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Politics & elections, 1913

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Election Irregularities. Royal Commission Asked For

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 June 1913 · page 8

PERTH, Saturday,--The Liberal League secretary states that the Liberal Federal members are being urged to institute a Royal Commission to inquire into the election irregularities. The…

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Municipal By-elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 June 1913 · page 5

An election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. William Wright for the East Ward in the Marrickville Council took place on Saturday, with the following result:--A. D. Scouller,…

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N.z. By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 June 1913 · page 6

WELLINGTON, Sunday.--Mr. H. L. Michel wlll stand in the Government interest for the Grey seat, rendered vacant in consequence of the death of Sir Arthur Guinness…

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State Elections. Candidates Getting Ready. the Vacancy at Wollondilly. Will Labor Fight

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 June 1913 · page 6

The work of preparing for the State general elections, which are now looming on a not far distant horizon, is proceeding on both Liberal and Labor sides with considerable vigor…

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The Federal Parliament. Mr. Fisher Resigns Mr. Cook Sent Fer

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 24 June 1913 · page 3

Having ascertained that the Hume election must result in the defeat of Sir William Lyne the asbentee votes not making any appreciable difference…

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Labor Candidates

Evening News · Tuesday 24 June 1913 · page 2

At a meeting of the Camperdown Political Labor League, last night, Mr. T. Larkin, an ex-Mayor of Camperdwon, was unanimously elected president, and Mr. J. Doyle assistant…

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N.S.W. State Elections. The Bathurst Seat

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 24 June 1913 · page 3

Its is understood that, contrary to exceptions, Mr. John Miller, M.L.A. will submit his name for the Liberal selection for Bathurst. Mr. Wade…

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Marrickville By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 June 1913 · page 12

A by-election was held ot Marrickville on Saturday to fill the vacancy in the local council caused by the death of Alderman White. Mr. A. D. Scouller was elected…

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The Federal Elections. Commonwealth Electoral Reform. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 June 1913 · page 11

Sir,—The original Federal Electoral Act was undoubtedly an immense advance upon the State, electoral conditions that prevailed. It was a pioneer in the matter of franchise and…

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Leicester By-election. London, June 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 June 1913 · page 9

Advanced members of the Labour Party bitterly resent the National Executive vetoing Mr. Banton's candidature for Leicester. The Socialists have approved of Mr. Harley…

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State Elections. Tamworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 June 1913 · page 10

A conference of Liberal branches throughout the State electorate will be held at Tamworth on July 4, for the purpose of discussing the best means for the selection of a…

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Wanted, a Candidate

The Sun · Tuesday 24 June 1913 · page 2

The new electorate of Willoughby is at present besieged with a veritable horde of would-be politicians desirous, of robing themselves in the mantle of the retiring member…

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Leicester By-election. Disappointed Laborites

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 June 1913 · page 7

LONDON, Sunday Evening.--The advanced Laborites bitterly resent the National Executive vetoing Mr. Banton's candidature for Leicester, where a by-election has been…

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New Zealand Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 June 1913 · page 19

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Tuesday.--Parliament will be opened by Commission on Thursday. The House will then elect a Speaker. It is understood that the Government intends to…

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Polling Day at Newington Asylum. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 June 1913 · page 2

Sir,—Mr. Alban Gee has a characteristic letter in this morning's issue of "The Argus." It appears from it Mr. Alban Gee is not quite pleased with how the old…

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Queensland Parliament. the Sugar Industry

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 June 1913 · page 11

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the Treasurer moved that the House at its next sitting consider the introduction of a bill to provide for the prompt…

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Day Sittings of Parliament. What May Be Done in Victoria

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 25 June 1913 · page 15

In connection with the opening of the Victorian State Parliament, fixed, for July 2, it Is ' stated that the sessional orders may provide for sittings of the House taking place during…

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Dominion Parliament. Land Legislation. Freehold Bill Promised. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 June 1913 · page 13

Parliament will be opened by commission on Thursday, and the Governor's speech will be delivered on Friday. The programme outlined will include…

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Parliament Act. Returning the Bills. Committee and Report Stages. London, June 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 June 1913 · page 13

In the House of Commons this evening the Premier, Mr. Asquith, moved to make the committee and report stages of the Irish Home Rule Bill, the Welsh Disestablishment Bill,…

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Cook Cabinet Strong Team. Representatives of Six States. Final Selection. Early Meeting of Parliament. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 June 1913 · page 13

To-day the Prime Minister (Mr. Cook) completed his task of forming a Cabinet to succeed the Fisher Ministry, and shortly before dinner he and his colleagues motored to…

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