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Politics & elections, 1912

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The Next Queensland Elections. Probably in May

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 39

The Government has decided that its chances of getting back look bettor with an earlier rather than a later electoral appeal, and hence it is that the electoral are…

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Senate Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 7

At special meetings of the King and Paddington branches of the Liberal and Reform Association of New South Wales last night it was resolved to nominate Senators Millen and…

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Australian Universities. Election of Chancellors. Queensland

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 7

BRISBANE, Wednesday.--In accordance with the provisions of the University Act, which, state that the senate at the first meeting after the first Tuesday In March in each year shall"…

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China's Republic. Election of President. Fixing the New Capital. a Unique Ceremony

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 14

NANKIN, February 15.--After a consultation with the President, and Cabinet, which lasted till midnight on the 13th, Dr Sun Yat Sen announced his satisfaction with the…

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State Parliament. Thursday, March 14

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 5

In the Legislative Council, The Arbitration Dill was further amended in Committee, and the report adopted, the third reading being ordered for Monday next…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 10

The President took the Chair at 4.30 p.m. SUPREME COURT AND CIRCUIT COURTS (AMENDMENT) BILL. The debate on the motion for the second…

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Essence of Parliament. Increase of Salaries. Washing Dirty Liken

Evening News · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 11

A tired House ends it hard to take an interest in its work, and its temper is apt to be somewhat short. So when Mr. Wade yesterday presented a petition against the merging…

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Queensland Elections. Preparing For, the Fray. Some Liberal .Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 9

BRISBANE, Thursday.--Preparations for the forthcoming general elections are moving rapid- Is-- towards completion, and it is possible that by to-morrow .evening something definite will…

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Members' Salaries. Case for £500. Bill in Parliament. Retrospective Effect

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 9

The Attorney-General, in the Legislative Assembly last night, moved the second reading of the Parliamentary Representatives Allowance Bill. He said the bill had been…

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Mayoral Election Proceedings at Wentworth

The Land · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 9

Among several unusual proceedings this year in connection with the election of mayor of municipalities, that of Wentworth stands unique. "They all…

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Extraordinary Election at Warren

The Land · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 9

A peculiar position has arisen in Warren municipality. An extraordinary vacancy occurred, and no one was nominated to fill the vacancy. It was…

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Water Board Elections. Labour Men Returned. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 9

An election took place in Brisbane and suburbs to-day of representatives to the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board. There were 14 candidates. The four to top the poll…

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Liberal Organisation Coercion in the House. Candidates for the Senate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 6

At a meeting of the Kogarah branch of the association, held last night, Messrs, Millen, Gould, and J. G. Wilson were nominated as candidates in the Liberal interest at the next…

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Mr. Levien's Policy. No Chance of an Election. What Liberals Would Do. Tamworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 10

Mr. Levien addressed a large meeting of farmers and settlers last night at the request of the Farmers and Settlers' Association district council in order to explain his recent…

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General News. Redistribution and Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 8

As has been already stated, the feeling is growing in parliamentary circles that tho general election will take place towards the end of the year, possibly in October or November…

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Senate Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 11

The Chatswood branch of the Women's Liberal League has unanimously decided the Senate selection as follows:—Senator E. D. Millen, Mr. J. G- Wlllson, and Mr. J. G. Willlson, and Mr. C. W. Oaks…

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State Parliament. Friday March 15

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 14

In the Legislative Assembly, On the motion of Mr. Griffith, the Special Deposits (Industrial Undertakings) Bill was read a third time and forwarded to the Legislative Council…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 22

The Speaker took the Chair at half-past 4 yesterday. STATE LIMEWORKS. The MINISTER FOR WORKS, in reply to Mr…

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Essence of Parliament. a Sensitive Question. Denominational Schools

Evening News · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 10

At the last sitting day of the week members usually brighten up a little in the hope of getting some sleep at the week-end. The Opposition, moreover was partu[?]d yesterday by…

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Queensland's Coming Struggle. Parliament Dissolved. Premier to the People

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 13

BRISBANE. Friday.--A "Gazette" extraordinary was Issued this afternoon announcing the dissolution of Parliament. A "Gazette" extraordinary containing information relating to the…

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