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Politics & elections, 1912

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Singleton's Labor Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 6

SINGLETON, Sunday.--The ballot of the leagues under the auspices of the Singleton Labor Electoral Council was counted last night, in connection with the selection or a candidate…

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The German Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 8

Ample justification is now forthcoming in the electioneering campaign of the German Conservative press for the predictions of those publicists who saw in Germany's…

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"English Peril." the Election Watchword. German Government Party. Allegations Against Britain

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 9

BERLIN, Saturday.--The Pan-German Conservative press is conducting a violent electioneering crusade against Great Britain alleging that she intended to attack the…

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 10

A proclamation was issued to-night proroguing the Victoria Parliament till February 6. Brfore that date arrives the recess will by another proclamation be further extended…

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Unions and Politicians. Discussion at Railway. Conference. Should Officials Be Members of Parliament?

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 10

At the recent conference of delegates from the various State laborers' unions, which was held in Melbourne, it was decided that one of the principles' upon which the proposed…

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Dominion Politics. Sir Joseph Ward's Manifesto. Parliament to Meet Early. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 8

Sir Joseph Ward has issued the following manifesto to the electors of New Zealand:— "The present political situation is a very difficult one. It is not yet three weeks since…

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The S.a. Elections

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 1

The South Australian Attorney General Mr. Denny, States that definite arrangement; will be made for the general elections are follow:—…

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Election Irregularities in S.A, Two Prosecutions Instituted

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 1

Several months ago interest was alonsed by allegations of irregularities in connection with the registration of electors on the roll of the South…

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Third Test Match. Candidates for Selection. Final Choice Expected To-night. Adelaide

The Sun · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 7

The members of the English team of cricketers arrived here this morning in anticipation of the third test match, which will begin on the Adelaide Oval on Friday. The…

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A Keen Fight. South Australian Election. Enrolment Extraordinary

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 10

ADELAIDE, Monday.--Probably the electors were never before so anxious to exercise their votes as now. Since the dissolution was announced, everyone…

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South Australian Politics. Election Campaign Opened. Mr Verran Defends the Government

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 10

ADELAIDE, Monday.--The Premier. (Mr. Verran) opened his election campaign, to-night At Wallaroo, He said that to-day the question of questions was not whether the Labor Party's…

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The German Elections. Will Socialism Win? the "Blue-black 'Bloc.'"state of Political Parties

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 9

The importance of the coming German elections lies more in the light they should throw upon the growth of national movements.--especially that of Socialism.--than in any radical…

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A Pending By-election. Vacant Carmarthen Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 10

LONDON, Sunday Evening.--The appointment of Mr. W. L. Williams, M.P., to the office of Recorder at Swansea, will necessitate a byelection for Carmarthen District seat…

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Getting Ready. Hawkesbury Election Ballot

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 7

Branches of the Political Labor Party are making preparations for a possible State election, and the secretary of the Hawkesbury P.L.L. and returning officer of the Labor…

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"Hounding" Catholics. Bishop on New Zealand Election. Has Sir Joseph Ward Been Badly Treated?

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 15

AUCKLAND, January 1.--The question of Roman Catholic and anti-Roman Catholic influences in the recent general election is being further debated, especially in the…

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Queensland Parliament. Both Houses Adjourn

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 10

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The Legislative Assembly has received a message from the Governor, withholdings the Royal assent to the hill to restrict the leasing of land to aliens…

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General News. When Parliament Meets

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 8

Although it is altogether too early yet for any definite statement to be made as to the legislation contemplated by the New South Wales Government when next the State Parliament…

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Bankstown Election. Evidence Concluded. Alleged Irregularities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 6

The inquiry into the circumstances attending the municipal election of Bankstown, which was held in January, 19ll, and in which certain irregularities are alleged to have…

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German Elections. Parties and Policies. the Issues Involved

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 18

The general election for the German Reichstag, the first ballot for which takes place on Friday, will be held under very different conditions from those of the last appeal for the…

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SURVEY Of the World People in the Foreground Prussia's Uncrowned King: a Critical Election. Berlin, Dec. 2, 1911

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 26

THE Prussian monarchy is in the melting-pot." These are the words spoken a few days ago by a socialist orator of Breslau; and if officialdom takes them literally the orator will be held for leze-majeste. But they do not at all…

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