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Politics & elections, 1912

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Queensland and Tasmanian Elections

The Land · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 4

Queensland and Tasmania, following the lead of South. Australia and Victoria, have returned Liberal Governments by very substantial majorities. Thus since the last Federal elections four out of the six States have registered verdicts in opposition to the policy by which the Federal…

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Queensland Elections

Evening News · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 7

BRISBANE, Friday.—The final count to-day of the votes in the Brisbane electorate increases the majority of Mr. M. J. Curain (La[?] Socialist) in 26…

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Cowra F.s.a. and Politics. a Straight-out Country Party or a Liberal Candidate

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 1

At last meeting of Cowra branch, F.S.A., there was a very large attenance, the president. Mr. J. O'Neil, being in the chair. The political…

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The Queensland Elections. Stale of Parties Practically Unchanged

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 3

A number or returns have still to come to hand in connection with the Queensland elections, and as the voting in two electorates is very close,…

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Werria's Labor Candidate

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 8

Mr. B. H. Bennett, of Young, has been selected to contest the Werriwa seat in the Federal Interest, Mr. B. H. Bennett, proprietor of the…

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Goodwood Handicap Candidate Breaks Down. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 12

Mr. A. Skirving's sprinter Sharpshooter, has broken down, and will not run in the Goodwood Handicap on Saturday. The chestnut displayed signs of tenderness after his…

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Tasmanian Elections. a Heavy Poll Ballot Papers Run Out. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 10

The returns from the Straits Islands were received in Launceston to-day, and the [?] count of the No. 1 votes was made. It had been hoped that the remaining counts would…

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Queensland Elections. Another Liberal Gain. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 13

A recount was made to-day of the South Brisbane seat. With the absent votes it was found that the Liberal candidate, Mr. Bouchard, had succeeded in reversing the position…

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Polling Day, May 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 16

The writ for an election to fill the vacancy in the Alexandria electorate caused by the death of the late Mr. J. R. Dacey was issued yesterday…

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Alexandria By-election. the Writ Issued. Polling-day, May 18

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 13

The writ for the election of a member for the State constituency of Alexandria, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Treasurer, Mr. Dacey, has now been issued. The…

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Tasmanian Parliament. Strength of Parties

Evening News · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 11

HODART, Saturday.—The counting of the Franklin proportional votes has given Labor three and Liberal 3 seats, so that the definition position of strength of the two parties in the new Parliament is Liberal 16. Labor 14. with a…

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Werriwa By-election. Minister for Defence to Speak

Evening News · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 5

Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence, is [?]shing all active part in the Labor cause at the Werriwa Federal by-election. He is booked to speak at Goulburn on Tuesday, when it…

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Tasmanian Elections. Returns Incomplete. Liberal Victory Assured. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 16

The final scrutiny for W[?]mot was completed about 2 o'clock this morning, and resulted as anticipated in the return of four Liberals, including Mr. Cameron, who stood as an…

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Election Echoes

The St George Call · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 6

Mr. Varney Parkes, M.L.A., had a very successful meeting at Sutherland on Wednesday evening last. A large audience was present and Mr. Parkes…

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News of the Night Events Reported After Yesterday's Issue of the "Sun." Alexandria By-election

The Sun · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 9

The writ for the election of a member for Alexandria to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Dacey has been issued. The date of nomination is Friday, May 10; the…

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Federal Elections. Nepean

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 22

LITHGOW, Friday.--At the P.L.L. meeting, the only name submitted as a candidate for the Nepean electorate at the forthcoming Federal elections was that of Mr. G. Cann, the present…

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The Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 15

There are, three candidates who are now seeking the suffrages of the electors for the vacant Alexandria seat. viz., Messrs. W. J. Ferguson (Liberal), Simon (Labor), and J…

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The Recent Elections. Labor Wins Brisbane Seat. Other Totals Unaltered

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 13

BRISBANE, Friday.--The absent votes for the Brisbane seat were counted this morning, with the following result:--BRISBANE (6319)…

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New Use for Parliament House

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 May 1912 · page 14

Tn 1402 Owain Glyndwr, the cHampion of Welsh independence against England, assembled the Cymric leaders at Machynlleth to declare him Prince, of Wales. Last month his old…

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Queensland Elections. Latest Returns. Brisbane, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 May 1912 · page 7

The latest election figures have slightly reduced the Government majority. At Eacham the absent votes Teceived to-day reversed the positions of the candidates. "W. N. Gillies, the…

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