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Politics & elections, 1912

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State Parliament. Industrial Arbitration Bill. Saved by a Casting Vote

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 8

The debate in the Legislative Council on the Industrial Arbitration Amendment Bill was concluded at an early hour last evening. Mr. Ashton resumed the debate, and it was…

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Essence of Parliament. a Quiet Night. a Tie in the Council

Evening News · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 3

With a storm beating upon the roof of the Legislative Assembly, and the rain leaking through defective ceilings in various parts of the building it was yesterday difficult in the…

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In State Session. Parliament's Leaky Roof. the Land' Bill Scarified. Arbitration Bill's Close Shave

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 8

When the rain was polling down upon the roof of the Legislative Assembly Chamber yesterday with such, force that members could scarcely hear one another speak, and the…

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"How We Are Governed" How We Are Governed. (Continued from Page 2.) Queensland Farmer Candidates

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 1

Mr. W. J. Wheeldon, of the Oakey district (says the Toowoomba correspondent of the Brisbane "Courier") will be a candidate at the Farmers'…

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Labor Candidates and the Strike

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 3

The prolongation of the strike by the leaders of the Labor party n Brisbane (says the Toowoomba correspondent of the "Courier"), caused…

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Penshurst Ward Election

The Propeller · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 2

To morrow (Saturday) the electors of Penshurst Ward are expected to elect a new alderman in the place of Ald. Aston, who has resigned. The candidates are…

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State Parliament. Friday, March 1

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 14

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Edden moved the second reading of the State Coal Mines Bill, and the debate was adjourned…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 15

The Speaker took the chair at half-past o'clock. DALGETY SIDING BILL. It was agreed on the motion of Mr. Briner…

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Essence of Parliament. Asking Questions. a State Coal Mine

Evening News · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 9

The pace was a cracker for the first quarter of an hour in the Legislative Assembly yesterday. Questions without notice always form the happy hunting-ground of brish members…

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Government and the Railways. the Ruling Authority. Questions in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 17

The nature of the relations between the Government and the Chief Railway Commissioner was referred to in the Assembly yesterday afternoon…

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No Free Speech. Mr. Wade's Charge. Position in Parliament. an Unholy Combination

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 17

"I ask you to welcome the Hon C. G. Wade[?] to Paddington." There was a loud outburst of applause as the Mayor of Paddington (Alderman Pointing)…

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New Zealand Politics. Parliament Adjourned. Prosecutions Hinted At. Statement by Sir Joseph Ward. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 17

Parliament has adjourned. Mr. Massey, leader of the Opposition, and the members of his party protested against the proposal to adjourn before Sir Joseph Ward had carried…

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Clear Cut. Parties Defined. in New Zealand Parliament. Close of the Session. the New Liberal Leader

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 13

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Friday.--Mr. Maasey's amendment to adjourn till Monday, so that the House, might be informed of the changes in the Ministry, was lost on the voices…

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Government & Commissioner. Questions in Parliament. an Unresponsive Minister. Where the Disagreement Exists. the Question of Railway Construction

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 13

Quite a number of questions regarding the position of the Government in relation to the Chief Railway Commissioner were fired at the Treasurer (Mr. Dacey), who is Minister for…

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Tongue-tied Opposition. Seeks Freedom in the Open-air. Mr. Wade Indicts Present Parliament. Liberal Rally at Paddinton

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 10

There was a big meeting in the Paddington Town-hall last night, when Mr. Wade, assisted the Eastern Suburbs members, Messrs. Onslow, Latimer, and David Storey in what was…

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Randwick Elections. Mondays Contests. "We Are Seven"

Evening News · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 9

The extraordinary elections to be held in Randwick on Monday caused through the resignation of seven aldermen at the last meeting of the council prom[?] some likely…

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Water and Sewerage Board Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 11

At the conclusion of a special meeting of the Glebe Council on Thursday night, Ald. J.T. Griffin, one of the candidates for the Water and Sewerage Board (suburban municipalities),…

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Queensland General Elections. When Will They Be Held?

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 14

BRISBANE, Friday.--The Premier, Mr. Denham, interviewed to-day, said the announcement that the general elections would be held on April 26 was entirely unauthorized. The…

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Waverley By-election

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 March 1912 · page 5

The election held yesterday to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Nelson Ward of the Borough of Waverley, caused by the resignation of Dr. Savage resulted as follows:—…

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Municipal Election. the Waverley Vacanot

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 March 1912 · page 5

The election to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Waverley Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Dr. Savage resulted in Mr. J. C. Kershaw being returned…

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