The State Elections. Macquarie
DUBBO, Tuesday.--Mr. R. W. D. Weaver, the selected Liberal candidate for Macquarie, addressed one of the largest political meetings over held in the town. The chair was taken by…
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Labor's Tactics. Werriwa Election Delayed. Bonus for Babies
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Speaking at a public meeting convened by the Australian Women's National League last night, Senator M'Coll said, in reference to the Werriwa…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Grand National Candidates. Track Work. Flemington
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Interesting track work was performed by Grand National candidates to-day. For the first time in the history of Flemington the Steeplechase come proper was available for jumpers, the only…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →The Sydney Morning Herald. Thursday, June 20, 1912. the Federal Parliament
It may be said that the pith of the Governor-General's Speech at the opening of the Federal Parliament yesterday is to be found in the twelfth paragraph. This…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Questions of Interest. for Federal Parliament. What Is a Newspaper? Where Should the Capital Be?
MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--In the House of Representatives today, Mr. W. E. Johnson (N.S.W. gave notice that the House should enforce the eight-hour…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Federal Parliament. Session Opened. the Governor-general's Speech. What the Government Takes Credit For. a Barren Programme
MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The third session of the Federal Parliament was opened this afternoon by the Governor-General. Outside the Parliament-buildings the conditions were…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Federal Session. Parliament Opened by Lord Denman. Labour Programme a Wordy Statement. (From Our Special Reporter.) Melbourne
Scarlet uniforms, gold braid, martial music, and several hundreds of daintily dressed ladies lent an unfamiliar air to Federal Parliament House this afternoon. The occasion was the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Trial of Strength. Republican Convention. Election of Chairman. Victory for Taft. Memorable Scenes. a Move Defeated
CHICAGO, Wednesday.--The proceedings at the United States Republican Convention for the selection of the party candidate at this year's Presidential election opened here…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Address-in-reply. the Werriwa Election
Mr. Bennett (N.S.W.) moved the adoption of the Address. It was gratifying to him, he said, that the electors of W[?]rriwa had raised him from a humble position to be a legislator…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Werriwa Election. Issuing the Writ. Official Correspondence. Melbourne
The official arrangements made for the conduct of the Werriwa by-election were revealed in the correspondence between the Speaker of the House of Representatives and…
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The Federal Parliament opened on Wednesday. The Governor-General made his speech and the usual formalities were conformed with…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Queensland Parliament. An Anti-Strike Bill
For the purpose of preparing for the opening of the Queensland Parliament which has been fixed for Tuesday, July 2, a special Cabinet is to be held…
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The third session of the Federal Parliament was opened in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon by the Governor-General…
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The President took the chair at 2.30. TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. Senator Gardiner (N.S.W.) asked whether, in view of the delay of the South Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Censure. Mr. Deakin's Motion. Federal Parliament Adjourns
MELBOURNE, Thursday.--Mr. Deakin, in the House of Representatives to-day, launched the indictment of the Opposition against the Fisher Ministry…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Neglect and Maladministration. Censure Motion in Federal Parliament
MELBOURNE. Friday.—The leader of the Opposition, Mr. Deskin, as had been expect 4. moved what amounted to a notice of censure against the Government in the House of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →How We Are Governed N.S.W. PARLIAMENT
A proclamation issued on last further extended the prorogatio of the N.S.W. Parliament from June 26 to July 28. On that date both Legislative…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Persistent Mr. mp.higgs. Argument with the Speaker Federal Parliament Debate
MELBOURNE, Friday.—At the opening of the House of Representative to-day. Mr. W. G. Higgs, member for Capricerais, caused coniderable stir and diversion by insisting upon…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Paddington's Mayor As Liberal Candidate
Paadington Laberais are [?]nxious to oust the sitting Labor member (Mr. J. P. Caborne) at the next State elections, and have set their minds on the Mayor of Paddington, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Hume Federal Seat. Mr. John Ross a Liberal Candidate
Mr. John Ross, the well-known Germanton grazier, has informed the "Albury Banner' that he intends contesting the Hume scat in the Liberal…
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