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Politics & elections, 1912

3,220 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 161

Victorian Legislative Council Election

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 28 May 1912 · page 1

In the contest on Saturday for the South-western provincial sent in the victorian Legislative Council, which was rendered vacant in the death of…

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P.p. Board Elections

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 28 May 1912 · page 3

The election for directors of the Urana Pastures Protection Board resulted in Messrs. W. M'Geoch, R. D. Culley. C. H. M'Culloch, and G.R…

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Athletics. Marathon Championship of New South Wales. Review of the Candidates

The Sun · Tuesday 28 May 1912 · page 10

Newtown Harriers will conduct their third annual Marathon Championship of N.S.W. on Monday, starting and finishing at the local Town Hall. The race will be the eighth…

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The Yawata Maru. Quarantined at North Head. Members of Parliament Aboard

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 May 1912 · page 10

The Japanese mail-steamer Yawata Maru arrived at Sydney yesterday morning from Japan, China, and Manila, via ports, with a case of smallpox on board. The vessel was…

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An Election Overlooked

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 May 1912 · page 18

Owing to the negligence or absence of mind of the assistant returning officer at a small polling booth at North Nangeenan, the declaration of the poll for the east province for…

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Politics in Peru. Mob Hold Elections. Santiago (Chili), May 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 May 1912 · page 17

The Peruvian Government declared the elections null and void. The mob has since attempted to hold the elections in various centres, and has set…

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State Elections. Macquarie

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 May 1912 · page 10

DUBBO, Tuesday. -- At a meeting of the Duddo branch of the F. and S. Association on Saturday, it was unanimously decided to support the candidature of Mr. R. W. D. Weaver (Liberal) for…

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N.s.w. By-election

Globe · Wednesday 29 May 1912 · page 3

By a majority of 1742 out of a total of 5405 voice polled. Labor again secured a victory in the Alexandria electorate (N.S.W.) last week, and returned to the Legislative Assemble Mr…

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"A Gladdening Spectacle." Restoration of Irish Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 7

The Irish envoys. Mr. W. A. Redmond, M.P., and Mr. J. D. Donovan, paid a visit yesterday to the Christian Brothers' School at Waverley, where they spoke to some 500 scholars…

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Parliament House. Reorganising the Staff. Formal Notices Issued

The Sun · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 7

In pursuance of his policy of reorganisation and reform at Parliament House, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Mr. Willis, M.L.A.) has directed the Sergeant at Arms…

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Mick Kirwan, M.L.A. Railway Platform to Parliament

Co-operator · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 8

Mick Kirwan, who has succeeded in wresting Brisbane from the party of exploitation in Bananaland, well deserves his good fortune. Until a few…

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Sunday Trade. a Demoralising Influence. Premier's Reply. Parliament Must Decide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 7

The extension of Sunday trading was brought under the notice of the Premier (Mr. M'Gowen) yesterday by a deputation from the South Suburban Ministers' Union, the speakers drawing…

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The Main Features of the Home Rile Bill The Coming Irish Parliament

The Catholic Press · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 23

By the last mail we received a copy of the Home Rule Bill. The Bill is a model of food and lucid draftsmanship. Its provisions were he fully explained by the Prime…

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The Werriwa Labour Campaign. Polling Day Saturday June 1st. Prospects Bring for Success. King O’malley’s Appeal. Why Brother Bennett Should Be Elected

Co-operator · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 6

There are several reasons why Brother Bennett should be elected., He will contribute towards raising the standard of living, and lowering the…

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The Speaker in Reply. Reformation at Parliament House. "Sir Francis Is Moving in a Maze."

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 8

The Speaker (Mr. Henry Willis) yesterday commented upon the observations made by Sir Francis Sutter, President of the Legislative Council, on the correspondence regarding the…

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A Dynasty Feared. Popular Election of a Mayor Randwick Aldermen Favorable

The Sun · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 11

The recent experience of the Randwick Council in connection with the election of a Mayor was the reason for a motion moved at the last meeting of that body…

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State Elections. Mr. Wade at Wellington

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 3

WELLINGTON, Wednesday.--Mr. C, G. Wade delivered a political address on Monday night in the Oddfellows'-hall before a crowded audience. The Mayor of Wellington (Aid. W. I. P. Kelly)…

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Senate Elections. Victorian Liberal Nominees

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--At a conference to-day of the People's Liberal Party and the Women's National League, it was agreed to recommend to the respective executives Senator…

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 May 1912 · page 10

The State Parliament will meet on July 3…

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Fight in Parliament. Infantry Summoned

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 May 1912 · page 7

LISBON, Thursday.--A debate in the Chamber of Deputies on a proposal that the judges should hold an inquiry concerning the conspirators now is custody, provoked tumult and…

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