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Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

2,696 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 135

Coolamon Chaff. Mr. Cann and the Law. Questions in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 13

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Fitzpatrick wished to know whether the Minis, tor was aware that unionists had been instructed not to handle Coolamon chaff, and…

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To-day's Parliament. Closer Settlement Bill. the Question of Residence

Evening News · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 9

The Legislative Assembly sat this afternoon. Mr. Cann laid upon the table the report of the Mines Department for 1913. In committee the consideration of the clauses…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Bills Ruled Out and Re-submitted

The Australian Worker · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 11

Some rather unique developments have marked the last week's sittings of the N.S.W. Assembly. Mr. Hoy 16 moved for permission to introduce an Income Tax…

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Sunday's Speeches on Home Rule and Ulster A Comedy in Parliament

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 20

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Hon. E. D. Meagher) was among those who referred to the "Home Rule' situation at the Foresters breakfast on…

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To-day's Parliament. Closer Settlement Bill. Mr. Trefle Tries to Explain

The Sun · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 7

Mr. Trefle wrestled manfully in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon with his Closer Settlement Bill. The House resumed Its sitting of yesterday, and immediately…

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The Protagonists in the Great Irish Crisis in the Imperial Parliament

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 17

The Onitip Leaders: Lord Londonderry and Sir Edward Carson. A Home Rule Pebate: Natonalist and Liberal Members clearing Mr. A[?] The Nationalist Leader: John Redmound…

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In the House of Peers. Lord Morley's Position. the Future Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 9

LONDON. Wednesday.--In the House of Lifeds Lord Curzon declared that Mr. Asqulth's assumption of the post of Secretary of State for War was public-spirited. He hoped that the…

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Parliament Reasonable. Quieter Frame of Mind. a "Dummy" Bill. London. Thursday Morning

The Sun · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 7

The debate on the second reading of the Home. Rule Bill was continued in the House of Commons yesterday. The Chamber was not crowded, and following upon Sir Edward…

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Water Board Election

Watchman · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 5

Speaking in reference to the above election, Mr. Henley, who obtained an absolute majority of 13 over the eight other candidates, remarked that, considering the…

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Disputed Election. Trouble in Kamtoomba Council. "Old John F.'s" Application

Evening News · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 1

The application to oust even aldermen from the Katoomba Municipal Council was before Mr. Justice Ferguson, in Chambers, again this morning…

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License to Survey. Examination of Candidates

Evening News · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 4

At an examination of [?] to survey [?] by the [?] at the…

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Doncaster and Cup Candidates

The Australian Worker · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 11

Several candidates for the big autumn handicap were seen out at Rosehill on Saturday. Lochano put up a brilliant run in the Rawson Stakes, w.f.a., nine…

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East Fife By-election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 11

Mr. James Larkin, the Dublin strike leader, will oppose Mr. Asquith's re-election for East Fife. It is doubtful if the Conservatives will put…

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"Muddled Election. Dead Peoples Votes. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 11

The Federal Electoral Commission took further evidence at Brisbane yesterday. James McGill, assistant-returning officer at Ipswich, said that the last Federal election…

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Election Disputes. Durham Petition Disallowed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 14

The Elections and Qualifications Committee met at Parliament House on Tuesday, Mr. T. S. Crawford presiding. Further consideration wns given to the…

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In Chambers. (Before Mr. Justice Ferguson.) Katoomba Elections. Motion to Oust Aldermen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 6

Seven Katoomba aldermen—Samuel Bembrick, storekeeper; John Chandler, undertaker; Charles Lawson Dash, storekeeper; George Davies, muster butcher; John Howie,…

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Swedish Elections. London, Thursday Morning

The Sun · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 8

The elections in Stockholm nave resulted in the return of six Conservatives, six Socialists, and two Liberals. The Conservatives gained three seats…

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Disputed Elections. the Macquarie Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 7

Preliminary consideration was given yesterday afternoon by the Elections and Qualification Committee to the petition of Mr. Weaver against the return of Mr. Thrower…

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On the Warpath. Organising for the Federal Elections

Co-operator · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 7

The possibility of a general Federal election in the near future has made the P.L.L. executive determined to start organising right…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 4

In the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly on Tuesday the Savings Bank Amalgamation Bill was put through its committee stage; a Supply Bill,…

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