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Politics & elections, 1911

2,855 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 143

New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 28

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

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. ADDRESS OF CONGRATULATION. The PRESIDENT announced the receipt of a message from the Lieutenant-Governor…

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Arbitration. the New Bill. Defection of Government Allies. Debate Ln Parliament

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

An interesting turn to the second reading debate on the Industrial Arbitration Bill was Given in the Legislative Assembly last night by the declaration of Mr. David Storey that…

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South Australian Parliament: the Governor's Opening Speech. Credit Balance, £200,000

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 7

ADELAIDE, "Wednesday.--The Governor, Sir Day Bosanquet, opened Parliament to-day. The opening Speech announced that the credit balance at the end of June was estimated at…

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MIRROR of Parliament Mr. David Storey's Party Speech. in Line Behind Mr. Wade. But Not Thanked for His Services

The Sun · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 6

"The members of the Democratic party have come to the conclusion-- one and all of them-- that they shall vote against this; bill." Mr. David Storey, when he used these…

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Essence of Parliament. Industrial Arbitration Bill. a "Democratic" Denunciation. Mr. Storey's Voice and Vote. Against the Second Reading Exciting Division Expected

Evening News · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 3

There was an air of expectancy in the Legislative Assembly last evening. It was visible among members themselves; it was visible in the well-filled public [?]. It had been…

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In the " Good Old Days." Irish Electioneering Methods

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 12

A envious reminisence of the fierceness of Irish electioneering methods in the olden days is given in the "Kerry Evening Post," which reproduces the following letter…

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News From Ireland. East Cork Election Petition: Captain Donelan Unseated. Irish Primary Education: Important Concessions. "Ul Breasail": Opening of Great Exhibition. Interesting Items From the Four Provinces. Dublin, 25th May, 1911. East Cork Election Petition

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 12

After a hearing lasting thirteen days, the petition judges declared the East Cork election void on the grounds of illegal payments and of election expenses incurred not having…

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Melbourne Gallops. Grand National Candidates

Evening News · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—[?] at Flemington had the benefit of fine weather this morning to finish up galloping for the Grand [?] The big sand was available…

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Last N.s.w. Election. Search for Double Voting

Evening News · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly Mr Kelly asked the Minister representing the Chief Secratary [?] is it a fact that on Saturday morning October [?], the day after the last general…

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The General Election. 'Allegations of Double Voting

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 5

In answed to a series of questions put to the Government in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Kelly was informed that on Saturday morning, October 15, the day after the…

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"Unpardonable Perfidy." of Labor Representatives. Before and After Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 7

GOULBURN, Wednesday. --Organisation throughout the whole of the electorates in the southern State district Is being very successfully effected by the party organiser. Mr. F…

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State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 12

In the Legislative Council, The Helensburgh Leases Bill and the Public Works (Leasing) Bill were read the third time and passed…

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Question in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 10

Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Acting-Premier in the Legislative Assembly whether he would cable to the Premier in London,, or to the Agent-General, with the -view of ascertaining…

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Reference in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 9

The Acting Premier was asked by Mr. Fitzpatrick, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, it he would cable to the Premier in London, or to the Agent-General,. with the…

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General Notes. the Farmers' Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 6

The present indication is that at least. 250 delegates will attend the annual conference of the Farmer's and Settlers' Association, which assembles in Sydney on Monday week. To meet…

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Essence of Parliament. Members and Their Speeches. Mr. Willis Attacks "Hansard." Story of the Bankstown Election. the Rush to Dinner

Evening News · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 10

Should a member of parliament, when fur[?]abed with the proofs of the official, report of his speeches in the House, have the right to make any alterations he cho[?]?…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 10

The President took tho chair at 4.30 p.m. THIRD READINGS. The Public Works (Leasing)' Bill nud Helensburgh Leases Bill, were read the third…

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Abolition of the Freehold Mr. Nielsen Tackled in Parliament. Settlers Leaving for Queensland

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 2

"Is it possible to select land on a freehold basis anywhere in New South Wales to-day?"asked Dr. Arthur of the Minister for Lands in the…

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Industrial Disputes Bill. Second Reading Debate. This Morning's Parliament. a Shower of Money

The Sun · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 7

There were not many members in the Legislative Assembly after breakfast this morning when Mr. Bruntnell resumed the debate on the second reading of the Industrial…

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To-day's Parliament. a Strung-out Debate. a Judge Criticised. Victory for the Government

Evening News · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 7

(continued from page 6.) Mr. Waddell entered upon a vigorious critisism of the measure but in the middle of a reference to the police at the Broken Hill…

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