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Politics & elections, 1912

3,220 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 161

Sydney Branch. Election of Delegates

Co-operator · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 6

The Sydney branch having failed to elect officers for the year, and the branch being without officers after the December meeting, Messrs…

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N.s.w. State Elections

Co-operator · Thursday 18 January 1912 · page 4

The N.S.W. Parliament is to meet on February 19th for a short Session. The idea of the government is to close up by the end of March for a brief…

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The South Australian Crisis. Parliament Dissolved

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 1

A special meeting of the south Australian Executive Council was held at Government House on Tuesday, when a formal proclamation was made…

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Clerks and Industrial Legislation. a United Protest. Parliament to Be Petitioned

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 9

At a meeting of clerical workers (employees) of Sydney, held a tew days ago, it was unanimously decided to petition Parliament in connection with proposed industrial legislation…

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Two Challenges. Archbishop Kelly Declamatory. Defies Press and Parliament. Gauge of £100. Schools and the Hereafter

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 11

The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney. Dr. Kelly, delivered a notable address before a large company of the priesthood, public men. parents, and pupils in St. Mary's Schoolroom…

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Prepare Fob the Elections

The Land · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 6

"Civis"' writes:—Now is the time for the various branches of our Farmers and Settlers' Association in every electorate to take the necessary steps to…

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Belfry Election

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 6

The election of Mr. Edward Hubbs as Mayor of Brightingees, in England, took place in the beltry of the parish church at noon the other day…

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The German Elections

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 8

The world has awaited the result of the German elections with bated breath. The issue was momentous for Germany— and for the world. The…

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German Elections. How the Voting 18. Done

The Sun · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 6

The fact that though the Socialists polled 4,238,000 votes at the German elections, and the Centre Party 2,012,000, there were only 66 Socialists returned, to 85 Centres, caused a…

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Labor Council Officers. Election Completed

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 7

At the meeting of the Labor Council last night the half-yearly election of officers was completed. In addition to the positions filled as reported a week ago, the following were elected:…

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Women in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 19

According to a cable published yesterday, the Swedish Parliament has announced its intention of introducing a bill to confer the franchise on women, making them eligible, for…

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Turkish Parliament Dissolved

Evening News · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 8

CONSTANTINOPE. Friday Evening.—The Turkish Parliament has been dissolved…

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The German Elections

People · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 2
Also in The International Socialist

Great interest is being taken in the German elections the world ove., and the victories of the Social Democrats are bailed with delight as significant…

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The United States Elections. And Press Misrepresentation

The International Socialist · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 3

THE Herald of Dec. 30 has an article from a correspondent in the United States on the recent Socialist successes at Schenectady, a town of 80,000 inhabitants in the State of…

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German Elections. Berlin, Jan. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 17

In regard to the general elections, the Government failed to organise a bloc against the Socialists, owing to the National Liberals and Radicals refusing to join…

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Turkish Parliament Dissolved. Constantinople, Friday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 January 1912 · page 7

Parliament has been dissolved…

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Turkish Parliament Dissolved

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 7

CONSTANTINOPLE, Friday Evening.--The Turkish Parliament has dissolved…

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General News. Mr. Cann on Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 6

Responding to the toast of "Parliamentary Institutions" at the Druids' annual gala dinner on Saturday night, Mr. J. H. Cann, ex-Speaker, referred to the work of Parliament during the…

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German Elections

Evening News · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 8

BERLIN, Sunday.—The second ballots in connection with the general elections have now been completed. They have resulted in the return of the following:—Conservatives [?]…

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