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Politics & elections, 1912

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"Knock-out Blow." Labour Candidates' Regrets. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 9

A number of miners have joined the ranks of those wishing to resume work. It is understood that if the delegate meeting to be held on Friday night does not recommend the…

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"My Hat's in the Ring." Roosevelt's Platform. Likely Candidate for Presidency New York

The Sun · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 1

While addressing a meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Roosevelt was questioned as to whether his would be a candidate for the Presidency…

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Penshurst Ward Election

The Propeller · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 2

Up to the present only two candidates have been nominated for the vacant municipal seat in Penshurst Ward, caused by the resignation of Ald. S. Aston. These…

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Local Questions in Parliament

The St George Call · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 4

The following is a list of questions with their answers asked by Mr. Varney Parkes, M.L.A., in the Legislative Assembly, on Wednesday, 21st February:--…

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State Parliament. Friday, February 25

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 14

In the Legislative Assembly, New bills were introduced by the Government to deal with the registration of veterinary officers, to regulate the size of cases for teo export…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 18

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4. MR. PAUL'S BIG FEE. Mr. FITZPATRICK asked the Premier for particulars concerning the total amount paid…

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South Australian Parliament. Meets on March 19

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 14

ADELAIDE, Friday.--Cabinet derided to-day that Parliament should be summoned to meet on March 19. There will be little business, and the session will be a short one…

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Essence of Parliament. Still the Speaker. the Model Suburb

Evening News · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 2

The Speaker to still the [?] figure in the Legislative Assembly. This is po[?] in accordance with the [?] of things But be pays the penalty of his popularity…

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MIRROR of [?] Parliament More Censure of the Speaker Daceyville Project Discussed

The Sun · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 11

Yesterday the weather, and the arguments and general remarks made in the Legislative Assembly tossed tip for general, oppressiveness. And the weather lost Without the…

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Candidates for Aldermanic Honors

Evening News · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 11

Rankwick, which hand earned the name of the fighting council, is in the throes of an extraordinary lection, owing to seven aldermen having resigned at the last meeting of the council…

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Randwick Council Elections

Evening News · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 11

The Mayor of Rand wick (Alderman Cooper) informed an "Evening News reporter this afternoon that after the seven aldermen had resigned, and therefore reduced the council to…

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Turf Topics Racing at Caulfield. Queen 0' Scots' Futurity Chance Doings of Newmarket Candidates Australian Cup Possibilities—Rosehill Prizemoney—Odds and Ends. Selections for To-day

The Arrow · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 11

The Rosehill Racing Club caters this afternoon, and as there is every likelihood of firstclass racing there is bound to be a large attendance. Backers will also be able to invest on…

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Censure Motion in Imperial Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 25 February 1912 · page 14

The debate on Mr. F. E. Smith's amendment to the Address-in-Reply, censuring the Government for proceeding with great constitutional changes without carrying out the reform of the House of Lords, was…

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National, Political, and Otherwise. (In This Column It Is the Duty and Privilege of "Truth's" London Correspondent to Give "Truth" Readers, Among Other Matters, an Unleased and Accurate, Trough Necessarily Drift, Review of Imperial Affairs of [?]Erest to Australia, in Contradistinction to the Lying Ignorant Ill Informed Persudiced, Party-tainted Carles and "special correspondents" [?] Appearing in the Commonwealth Daily Press.) the Germen Elections

Truth · Sunday 25 February 1912 · page 10

The German Socialists had an excellent win, and there is a popular opinion in England that their victory will lead the German Government to abandon the mad…

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General News. Business in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 6

Mr. Levi[?]n will nave the first call in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon for his motion of censure upon the Speaker, "That because of his partiality towards members on the…

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Censuring the Speaker. Todays Proceedings in Parliament. Mr. Willis Declines to Leave Chair. Early Election of Mr. Wood

Evening News · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 3

As soon at the N.S.W. Parliament met this afternoon, Mr. David Storey suggested that during the discussion of the motion of no-confidence in the Speaker, that official, following…

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Charge of Bribery New Zealand Politics. Heated Debate in Parliament. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 9

Proceedings in the House of Representatives on Friday night on Mr. Massey's no confidence motion were of more than usual interest. Mr. Dickson, who defeated Sir John Findlay for…

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Bad Tactics. No-confidence Motion. in New Zealand Parliament. Charge Against Mr. Payne Opposition Say He Was Squared

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 6

WELLINGTON" (N.Z.), Sunday.--The House of Representatives was the scene of unusual excitement on Friday night, and in the early hours of Saturday morning, in consequence of…

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Canadian Elections. Ottawa, Feb. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 9

Mr. G. P. Graham, who was Minister for Railways and Canals in the Laurier Government, has been re-elected for Renfrew, defeating Dr. Maloney. His previous…

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Democratic Nomination. Another Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 7

WASHINGTON, Sunday.--Mr. O. W. Underwood, the Democratic leader, is to be nominated for the Democratic party's selection for the Presidential election…

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