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

A special meeting of the council was held on Friday to elect a Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. There were present: The retiring Mayor (Alderman G…

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Prospect and Sherwood Re-election of Alderman Ringrose

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

A special meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held on Saturday evening for the election of the new Mayor. The town clerk took the chair; and…

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THE. newsletter. a Paper for the People. The Destruction of Parliament. Astounding Surrender of Constitutional Government to the Caucus. Premier M'Gowcn, Attorney-General Holman, and Other Ministers Forced Against Their Will to Betray Their Oath of Office

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 1

The proceeding at the Labor Conference in its secret session dealing with the attitude of the [?] Government in regard to…

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The Knock-out of Parliament. "Obey Tee Machine or Be Crushed Between the Rollers."

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 February 1911 · page 14

"A straw best shows how the wind blows," and, says an amateur politician in Melbourne, the treatment that is being meted out to Mr. Holman in Sydney by…

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A Newmarket Candidate

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 February 1911 · page 8

Lager and Maltchester are to leave for Melbourne by train to-night, and at Moorefield the latter paid the expenses of his trip by winning the Bexley Handicap, for which he was backed…

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The Louth Election. Dublin

Truth · Sunday 12 February 1911 · page 9

Heady's court [?]on to nullify the election of his opponent Hazelton, for Louth, has proved successful. The matter was heard at Dundalk, and occupied…

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The Parliament Bill. "Law Before the Coronation."

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 7

LONDON, Sunday.--Speaking at Stratford, Essex, yesterday, Mr. C. F. G. Masterman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Home Office, stated that the Parliament…

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Bitter Wrangling. Wage-earners' Parliament. "House Divided Against Itself." Abolition of Capital Punishment. Social and Domestic Reforms

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 8

"I wish delegates would remember that the good name of the Labor movement is in danger. This frivolity cannot go on much longer," said Mr. H. Lamond in remonstrative tones at…

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