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Politics & elections, 1911

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Peers or People? Must the Crown Swamp Resistance? Signs of Settlement. a False General Election Alarm

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 July 1911 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday.--The Unionist leaders have had a series of meetings, and are considering whether they will force the Government to carry the Parliament (Veto) Bill with a…

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State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 5

In the Legislative Council, The Methodist Church Bill was road a third time, and passed. The Parliamentary Elections (Amendment)…

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The Parliament (Veto) Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 8

Evidently the Tories find It exceedingly hard to even guess what is the best course to take in regard to the Parliament (Veto) Bill. Not for many decades, probably, has…

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Sugar Workers. the Queensland Trouble. Discussed in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 10

BRISBANE, Thursday.--In the Assembly this afternoon, after formal business had been disposed of, Mr. Lennon moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the trouble in…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, July 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 10

The President took the Chair at 4.30 p.m. THIRD READINGS. The Methodist Church Bill and the Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Bill were read…

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The Week in Parliament Work of the N.S.W. LEGISLATURE. Thursday, July 6

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 3

In the Legislative Council. The President announced the death of Mr. John Macintosh, and the usual record was made in the minutes of the…

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Farmers' Parliament. More Land Problems. the Girl on the Shelf. Survey Fees and Ballots

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 6

The sittings of the annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association were continued at the King's hall yesterday, with Mr. R. Patten in the chair…

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MIRROR of Parliament North Coast Troubles. More About Arbitration. the Case of the Rural Worker. Another Strenuous Fight in the "Early Hours."

The Sun · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 6

Mr. Fitzpartrick told the Legislative Assembly last night that words failed him. It would have been a shocking admission of approaching senile decay, but for the…

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Election of Officers. Mr. Patten Re-elected President

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 5

Over two hours were spent on Thursday morning in receiving nominations for the various offices on the executive…

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Irish Bye-election. East Wicklow Seat

Evening News · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 8

LONDON, Thursday Evening.—An election was held to-day to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons, for East Wicklow, caused by the resignation of Mr. J. Muldoon…

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Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 6

The ballot for the election of officers proceeded throughout the day, and the result was announced before the adjournment as follows:--…

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Victoria. Selection of Candidates. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 7

The members of the Ministerial party in the Legislative Assembly held a meeting at State Parliament House yesterday to discuss party organisation in connection with the…

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Essence of Parliament. "The Harbor Bar Is Moaning." Plight of North Coast Settlers. Arbitration and Agriculture. Wages Board for Farm Laborers. Lively Scenes in the Early Morning

Evening News · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 9

Proceedings in the Legislative Assembly last evening commenced with a motion for adjournment. The member responsible was Mr. Briner, who presented to the House a startling…

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The Land. "Nations may battle and the world rock with revolution but the land will care for him who cares for it." Telephone 1521 City. Telegrams, "The Land," Sydney Offices: 7 O'Connell-street, Sydney. Friday, July 14, 1911. the Rural Parliament. Remarkable Success

The Land · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 5

As predicted, so it has happened. This year's Conference of the farmers and Settlers' Association is the largest, the most interesting, and in many repects the most important yet held. Its outstanding feature is the singular unanimity on essential questions…

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General News. Business of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 July 1911 · page 13

Before the adjournment of the [?] sembly yesterday morning, Mr. Holman announced that the business of the House next week would include the second readings of the…

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Farmers' Parliament. Agricultural Problems. the Wheat Standard. Aspects of Irrigation

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 July 1911 · page 16

The annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Conference concluded the fifth day's session yesterday at King's-hall, under the presidency of Mr. R. Patten…

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Telegraph Messengers. Successful N.s.w. Candidates

Evening News · Saturday 15 July 1911 · page 11

MELBOURNE. Saturday.—The following New South Wales candidates passed the examination held on july I last for appointment as telegraph [?]:—D. C. Carter. J. M. Harper, A…

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Irish By-election. London, July 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 July 1911 · page 13

Captain Donelan (Nationalist Whip), who was unseated for Cork East, has been returned unopposed for East Wicklow. Mr. John Muldoon retired in his favour…

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Canada and Reciprocity. May Be General Election. Ottawa

The Sun · Saturday 15 July 1911 · page 1

The Opposition newspapers express the opinion that Sir Wilfrid Laurier will make an immediate attempt to force his programme through Parliament. There will be…

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Mercantile Marine. Australians for the Sea. Successful Candidates

The Sun · Saturday 15 July 1911 · page 3

Since the beginning of March the Navigation Department's examiners have been very busy with applicants for marine certificates. A large number of candidates were…

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