Canadian Politics. Elections Expected in Autumn. London, Monday, 1.15 a.m
There is a strong feeling in political circles in Canada that a general election will take place in the autumn…
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The Story of a Rejected Candidate
It is interesting, and not without humor, although the circumstances may take on the suggestion of tragedy for the principal in the Act. It appears that a hustling American recently arrived, and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Elections. Party Prospects. in New South Wales. Review of the Electorates. Estimating the Chances
The Senate campaign is being conducted at high pressure by political parties in New South Wales. Added to the all-absorbing topic of the Referenda proposals, the necessity of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Parliament Prorogued
The New South Wales Parliament has been further pro[?]gued till June 13. This decision was arrived at this morning. and approved at the weekly meeting of the Executive Council…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Present Position. Parliament Must Confirm
The Minister for Lands (Mr. Trefle) to-day explained the position with regard to the park lands sought by the Waverley Council for a Town Hall site…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. a Further Prorogation
At a meeting of the Executive Council, to-day a proclamation was approved further proroguing the New South Wales Parliament until Friday, June.13…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Four Dismissals. at Parliament House. Speaker Takes Action
"I think we might with safety divide the messengers at the House by the figure two," said Mr. Willis last night, when he was spoken to about the cases of the four men who…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →"Backwash of Society.'' at Parliament House. Speaker's Statement Resented
Members on both sides of the House hotly resent the statement by Mr. Speaker Willis (published in another column) that "rules for keeping the party rooms free from the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →In the Strife. New South Wales Contests. What Candidates Are Doing. the Position Summarised
Under ordinary circumstances, an electorate so largely industrial as Cook would naturally be regarded as a safe Labor one; but in the coming election the issue is complicated by the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Elections. "Lest We Forget." a Word to Electors. Why They Should Vote "No."
Vote NO every time on May 31. The Federal Parliament wants to wipe out the States and centralise all powers in itself. New South Wales must say NO to this…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Hospitals As Polling Places
Mr. John Perry, M.L.A. (Parliament House Sydney), writes—The Commonwealth Constitution [?] 117. says:—"A subject of the Queen resident in any [?]ate shall not be…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Hospitals As Polling Places. to Hie Editor
Sir,--The Commonwealth Constitution Act, clause, 117, says:--A subject of the Queen resident in any State shall not be subject in any other State to any disability or…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →General News. Meeting of State Parliament
Cabinet yesterday decided upon a further prorogation of the State Parliament for a month--namely, to June 13. The next prorogation, the Premier states, will fix the date of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Parliament House. Over-manned Staff. Mr. Willis's Explanation
In Justification of his action in dismissing four of the messengers of Parliament House, the Speaker (Mr. Willis) handed a statement to the representatives of the press…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Moving Picture Show. What Happens in Parliament
There are two theories about Parliament House. One theory is that of Mr. Willis who describes it as having been a terrible place until he went through it and Purified it…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federal Elections and Referenda, 1913. Policy Speech (Leader of the Opposition in the Commonwealth Parliament), at Parramatta Town Hall, on THURSDAY, 3rd APRIL, 1913
Mr. Cook said:—I appreciate the privilege of announcing the aims and policy of the Liberal Party from the platform, where for 12 years past, by your…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Sly Grog-shop." at Parliament House. Mr. Willis Again
Mr. Speaker Willis is not silent under criticism. He avers that the refreshment-room at Parliament, House has been made a slygrog shop for "dead-beats." In a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →South African Politics. Forecast of Parliament. London, Tuesday, 11.55 p.m
The "Times" correspondent at Capetown, reviewing the political situation, states that recent events have hampered the legislative energies and damaged the reputation of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Hitting Heads. the Speaker Lashes Out. Deadbeats Frequent Parliament. the Latest Developments. Deputation to the Premier
The reistions between the Speaker and the members of the Legistany Assembly—not to mention the Parliamentary officials—are rapidly becoming strained. For his part the speaker…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Liquor Sale at Show. Prohibited Owing to By-election Poll
The Queensland Liquor Act. 1812 among other things, provides that no licensed victualler or wines-seller shall keep his house open for the sale of liquor during poll hours on any…
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