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Politics & elections, 1911

2,855 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 143

The F.S.A. Executive "Time the Old Hands Stood Down." Trundle Branch Discusses Mode of Election

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 5

At last meeting of Trundle branch F.S.A. the question of the election of the Executive Council of the F.S.A. was discussed…

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Hull Election Petition. London. May 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 7

The hearing of the Central Hull election petition was opened to-day. Evidence was given that gifts of coal had been made on the eve of the election…

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A Municipal Matter. Petition From Bankstown. Alleged Election Irregularities

The Sun · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 5

A petition was presented to the Legislative Assembly last night from ratepayers of Bankstown, asking for the appointment of a Select Committee to inquire into irregularities at the last municipal election…

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In Parliament

The International Socialist · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 4

The following is lifted from a press report of a debate in N.S.W. Parliament. It gives a fair idea of how the Labor Government's work is viewed by the "outs":…

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To Save China! Must Have National Parliament. Action by Sydney Chinese. Resenting Foreign Aggression

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 15

The proposal to establish a regular Cabinet in China does not go far enough in the opinion of the Chinese of New South Wales. They seek for a National Parliament besides. A few days ago…

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General Election in Canada Ottawa

The Sun · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 1

The "Evening Journal" reports that the loaders of the Conservative Party have received a positive assurance that there will be a general election in August or…

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General Election in Canada. When Sir Wilfrid Laurier Returns

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 May 1911 · page 13

OTTAWA, Friday.--It is expected that there will be a Dominion general election in August. The prorogation of Parliament is anticipated immediately after Sir Wilfrid Laurier's return…

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Parliament and Efficiency

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 May 1911 · page 8

There is a good deal of point in Mr. Holman's remarks us to waste of time in Parliament. This does not particularly apply to the debate on the Address in Reply,…

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West Australian Elections. Rush of Labor Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 May 1911 · page 8

PERTH, Sunday.--There has been a groat rush of candidates for the Labor selection ballot for the State elections. The Labor Federation has rejected the…

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Western Australia. Preparing for Elections. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 May 1911 · page 10

The Labour party Is busy organising for the approaching State elections. Nominations for the selection ballots have already been received, and the ballots will close before…

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Victorian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The State Parliament is to meet on Wednesday, July 5…

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 8

The State Parliament has been further prorogued by proclamation until Wednesday, July 5, and this year's session will open on that day…

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Parliament and Liquor. Mr. Bruntnell Won't "Water Down."

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 9

Mr. A. Bruntnell, M.L.A., acknowledging the presentation of a purse of sovereigns at the annual dinner of the State council of the New South Wales Alliance last evening, made a…

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Portugal. the General Election. an Uneventful Campaign. Lisbon, May 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 9

The elections for the Constituent Assembly passed off without incident. The party hostile to the Republic did not take any part in them…

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Portuguese Elections. Pass Off Without Incident. Deputies Practically All Republicans

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 7

LISBON, Monday.--The elections to the Constituent Assembly passed off without incident, the parties which are hostile to the Republic taking no part in them…

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New Notices in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 May 1911 · page 16

The Minister for Lands to move that the House resolve itself into committee to consider the expediency of bringing in a bill to consolidate the Crown Lands Acts and certain other Acts dealing with the…

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State Parliament. Tuesday, May 30

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 May 1911 · page 12

The Legislative Assembly met at 4.15, and presented the Address-in-Reply to the Lieutenant-Governor. Mr. Meagher was re-elected Chairman of…

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Above the Speaker. Sketches in Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 31 May 1911 · page 15

The figure thirteen, which many persons are accustomed to shudder at as possessing some strange power of ill-luck, was somewhat prominent in the proceedings of last week. It was…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 May 1911 · page 16

The Speaker took the chair at a quartor-past 4 o'clock. ADDRESS IN REPLY PRESENTED. The Speaker, accompnniod by members,…

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MIRROR of Parliament Some Reforms in Procedure. Mr. Meagher Re-elected Chairman. Some Personal Items

The Sun · Wednesday 31 May 1911 · page 6

When the present session of Parliament was opened the Acting-Premier told the Assembly that he intended to make some new precedents and to wipe out some of the old…

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