New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly
The SPEAKER took the Chair at half-past 4 yesterday. MEMBER FOR BEGA APOLOGISES. Mr. WOOD, who on October 19, was…
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Above the Speaker. Sketches in Parliament
Well, "Here we are again," as the gaudily, decorated gentleman in the pantomime merrily exclaims. And a merry party we promise to be. Already the gauntlet, which means a…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Irrevocable Step. Unionists and Parliament Act
Sir J. A. Simon, Solicitor-General, replied. Mr. Smith, he argued, had not proved that the Government, in giving Home Rule priority over the re-constitution of the House of Lords, was…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Illawarra Traffic. Punt and Bridge. Questions in Parliament
Mr. Parkes will ask for information is Parliament this afternoon concerning the growth of the illswarra traffic and the best means of coping with it…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Essence of Parliament. Mr. Wood's Return. the Rule of the Speaker
The House was in[?]tly reminise[?] yesterday of that famous sitting of the Queensland Parliament which, according to Stocs Rudd's apt description, opened with prayer and closed…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Mr. Wood's Return. Apology in Parliament. "No Reservation." an Insistent Speaker
When the Assembly met yesterday afternoon Mr. Wood, member for Bega, who has been under suspension on a charge of contempt since October 19, was escorted to the…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →The Sydney Morning Herald. Wednesday, February 21, 1912. the Demoralisation of Parliament
The business of the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon must be given the palm as an illustration of the futility of the Government's efforts to govern, and of…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Imperial Parliament. Motion of Censure. Reform of the Lords. London, Feb. 19
In the House of Commons this evening Mr. F. E. Smith (Unionist) moved an amendment to the Address in Reply, censuring the Government for proceeding with great constitutional…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →MIRROR of Parliament Mr. Wood Comes Back. Censure Motion Goes by the Board
The news that Mr. Wood was going to resume the representation of his electorate in the Legislative Assembly led to some excitement in Macquarie-street yesterday. There…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bega Enfranchised. Mr. Wood Returns to Parliament Quaint Scene in the House. the Speaker Adamant
A general chorus of "hear, hears" from both sides of the House proclaimed the first incident in yesterday's sitting of the Legislative Assembly. This was the entry into the chamber…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Notes and Anticipations the V.A.T.C. Autumn Meeting Trafalgar the Champion—queen O' Scots in Form Futurity Stakes Possibilities—Newmarket and Australian Cup Candidates—Their Public and Private Doings—The Yearling Sales. The American Importations—General Notes. Selections for Rosehill and Caulfield. The Autumn Handicaps
Not with standing that a 101b penalty, resultant on her Oakleigh Plate win, has sent Queen of Scots Newmarket weight up to 9.5, she is now a very strong order for the Flemington sprint…
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BOWRAL: Alderman John Beavan. COWRA.—Ald. J. Montgomerie. WINDSOR.—Ald. J. T. Chandler…
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The Oakleigh Plate running threw a little light on the Newmarket Handicap Queen o' Scots' victory on Saturday was well gained, though with the extra 101b…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Farrer Scholarship. Forbes Candidate Successful
Master James P. Shelton, of Forbes, was the successful candidate at the examination for the first Government Farrer Scholarship at Hawkesbury Agricultural College. The value…
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In the Legislative Council, Mr O'Conor tabled a petition from the Austrian Gaslight Co., Ltd., and gave notice that he would ask for leave to bring in a bill…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Members of Parliament Prohibited
A regulation has been adopted by the Federal Executive prohibiting any member of any Australian Parliament from becoming an area officer in the military forces. These positions are…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Patching-up of Parliament House
The Premier informed Mr. Fitzpatrick yesterday, in reply to a question in the Legislative Assembly, that it was not a fact that £102,000 had been expended during the past 20 years in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Queensland. Meeting of Parliament. Brisbane
By a proclamation issued at the close of the last session Parliament was prorogued to February 27. A further proclamation was issued by the Governor to-day further proroguing…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council
The PRESIDENT took the chair at halfpast 4. PETITIONS. Mr. ALEX, BROWN presented a petition…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →"Degrading Parliament." Dr. Arthur Attacks the Speaker
During the course of an address to the members of [?] Crow's Nest branch of the Women's Liberal League, last night, Dr. Arthur dealt scathingly with the attitude adopted by…
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