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Politics & elections, 1911

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References in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 13

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. J. Miller asked if the Acting Premier would call for a report dealing specially with the matter of fire-proof roofs. There was, he…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 17

In answer to a question to-day, Mr. Denham said Mr. W. D. Armstrong would be proposed as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly…

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State Parliament. Tuesday June 27

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 14

In the Legislative Assembly, The bill introduced by Mr. Downes to continue and amend the provisions of the Warwick Farm Hallway Act was read a second…

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Liberals' "Parliament." the Big Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 10

The opening of the annual conference of the Liberal, and Reform Association of New South Wales has been fixed for Friday next at 4 o'clock. It was originally intended to hold the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 20

The Deputy Speaker took the chair at halfpast 2 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The ACTING PREMIER, in reply to Mr…

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South Australian Parliament. No-confidence Motion

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 14

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--It is reported that it is the intention of the Opposition to move a motion of no-confidence when the Assembly meets. The Government has an assured majority of…

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Questions in Parliament. the Safety of Large Buildings

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 11

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, Mr. J. Miller asked the Acting-Premier if, in view of the fire which took place in Castlereagh-street, on Monday night, he would call for…

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South Australian Parliament. to Be Opened To-day. Forecast of Governor's Speech

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 10

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--Members of Parliament are looking forward with much interest to the speech of the Governor, which will be delivered at the opening of Parliament…

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In Parliament. the Lords and Reform. Proposed Amendments. the Coming Veto Struggle

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--Parliament re-assembled yesterday after the Coronation, adjournment. In the House of Lords, Lord Cromer gave notice of motion for the insertion of a new…

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MIRROR of Parliament a Little Matter of £10,000 the New Industrial Disputes Bill Mr. Wade's Criticism

The Sun · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 6

When the Legislative Assembly met yesterday after the Coronation holiday members learnt with regret that during the week's recess the Speaker had been laid up, and…

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Essence of Parliament. the New Arbitration Bill Mr. Wade's Criticism. Will Help to Improve the Measure. Mr. Storey's Nose Threaended

Evening News · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 5

The star feature of last night's proceedings in the Legislative Assembly was the speech by Mr. Wade on the new Arbitration Bill, which is at the second reading state. The leader…

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Melbourne Training. Grand National Candidates

Evening News · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—At Caulfield this morning [?] and Don [?]. The first [?] Q three of…

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Senate Candidates. Labour Active. Mr. John Grant Nominated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 17

Labour is already preparing for the next Senate struggle, and the P.L.L. executive has sent out notices to the various leagues and unions inviting nominations for the three…

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Senate Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 16

A good example of the long foresight and steady persistence of Labour in politics is afforded by the fact that it is already preparing for the next Senate…

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Our Melbourne Letter. Aspendale Races. The Moonee Valley Meeting. G. N. Candidates Under Silk. Tattle of the Turf. Melbourne

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 5

The weather was dreadfully inclement on Wednesday, it being bitterly cold, with heavy hall and rain showers, but, notwithstanding there was a numerous attendance…

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Morning Gallops. Grand National Candidates at Work. Flemington

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--This morning was beautifully fine, though there was a heavy frost in the earlier hours, and all the tracks were in good order. Lady Glen was doing strong work very early. Bob…

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Senate Labor Candidates. an Early Move

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 12

The Labor League executive evidently believes that "the early bird catches the worm." Nominations are being called from eligible candidates to contest the three vacancies in…

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Questions in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Fitzpatrick put several questions to the Acting-Premier as to the position occupied in England by the cadets Iron New South Wales;…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisdane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 10

At a meeting of the Cabinet, which lasted all day to-day, the business of the approaching session was discussed. In pursuance of a promise made that the Legislative…

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State Parliament. in the Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 5

Mr. Robson moved that the Methodist Church bill be referred to a Select Committee for consideration and report. This was agreed to. For Dr. Mackollar, Sir Normand MacLaurin…

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