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Politics & elections, 1911

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Ministerial Candidate Returned

Globe · Wednesday 3 May 1911 · page 3

The by-election for the Queensland electorate of Dalby, necesitated by the death of the Speaker, Mr. J. T. Bell. was held on Wednesday, when the voting was as follows:—Vowles…

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Should Parliament Dissolve. Mr. Hughes's Views. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 May 1911 · page 9

To-day in referring to a suggestion that Parliament should be dissolved Mr. Hugnes said:—"I think the suggestion that the Government is called upou now to appeal to the…

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New Zealand. Superannuation Board Election. Amalgamated Candidates Successful. No More Secrecy

Co-operator · Thursday 4 May 1911 · page 2

There has been a big revival of interest in the railway service of New Zealand with regard in the administration of the Superannuation Board…

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Footballers for England. Rugby Leagues Tour. Who Wil Be the Managers? Eight Candidates for Positions

Evening News · Thursday 4 May 1911 · page 3

Important [?]…

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All Over Again. Referenda Next Election. the Messages to Mr. Fisher

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 May 1911 · page 7

MELBOURNE Wednesday.--The substantial part of the cable message sent by Mr. Hughes to Mr. Fisher, announcing the fate of the referenda, was the following:…

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Parliament House

The Sun · Friday 5 May 1911 · page 4

Work in the direction of preparing Parliament House for the reception of the legislators, who meet on the 16th Inst., is being pushed on at top speed. A big gang of men…

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General News. State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 May 1911 · page 6

A "Gazette" notice announces that Parliament will assemble for the despatch of business at noon on Tuesday, May 16. It is stated that the alterations and repairs to Parliament Buildings…

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Woman Deputy for M.p. Takes Her Seat in His Place in Parliament

The Sun · Friday 5 May 1911 · page 9

There was on interesting scene in the stor[?]ing at Christiania on March 17, when Mile Anne Rogstad took her seat in the House for the first t[?] in the place of M. Bratli[?], who will be absent for a fortnight. The…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Election for Council

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 5 May 1911 · page 11

Amongst the candidates for election to the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society is Mr. V. H. Green (Manager of George Shirley, Ltd.), one whose eighteen years'…

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A Queensland By-election

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 5 May 1911 · page 4

The by-election for the Queensland electorate of Dalby, necessitated by the death of the Speaker, Mr. J. T. Bell, was held on Wednesday, and…

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Cheap Fruit. South Australia's Supply. By-laws Restricting Street Sales. Parliament to Take Action

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 13

ADELAIDE, Friday.--A deputation, representing the fruitgrowers, waited on the Premier today, and urged that the proposed bylaws of the Adelaide City Council to restrict the sale of…

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The Redmonds in England. W. Archer Redmond's Maiden Speech in Parliament. A Brilliant Effort Gained Him Instant Distinction

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 9

The following was cabled from London on February 18 to the American papers:- The Redmond family is figuring…

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North Sydney School of Arts. Election of New Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 20

The officers and committee previously carrying on the business of the North Sydney School of Arts having resigned their positions last week, consequent on the question of their last week consequent on the question of their being legally in office having been raised…

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Alleged Polling Irregularities Report by Electoral Officer. Melbourne, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 May 1911 · page 7

The electoral officer for New South Wales, Mr. McLaren, has furnished Mr. Hughes with a report in regard to complaints made as to the improper display of notices at the time of the…

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Still an Alderman. Enfield Election Dispute

Evening News · Monday 8 May 1911 · page 5

An application for a rule absolute on behalf of William A. Walker land agent, calling upon Josiah William Richards an alderman of the Municipal Council of Enfield, to show cause…

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Action for Libel. Enfield Council Candidate Plaintiff. Claim for £200

Evening News · Monday 8 May 1911 · page 7

In the District Court, this morning, before His Honor Judge Murray an action for alleged libel was commenced wherein the plaintiff Ebenezer Ford, a marble merchant carrying on…

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Liberal--not Labor. Trouble Over an Election. Action for Alleged Libel

The Sun · Monday 8 May 1911 · page 5

A case arising out of a municipal election was heard in the Metropolitan District Court to-day, when Ebenezer Ford, of Enfield, complained that W. A. Walker, also of…

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District Court. (Before Judge Murray.) an Enfield Municipal Election. a Candidate's Claim. Ford v Walker

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 May 1911 · page 5

Mr. Milner Stephen, instructed by Mr. G. W. Phillips, appeared for plaintiff; and Mr. O'Reilly, instructed by Mr. R. E. Begg, for defendant…

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Parliamentary Election

Evening News · Tuesday 9 May 1911 · page 8

LONDON, Monday Evening.—An election was held on Saturday to fill the vacancy for Barostaple Division of Devonshire and resulted in the return of Mr. Baring the Liberal…

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East Nottingham Election. Charges of Bribery

Evening News · Tuesday 9 May 1911 · page 8

LONDON, Monday Evening.—The bearing of the petition presented against the return of Captain J.A., Morrison, Conservative for East [?]ham, was commenced to-day…

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