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Politics & elections, 1912

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Bankst0wn Election. Extensive Irregularities Proved

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 11

At the conclusion, of the triennial general election of aldermen for the municipality of Bankstown serious allegations were made as to the manner in which the election had been…

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Questions in Parliament

The St George Call · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 3

The following are questions asked by the Member for St. George, Aid. W. Taylor, in Parliament:-- (1.) Has the Secretary for Public…

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State Parliament. Friday. March 22

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 14

In the Legislative Council, Mr. Flowers intimated that the Income Tax Bills would be considered on Monday. The second reading of the Savings Bank…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 19

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. THE INCOME TAX BILL. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE…

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Parliamentary By-election. London, March 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 22

Mr. Henry Keswick (Unionist) has been returned unopposed for the Epsom division of Surrey, the vacancy having occurred owing to the death of Mr. William Keswick (Unionist),…

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Election Reprisals Suggested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 21

The leaders of the Miners' Federation claim they have the power to turn out 66 Radicals, including seven members of the Cabinet…

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Water Board Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 19

The elections to All the vacancies on the Water and Sewerage Board caused by the retirement of Alderman Evan Jones, one of the city representatives, and Alderman J. G…

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Water Board Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 10

The elections to fill the vacancies in the Water and Sewerage Board. caused by retirement through [?]ffluxion of time, took place yesterday, and resulted in the sitting members…

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Bankstown Election Extensive Irregularities Proved

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 6

At the conclusion of the triennial general election of aldermen for the municipality of Bankstown serious allegations were made us to the manner in which the…

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Socialists in the German Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 March 1912 · page 5

The "Blue-Black Dice" may have been bent by the elections, but it is evidently not yet broken. In the final vote for President of the Reichstag. Dr. Spahn, of the Centre, who…

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Woman Doctor As Candidate

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 March 1912 · page 23

Dr. Sophia Jevons, who recently stood as an Independent candidate for the seat in the West Marylebone division of the London County Council left vacant by the resignation of Miss…

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New Parliament Building. Foundation-stoke Laid

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 March 1912 · page 10

WELLINGTON (N. Z.), Sunday.--The ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the new Parliament Building, to be eroded on the site of the old Government House, took place…

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Incompetent to Judge. Parliament and Local Conditions

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 March 1912 · page 9

LONDON, Saturday.--The "Westminster Gazette" (Liberal) considers that Parliament is incompetent to Judge upon local conditions, and it would be unwise to fix any figures in the bill…

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The Last Week. Business in Parliament. More Long Sittings Likely

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 March 1912 · page 9

Parliament, according to the earliest information, was to have been prorogued last week. Mr. M'Gowen has since announced that It will be prorogued on Tuesday: but the latest view…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Monday March 25, 1912, Protection of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 March 1912 · page 8

A bill has been Introduced into the StAte Legislative Assembly, the objective of which is the protection of Parliament. But against whom does Parliament need…

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Electioneering in the West Mr. Griffith's Chances

Evening News · Monday 25 March 1912 · page 6

BATHURST, Monday.—Though it is now some time since Mr. Griffith, Minister for Works, announced his intention of submitting his name for the Labor selection to contest…

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New Zealand Elections. a Petition Dismissed

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 March 1912 · page 9

WELLINGTON (N. Z.), Sunday.--The Election Petitions Court has been sitting Blenheim for several days, hearing the petition filed against the return to Parliament of Mr. Richard…

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Business in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 8

This session will stand out in the Parliamentary history of New South Wales as one of unexampled futility. It has been filled with the appearance of business; and…

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State Parliament. Monday, March 25

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 14

In the Legislative Council, When the President took the Chair, it war, reported that, owing to Illness, Mr. John Hugbes one of the managers appointed to…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 10

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. BURSARIES ENDOWMENT BILL. This bill was received from the Assembly, and read a first time…

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