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Politics & elections, 1911

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Mr. Fisher's Threat. What It Referred To. What May Happen Next Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Sunday. -- There was something more than appeared on the surface in Mr. Fisher's threat of making the people of the Commonwealth "fail down with fright" if they…

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The Parliament Bill Taken Into Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 7

LONDON, Monday.—The Parliament Bill was taken into Committee to–day. Notice has been given of 900 amendments in the measure…

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Parliament Bill. Multiplicity of Amendments. London, April 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 9

Notice has been given of 900 amendments to the Parliament Bill, which is to be taken in Committee in the House of Commons to-day…

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Training Notes. Gallops at Randwick. Good Work by Doncaster and Sydney Cup Candidates

Evening News · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 6

Some interesting work was done on the middle grass track at Randwick this morning. several owners were present to see their horses gallop…

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House of Lords. the Parliament Bill. Debates in Committee. "Reform in Due Time." London, April 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 11

The House of Commons wns crowded last night, when the Parliament (House of Lords Veto) Bill was taken in committee…

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In Committee. on the Parliament Bill. Debate on First Amendment. Preamble a Pious Opinion. Government Bound in Honor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--The Parliament Bill was taken in Committee in the House or Commons last night, when there was a crowded House…

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Notes and Anticipations THE A.J.C. Autumn Meeting. Form of the Doncaster and Sydney Cup Candidates. the Yearling Sales. The Rosehill Meeting—Lager's Improvement—Malt King in From—Sale of Blairgour The Betting Market—General Notes. Selections for Hawkesbury. Recent Form—Public and Private

Referee · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 1

IT'S impossible to follow form in Sydney," remarked a well—Known owner the other day, and there is reason for his plaint. Horses genuinely…

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Boxing. Championship Candidates. Ringside Weighing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 15

Of recent years there has been much discussion on the question of ringside weighing. It crops up whenever a championship contest is mooted, but no definite rule has yet been…

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Mr. Page and the Botany P.l.l. "Look Out, Next Election."

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 13

The members of the Botany Labor, Leagues, are greatly aggrieved at the action taken by Mr. Page, the State member for the district, and his repeated absence from their meetings…

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Doncaster and Cup. How Candidates Are Fancied

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 18

Since last week Blairgour lost his place in Doncaster Handicap quotations, and now Bright Laddie reigns as favorite. This is one of the changes brought about by recent public for[?]t, and that anything but infallible guide…

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Queensland By-election. Nominations for Dalby Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 9

BRISBANE. Tuesday.--The following nominations were received to-day tor the Dalby seat., rendered vacant by the death of Mr. J. T. Bell (late Sneaker of the Assembly):--…

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Ireland's Old Parliament. Its Powers and Limitations

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 April 1911 · page 7

Now that Home Rule is within measurable distance of accomplishment in Ireland, it is interesting to inquire into the sort of government the nation has had since the…

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Promised at Last Election. Mayor of North Sydney Interviewed

Evening News · Thursday 6 April 1911 · page 9

The Mayor of North Sydney (Alderman A. G. Mison), when seen by an "Evening News" reported said At the last State election the Lator candidate for St.Leonards Mr.G.M…

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On the Course. This Morning's Gallops at Randwick. Doncaster and Cup Candidates

Evening News · Thursday 6 April 1911 · page 10

The middle grass track at Randwick afforded good going this morning, the hurdles being nearly half-way across the track, but some fast times were recorded…

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Teachers on Polling Day

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 12

The services of teachers have frequently been availed of in connection with elections, and the Minister for Public instruction has issued the following instruction in connection with the…

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One Parliament Instead of Seven. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 12

Sir,—In a recent issue you had n thoughtful article .in your "Trade and Finance" columns showing the fallacy of the Labor contention that great economy could be effected under contention, by having only one Parliament…

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Unlawful Election of Mayor

The Land · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 9

A correspondent from Hyde desires to know if the proceedings of the council during the time the present mayor occupied the chair, before he…

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Mr. Dooley replies to the Challenge. Parliament House, Sydney, March 25, 1911

The International Socialist · Saturday 8 April 1911 · page 4

A. SHAWCROSS Esq., see., pro, tem., Lithgow Branch, S.F.A. Dear Sir,—I am in receipt of yours of the 24th inst., challenging me to meet Mr…

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The State Courts. Chambers. (Before Mr. Acting-Justice Ferguson.) Bankstown Municipal Election. Irregularities Alleged

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 April 1911 · page 24

Mr. James (instructed by Messrs. Read and Read) appeared on behalf of William John Gibson, and moved for a rule nisi calling upon William Henry Watson to show cause why he…

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Parliament House

The Sun · Monday 10 April 1911 · page 7

Though there remains much to be done before the alterations at New South Wales Parliament House will be finished, the Government Architect thinks the work will be…

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