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Politics & elections, 1911

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State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 8

In the Legislative Council, Mr. W. Trickett was re-appointed Chairman of Committees. In the Legislative Assembly, Notice was given by the Government of the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 10

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m., and the House proceeded to State Government House, where, the Address in Reply to his Excellency's speech was presented, and the…

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The Shires Parliament. Absent-minded Landholders. Should Be Made to Pay

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 4

The third day's sittings of the Shires Conference opened in the woolroom of the Royal Exchange yesterday, under the presidency of Mr. R. J. Higgins, who had been re-elected on the…

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MIRROR of Parliament a Motion of Censure. Repeal of Conversion Act Challenged. Fine Spech by Mr. Holman

The Sun · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 6

The unexpected has happened. The Liberals have moved a motion of censure on the Government, and they did so last night without any warning of their Intention. So much…

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Essence of Parliament. the Magic Number. the Address-in-reply. an Amendment Moved. Acting-premier's Fine Speech

Evening News · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 9

Which is the magic number! That is, if there really is a magic number. Some believers pin their faith to the figure three: others regard seven as the true number, while still…

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Election Inquiry

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 5

Mr. Fitzhardingo, D.S.M., sitting as a Royal Commission to inquire into the circumstances of the suspension of William Robinson as returning-officer for New town State electorate,…

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State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 12

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Gillies, on behalf of Mr. Levlen, gave notice that next Tuesday he would move that Mr. R. D. Meagher should be appointed as…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 8

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4. ADDRESS IN REPLY. Debate was resumed upon the Address in Reply, upon which Mr. Wade had moved an…

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West Australian Customs Officials. Petition to Federal Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 10

PERTH, Thursday.--A petition to the Federal Parliament is being prepared for the complete investigation of the charges on which Messrs. Smith and Bryant, Customs inspectors…

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MIRROR of Parliament Still the Censure Motion. a Dull Sitting

The Sun · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 6

The proceedings in the Legislative Assembly last night were dull. Ministers refused to answer questions or do anything in the way of formal preliminary business until the…

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Essence of Parliament. the Address-in-reply Debate. Mr. Fitzpatrick's Night

Evening News · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 3

The Labor Government was probably amusedly surprised to hear itself styled a cap [?]atistic Government. The discovery of the changed attitude was made by Mr. Willa, who…

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Politics of the Day New South Wales Parliament. Opened an

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 3

The second session of the New South Wales Parliament was opened on Tuesday by the Lieutenant-Governor,…

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To Safeguard Funds. Collected From Employers and Workers. Act of Parliament Suggested

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, Mr. John Miller gave notice that he would move:-- That, in the opinion of this House, the time has…

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News from the Four Quarters the British Sudget. Members of Parliament to Be Paid. Old Age Pensions cost £12,500,000. London

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 6

In the House of Commons on Tuesday, Mr. Lloyd-George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in introducing the Budget, announced that for the…

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Labor Candidates, To Refund Advances

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 3

The local branches of the Australian Labor Federation in West Australia are at present giving consideration to the following resolution:—"That in…

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Shire Election Upset

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 4

In the Sydney District Court last week, before Judge S[?]les in Chambers, a motion was submitted for a rule absolute to oust Messrs. Strable…

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The Modern Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 14

In his letter last week Sir Henry Lucy described one of the most remarkable incidents that have taken place in the House of Commons within recent years. During…

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The Sheffield Choir. Second Stage of World Tour Singing to the Canadian Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 10

The famous Sheffield Choir has how entered upon the second alage of its remarkable tour of the world, having left Vancouver in the Zealand for Australia yesterday. While en route…

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The Nottingham Election Petition

Evening News · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 8

LONDON, Friday Evening.—The petition presented against the return of Captain J. A. Morrison (Unionist) for East Nortinghim, on the ground of bribery, has been dismissed…

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East Nottingham Election. Petition Dismissed. London, May 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 15

The petition in connection with the East Nottingham election has been dismissed." After the general election. at which Captain J. A. Morrison (Unionist) defeated Mr. D…

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