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Politics & elections, 1911

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Reform the Lords. Coming Debate on Parliament Bill. Unionist Amendment. the Single Chamber Peril

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 7

LONDON, Monday.--The debate on the second reading of the Parliament Bill will commence to-day in the House of Commons. Mr. Austen Chamberlain (Chancellor of…

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Melbourne Training. Newmarket Candidates. a Busy Morning

Evening News · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Tuesday—A Flemington this morning most of the important work was done on the grass which though scarcely as good [?] was still on capital going…

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Sectarianism in Politics. the Rockhampton Election. Rockhampton (Q)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 9

Bishop Duhog speaking at St, Joseph's Cathedral on Sunday evening made reference to the Parliamentary election. He said one of the candidates at the election was a prominent…

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North Sydney Election. Independent Liberal Retires. a Straight-out Fight

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 10

Mr. E. M. Clark, the independent Liberal candidate for the North Sydney seat in the Federal Parliament, has determined to retire. Speaking yesterday, he said:—"I have…

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North Sydney Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 3

Sir,--I accept Mr. Middleton's explanation. I am sorry if I misjudged him, but I would like to say that it is not the Women's Liberal League that is the menace to Liberalism, but so-called Liberals, who are not loyal…

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Vote in the Dominion Parliament. Big Majority Expected. Ottawa

The Sun · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 1

The chief Liberal and Conservative Whips say that there will be little breaking away from party lines when the vote on the reciprocity agreement is taken. This means that…

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The Work of the Session. Three Weeks for the Parliament Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--The Finance Bill, embodying the Budget proposals of the Government, will be taken next week, in the House of Commons…

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Government's First Shot. Mr. Fisher Opens Campaign. "I Say This Is Urgent." Federal Parliament Paramount

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The Prime Minister opened the referenda campaign in the Town- hall to-night. Labor supporters turned up in great force, and an hour before the meeting…

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Melbourne Gallops. Newmarket Candidates. Queen 0' Scots in Form

Evening News · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 9

MELBOURNE. Wednesday.—At Flemington, nothing of importance was done this morning, if the jumping is expected. All the Well-engaged horses were on the easy list. Comedy…

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Elections of Mayors Technical Informalities. Appointments to Be Approved

Evening News · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 16

To-day the Mayors of the various municipal bodies throughout the State assume the points of office for the [?] months and jouthless it will come an a surprise to most of the…

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Notes and Anticipations THE V.R.C Autumn Meeting. Newmarket and Australian Cup Horses—The Weight-for-age Candidates—Two ar-old Division. Blalrgour's Futurity Stakes—Broadsword a Surprise—The Rosehill Meeting—Salladay Wins Again—A.J.C. Prize-money. Selections for Flemington and Canterbury Park. V.R.C. Autumn Meeting

Referee · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 1

A COMMENCEMENT, will be made with the V.R.C. Autumn Meeting at Flemington on Saturday next, and though not as popular…

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An Invalid Ordinance. Mayoral Election Rendered Informal

The Sun · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 3

The election by the Mosman Council of Alderman Macdonald to the position of Mayor for the ensuing year has been declared informal. And. the cause is one which may…

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Shire Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 12

TENTERFIELD.--C Riding: A.M White 146, W. Humphrey 126, W.G. Wilkinson 38, The first tow were elected…

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North Sydney Election. Today's Nominations. a Straight-out Contest

Evening News · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 7

Nominations for the bye-election in the Federal constituency of North Sydney, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. G. B. Edwards, closed at noon to-day…

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Bunbury Election. a Keen Contest. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 8

An extraordinary election for the Bunbury seat in the Legislative Assembly, recently vacated by Sir Newton Moor, on his acceptance of the position of Agent-General, was…

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United States Politics. Election of Senators. Washington, March 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 9

The Senate has defeated the project for the election of senators by a direct vote of the people—a policy that was strongly advocated by Mr. Roosevelt during the…

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Chicago Election Row. the Revolver in Use. Chicago

The Sun · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 1

Serious disturbances marked the primary meetings held yesterday in connection with the municipal contests. A climax to one election row was the…

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Parnell’s Great Mistake. a Fateful Election. Men of Galway’s De[?]lsion

Co-operator · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 2

While negotiations were in train between Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Chamberlain on the subject of the retention of the Irish members (in the House of…

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West Australian By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 8

PERTH, Wednesday.--Polling took place today in connection with the Bunbury by-election. So far the Ministerial candidate, Mr. Zollener, is reported to be ahead, but the lumpers and…

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Mayoral Election at Newtown. Governor to Appoint Chairman

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 9

A letter was received at the last meeting of the Newtown Council from the Public Works Department, concerning the election of Mayor for the current year by that council…

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