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Politics & elections, 1912

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Back Again. Re-election of Ex-minister

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 7

OTTAWA, Friday Evening.--Mr. G. P. Graham, ex-Minister for Railways, has been re-elcted as member for Renfrew, a county in Ontario. He defeated Dr. Maloney by a reduced…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 10

The Speaker took the Chair at half-past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The PREMIER, in reply to Mr. Peters, said that the report of the committee of…

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State Parliament. Crown Lands. New Government Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 10

Mr. Beeby introduced in the Legislative Assembly this morning the Crown Lands Amendment Bill, which he explained proposed to establish a new form of land tenure. The first…

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N.S.W. Parliament, Anno Domini 1950

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 1

THE INTERMINABLE WADE-WILLIS CONTROVERSY. The aged lender of the Opposition, Charles Gregory Wade; moves [?]th vote of censure on the venerable Speaker Willis in an empty House. Motion r[?]ed out of order…

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Cost of the War. Parliament Asked for Money

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 9

ROME, Monday.--The Chamber of Deputies is considering the voting of extraordinary credits amounting to 205,000,000 lira (£8,200,000), covering the cost of the war to the end of…

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Essence of Parliament. the Speaker Arraigned. Three Members Ejected

Evening News · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 8

The physical [?]ere was slightly coller when the Legis[?] Assembly met yesterday, be politically it was, if anything, warmer. The debate revolved around the Speaker, as…

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The Speaker. on His Defence. Case Against Mr. Willis. Hot Debate in Parliament. More Members Removed. Opposition Refuses to Vote

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 9

There was "bite" in the debate in the Legislative Assembly last night on Mr. Levien's motion— "That, because of his partiality towards…

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Speaker Indicted. Mr. Levien's Motion of Censure. Opposed by the Premier. Mr. Wood Removed. Lively Proceedings in Parliament. the Speaker on His Defence

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 9

The proceedings of Parliament yesterday afternoon were attended by more than ordinary interest, as Mr. Levien's motion of censure on the Speaker came up for discussion…

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United States Presidency. Roosevelt a Candidate. Genuine Rile by the People

Evening News · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 5

NEW YORK, Monday Evening—Ex-President Roosevelt announces that he will accept the nomination for the United States Presidency if fendered to him, and wilt adhere to this…

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Elections of Officers

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 3

Wagga P.and A. Association.—President, Mr. John Jeremy vice-presidents, Messrs. G. Pa[?], Wilson, J.J. Baylls, ans J.W. Shephard, treasurer, Mr. C. M. Davidson…

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South Australian Elections. Final Figures. Liberals Have a Majority of Votes

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 8

Considerable interest attaches to the precise position of parties in South Australia as revealed in the late elections. After the votes cast had all been counted and the various…

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Senate Candidates. an Appeal to Liberal Leagues

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 9

The first definite stops have been taken to set in motion the machinery for the selection of the three Senate candidates who are to be the Liberal standard-bearers at the next…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 9

Foiled in his attempt to challenge the Ministry and the Speaker together for their action in regard to the retirement of Mr. C. H. Robinson, leader of the "Hansard" staff, Mr. Wade…

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Dominion Parliament Reform

Globe · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 3

The New Zealand Government's Bill for the reforming of the Legislative Council provides that the Council shall consist of 48 male person, 24 to be elected by the House of…

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State Parliament. Tuesday. February 27

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 18

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Minahan moved the adjournment to call attention to the necessity for relieving the congested traffic of the city, but the motion…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 20

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL, in reply to Mr. Briner, said that Mr. J. H. Lovell, a retired…

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Above the Speaker. Sketches in Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 15

In Parliament last week Bills were discussed, questions asked, and business transacted; but the shadow of the Speaker lay over all the proceedings, and the debates generally…

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Greater Sydney. Convention to Be Called. Bill Before Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 11

In the Legislative Assembly the Minister for Workers asked for lea[?] to introduce a Greater Sydney Convention Bill. Mr. Griffith explained that the convention…

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Essence of Parliament. a Long Night. Doing Some Work

Evening News · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 16

Not even the most pugnec[?]ous can be always flying at an appo[?]t's threat and members of Parliament are individually human. So the legislative Assembly met yesterday…

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For Mr. Asquith. Erratic Stranger's Visit. a Shot in Parliament. Unique During a Century

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--A scene occurred at the Houses of Parliament yesterday, which had had no parallel since 1812. A man who gives the name of Henry, and…

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