Essence of Parliament. a Long Night. Laws While You Wait
Evening News · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 11
It there is one thing more than another that Interests those painstaking electors who draw up petitions for presentation to parliament it is the great liquor bar question. For months…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Opening of South Australian Parliament. Mr. O'loughlin Appointed Speaker
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 10
ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--The State Parliament met at noon to-day, all members of both Houses being in their places. The commissioners appointed to open Parliament were the Chief…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Parliament and the Court. Directions to Reverse Decision. Argument in Arbitration
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 10
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Argument on the special case stated by the President of the Federal Arbitration Court, in connection with the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Unopposed By-election. Unionists Hold North Herefordshire
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 10
LONDON, Monday Evening.--Mr. H. Fitzherbert Wright (Unionist) has been returned unopposed for the North Herefordshire seat in place of Sir James Rankin (Unionist), who…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Senate Candidates
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 19
At a meeting of the Crow's Nest Liberal Association it was decided to nominate Senators Millen and Gould null Mr. C. W. Oakes. STUART TOWN, Tuesday.--The Liberal…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →The "Pre-election Feeling." Effect Upon American Commerce
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 10
WASHINGTON, Monday Evening.--Business stagnation in many parts of the United States is reported. The National Bank's official report shows…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Brisbane Water and Sewerage Board Elections
Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 32
A great deal of interest was taken in the election in Brisbane and suburbs or representatives to the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board. There were 14 candidates. The four to top the poll were Alderman Wilson, Messrs. A. M. Hertzberg, J. Barker, and A. S. Waterfield. Three of the successful candidates went in on the Labor ticket. The picture was taken outside the North Brisbane Booth. (Photo., Poulsen, Brisbane.)…
Continued on Trove, page 32 →Queensland Elections
Globe · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 3
The dissolution of the Queensland Parliament was announced in a "Gazette" extraordinary on Friday. The general election will take place on April 27…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament. Wednesday March 20
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 6
In the Legislative Council, The Housing Bill was recommitted, and subjected to further amendments. The bill was subsequently read a third time…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 10
The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. HOUSING BILL. This bill was recommitted for reconsideration of clause 8 (originally clause 10) and…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Questions in Parliament. Members Anxious for Information'
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 9
The whole subject of the alleged deadlock again came before the Legislative Assembly yesterday in the form af a number of questions. Mr Parkes asked the Premier if he was…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Essence of Parliament. Another Lengthy Sitting. Bursary Endowment Bill
Evening News · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 10
After a few hours' sleep the Legislative Assembly met in a rather had temper yesterday afternoon, but at the beginning members were cheered by the presentation of nine more…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Powers of Parliament. Bill in Assembly. "Acme of Oppression." Mr. Wade's Protest
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 10
At half-past 3 o'clock yesterday morning, in the Legislative Assembly, the Minister for Public Instruction (Mr. Carmichael) moved for leave to bring in a bill "to confer certain…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Parliament's Honor. and Its Dignity. Bill to Suppress Criticism. Introduced in the "Sma' Hours."
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 10
In the Legislative Assembly, at a few minutes before half-yast 3 o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. Carmichael (the Attorney-General not being in attendance) moved for leave to bring…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Millions in Minutes. Appropriation Bill Passed. in South Australian Parliament. Brief Session Ends To-day
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 6
ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--The Appropriation Bill was passed through all stages in less than a quarter of an hour. When "questions" had been answered, the Phemier, Mr. Peake, asked…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →In State Session. the Extra Two Hundred. Parliament's Honor and Dignity. a New Standing Order
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 8
It was quite in accord with the ideas conveyed by the conduct of the business of the Legislative Assembly for months past that, having just voted themselves an extra £200 a…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Politics in Queensland. Is Labour Down ? a Surprising Victory at the W.S.B. ELECTION
The Catholic Press · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 23
The Water and Sewerage Board election results caused surprise generally—and consternation in interested circles. It was a pronounced victory for the Labour ticket, as…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Senate Candidates
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 6
At a meeting of the Rozelle Association it was resolved to nominate as candidates for the Senate in the Liberal interest Senators Millen and Gould and Mr. C. W. Oaks…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Prorogation of Parliament
The Sun · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 3
Mr. M'Gowen announced in the House last night that Parliament would probably be prorogued next Tuesday, but there is a general impression amongst Ministerialists…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Tyranny of Parliament
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 8
The relation of Parliament to the people is not a matter that admits of much debate. As representing the people, it must be supreme within the limits set by the…
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