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Politics & elections, 1911

2,855 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 143

How We Are Governed Politics of the Day THE N.S.W. PARLIAMENT

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 4

The debate on Mr. Wade's censure motion was concluded in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly on Friday, morning. The division grave the…

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MIRROR of Parliament How to Reform Delinquent Boys. the Sobraon Under Notice. Changing Rules of Procedure

The Sun · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 1

There may or there may not he an influence of sentiment in politics, but anyone hearing the debate in the Legislative Assembly yesterday on the proposal of the…

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Late Gable News. Received To-day. Central Hull Election. SIR H. S. King Unseated. the Judges Stoned

Evening News · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 8

LONDON, Thursday Evening.—The bearing of the petition presented against the return of Sir H. Seymour King (Unionist) for Central Hull, on the ground of corruption, was…

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A Second Election

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 3

An extraordinary election of committeemen has been necessary in connection with the Albion Park A. and H. Association. Owing to a mistake in…

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Election of New Officers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 12

An adjourned meeting of the delegates of the New South Wales Bowling Association was held last evening at the Royal Hotel, George-street to elect officers to take the place of the president and vice-presidents,…

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Essence of Parliament. the Passing of the Sobraon. a Strong Protest Raised. Useful Institution to Be Abandoned. Mr. Griffith Declines an Invitation. an Opposition with a "Yellow-streak."

Evening News · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 5

Shortly after the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon [?] was a partial fa[?] of the lighting, and for 10 minutes of so the Cha[?]ber was in semi-darkness…

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Limiting Debates in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 June 1911 · page 21

After our morning edition went to press yesterday, the debate in the Legislative Assembly on the proposal to limit the time available for debates on bills was continued…

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Judges Stoned. a Disgraceful Incident. Hull Election Petition. London, June 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 June 1911 · page 13

Sir Henry Seymour King (Unionist), who was elected for Central Hull at the general election in December last, has been unseated…

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Stoning British Judges. Sequel to an Election Petition. an Unpopular Verdict

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 June 1911 · page 13

LONDON, Thursday. -- The hearing of the petition lodged against the election of Sir H. S. King (Unionist), who was returned for the Central Hull seat at the general election by a…

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The State Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 June 1911 · page 14

Mr. R. D. Meagher was reelected Chairman of Committees in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night by 47 votes to 23. The Legislative Assembly will meet at 2 o'clock on Tuesdays and 4 o'clock on Wednesdays…

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Suffragette Deputation to Mr. Fisher. Polling Day Like Church Service. London, Saturday Morning

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 June 1911 · page 7

Sir Rupert Carrington's deputation from the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies waited on Mr. Fisher at the Hotel Cecil…

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On the Rocks. Garnishee Orders and Espionage Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 6 June 1911 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. Cochran asked the Acting Treasurer if he would give directions to the gentleman managing the Rocks resumed area to "stop the…

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P. Board Elections

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 6 June 1911 · page 5

The annual election of directors for the Armidale Pastures Protection Board, resulted in the following being elected: Francis J. White (Saumarez)…

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State Parliament. Tuesday, June 6

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 June 1911 · page 12

In the Legislative Assembly, On the motion of Mr. Briner, it was agreed that the Standing Orders Committee be instructed to draft, for submission to the House,…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Charge in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 June 1911 · page 12

On the motion for the third reading of the Royal Agricultural Society's Bill in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. M'Court opposed the measure, arguing…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 June 1911 · page 18

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 2. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The ACTING PREMIER, in reply to Mr. Parkes, said the Government had under…

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Cleanliness of Barrers. Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 7 June 1911 · page 8

In connection with the death of Mr. C. Vader, the following questions have been tabled in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly. Mr. Price is to [?] the Chief Secretary—Has…

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Above the Speaker. Sketches in Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 June 1911 · page 15

In the matter of dress. members of Parliament are not particular. Any decent sort of rig-out seems to satisfy. From the Premier to the latest comer to the House, the sac, or…

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The A.j.c. Motion in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 June 1911 · page 18

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Thrower moved: -- (1) That a select committee be appointed to inquire into and report upon the operations of the Australian…

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MIRROR of Parliament Private Members' Business. Saving and Wasting Time

The Sun · Wednesday 7 June 1911 · page 6

The first sitting of the present session at which private members had a chance of dealing with their business did not prove to be an unqualified success. The first four…

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