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Politics & elections, 1913

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Parliament Will Not Meet. Gas Proprietors' Offer. to Cancel Agreement and Expedite Wages Board

Evening News · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 7

"There is no need to call Parliament to-gether. The matter has been settled in another way." This was the reply of a Minister. when asked…

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"Our Common Safety" King's Speech in Parliament Yesterday's State Opening. Outposts of the Empire. London, Monday, 9.15 p.m

The Sun · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 8

Parliament was opened to-day with all the panoply of state, and although a damp drizzle fell persistently, it did not spoil the Royal procession or the enjoyment of the…

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The Yass Election. Its Validity Questioned

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 3

It is more than likely that another election will be necessary for the Yass constituency. "News has come to hand," said Mr…

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Yass Election

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 4

According to a published statement, Mr. C. G. Wade, has his doubts as to tin- validity of the Yass election. He is credited with having said:-…

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Federal Elections. Labour Selection for Lang

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 10

The ballot for the selection of a Labour candidate to contest the Lang Federal electorate took place, on Saturday night. There were four candidates—Messrs. A. A. Jones,…

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The University Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 7

Sir,—In view of the increasing interest now being taken in the senatorial elections, may I be allowed to express, through your columns, the attitude of those who have formed…

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Yass Election. Was It Irregular? Statement by Mr. Flowers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 9

Mr. Flowers, who is associated with the Premier in the administration of the Chief Secretary's Department, disagrees with Mr. Wade's suggestion that the Yass election was…

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The University Elections. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 4

Sir,--In view of the increasing interest now being taken in the senatorial elections, may I be allowed to express, through your columns, the attitude of those who have formed what…

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Faction Fights. Spanish Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 7

MADRID, Monday.--Many fights between the Monarchists and Republicans have occurred in connection with the municipal elections in the Basque Provinces…

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Yass Election. Question of Validity. Reports Not Yet to Hand

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 7

The question of the validity of the Yass election raised by Mr. Wade, the Liberal leader, was referred to yesterday by Mr. F. A. Coghlan, Chief Electoral Officer…

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The Elections. Farmers and Politics. Liberal V. Country Party

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 8

CASINO, Monday.--A special meeting of delegates to the Casino District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in the Town-hall for the purpose of deciding…

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King Besieged. on Way to House of Lords. Women Hurl Manifestoes at State Coach. His Majesty Opens Parliament. a Brilliant Spectacle. the Royal Speech. Colonial Naval Defence. Home Rule and Welsh Disestablishment. National System of Education. London, Monday Evening

Evening News · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 6

After a brief recess, the British Parliament met again to-day. King George performed the opening in State. The day was rainy but a large crowd…

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Not "Accidental or Inevitable." Polling in Yass Election. Mr. Wade on the Suggested Remedy

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 9

"I observed a statement in the morning press to-day that Mr. Coghlan, Under-Secretary to the Chief Secretary, is of opinion that the difficulties that have' arisen in connection with the…

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Wages Board or Parliament ?

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 8

It will be just as well if the projected special session of Parliament to amend the Arbitration Act with a view to enabling the gas employees to get their grievance before…

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Final Agreement. Passed by Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 9

It has been necessary to set but the course taken in opposition to Dalgety, because it was only by defeating the proposal of this site that Yass-Canberra was eventually…

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Mr. Wade's Warning. Parliament Must Be Summoned

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 12

An important statement was made by Mr. Wade regarding no arrangements having been yet made to call Parliament together in connection with the recent gas strike…

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Imperial Parliament. Opened by the King. Suffragettes Make Trouble. Some Lively Scenes. Legislation Foreshadowed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 9

LONDON, Monday Evening.--The State opening of Parliament by the King was marred by tho action of suffragettes, who made the most of their opportunities. It was a rainy day but…

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Parliament. Opened in State. King Insulted. Importunate Suffragists. Five Arrests Made. London, March 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 13

The King opened Parliament in State at noon to-day. Rain fell, but large crowds lined the streets. Precautions were taken against the…

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State Elections. Mosman Seat

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 14

Mr. S. R. Innes-Noad, a prominent member of the Liberal Association, has, in response to a general request, consented to contest the new electorate of Mosman at the forthcoming…

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Yass By-election. Was It Valid? Mr. Wades' Reply to Department

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 13

Reference was made by Mr. Wade yesterday to the invalidity of the recent by-election at Yass. Commenting on the opinion expressed by…

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