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Politics & elections, 1912

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State Parliament. Another Late Sitting. Nobody Turned Out

The Sun · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 8

The Legislative Assembly sat until 5 o'clock this morning and, under suspension of the Standing Orders, disposed of important business which it is desired to make law before…

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State Brickworks. Are They a Failure? Questions in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 9

The following questions were asked of the Minister for Works (Mr. Griffith) in the Assembly yesterday:—"Is it a fact that, the system of kiln at the State brickworks is not…

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Essence of Parliament. All-night Sitting. the Conference Compromise

Evening News · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 8

There was a quarter of an hour's Parliament prior to the conference between the two Houses yesterday afternoon, but that was long enough for the presentation of a dozen petitions against…

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The Week in London. an Australian's Notes. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Suffocated Parliament. LONDON, Feb. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 4

One of the arguments which appeal most strongly to many people as a reason why Ireland should get Home Rule is that the Imperial Parliament is likely to die of…

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The Queensland Elections

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 1

Although the Ministerial campaign in connection with the approaching elections in Queensland will not really open till the Premier has delivered his…

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An Election Petition. Wellington (N.z.)

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

The petition against the election of Mr. M'Caltum as member for Wairu in the House of Representatives was dismissed, after an inquiry extending over several days, the Court…

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Greek Elections. Cretans and Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 10

ATHENS, Tuesday. -- The Government has been returned with a large majority at the elections. The Cretan Revolutionary Committee chose 69…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 11

By 46 votes to 21, the Assembly agreed to the second reading of the bill which will give members a salary of £500 a year. The Minister for Works informed Mr. J. B…

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Work of Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 18

The closing session oi Parliament is not one of which the people of this State can he proud, and it will live in history as one of pre-eminent notoriety. The…

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State Parliament. Tuesday, March 28

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 10

In the Legislative Council, A message was forwarded to the Assembly that the Council had adopted the report of its managers at the conference on the Industrial…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 20

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. GREATER SYDNEY CONVENTION BILL. Mr. GARLAND presented a petition from…

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Above the Speaker. Sketches in Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 15

Politically we have passed through a crowded week, crowded not alone with measures; to be rushed through, but with incidents and minor crises. Each sitting of the. Legislative…

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Troops or Anarchy. Motion in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday. -- In the house of Commons yesterday Mr. J. C. Wedgwood (Liberal) moved the rejection of the Consolidated Fund Bill. in order to protest against the…

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Essence of Parliament. Railway Duplications. a Loan Bill

Evening News · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 5

The curtain rises with the usual budget of petitions in favor of hotel hours not being altered. Mr. M'Gowen informs Mr. Crawford, who wishes a minimum of is a day to be paid to…

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North Coast Railway. Complaint of Delay. Debate in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 11

The adjournment of the Legislative Assembly was moved by Mr. Price to draw attention to the necessity of expediting the construction of' the North Coast line between Dungog and…

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Federal Elections. Senate Labor. Candidates. Active Campaign

The Sun · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 7

Tho next Senate elections are still, a year away, but the campaign of the Labor candidates Messrs. Grant, Smith, and Watson, is already well in hand. Sub-committees…

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£405,000 Wanted. Loan Bill in Parliament. Money for Railways

Evening News · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 5

At midnight in the Legislative Assembly the Minister for Education moved the supporsion of the Standing Orders to pass to Loan fill through all its stages. He explained that…

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Water Board Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 7

At this morning's meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board, it was announced that Mr. W. J. Millner had been appointed chairman and official member of the Board, for four years…

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Councillor Retires. to Contest Election. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 19

Following upon his consent to contest the Ithaca electorate, Mr. A. G. C. Hawthorn has tendered his resignation as a member of the Legislative Council…

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Greek Elections. More Cretan Deputies. Athens, March 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 19

The Government secured a large majority at the elections. The Cretan Revolutionary Committee has chosen 69 Deputies to proceed to Athens; but…

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