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Politics & elections, 1912

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.)…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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