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Politics & elections, 1914

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State Parliament. Thursday, April 2

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 15

In the Legislative Council. The St. Patrick's College (Manly) Bill, Daceyville Extension Bill, and the State Debt and Sinking Fund (Amedment) Bill were passed…

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The Honor of Parliament. Politicians v. PEOPLE

The Sun · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 15

I read with interest some remarks made by Mr. Hoyle at a recent railwayman's sports gathering at Dubbo, when he complained, by inuendo, of the toast of "Parliament" being…

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State Parliament. Rush of Bills. Continuous Sitting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 7

The sitting of the Legislative Assembly, which opened at 2.30 yesterday afternoon, was a continuous one from Wednesday. Wednesday's sitting was, by a device under the forms…

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State Parliament. Stamp Duties. Criticism by a Labour Member

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 12

The Stamp Duties Amonding Bill was further considered In the Legislative Assembly early this morning on a motion by the Assistant Treasurer, Mr. Hoyle, for Its third…

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To-day's Parliament. Income Tax Bill. Mr. Wade's Startling Statement

Evening News · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 9

In the Legislative assembly this afternoon Mr. wade (Gorden) asked the acting premlet whether he had received a report from the police concerning the cases of alleged…

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The Week in Parliament. Battle for Country Interests. the Need for a Distinct Party Threat to Resign. Mr. Black's Censure. His Neglected Electorate

The Land · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 7

During the debate on the Works Department Estimates in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night, Mr. G. Black, Labour member,…

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The Week in Parliament. Battle for Country Interests. the Need for a Distinct Party Threat to Resign. Mr. Black's Censure. His Neglected Electorate

The Land · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 7

During the debate on the Works Department Estimates in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night, Mr. G. Black, Labour member,…

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Recount of Votes, Last Election

The Land · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 9

At the triennial elections of the Peak Hill municipal council, it was found, after the nine successful candidates had been declared elected,…

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Recount of Votes, Last Election

The Land · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 9

At the triennial elections of the Peak Hill municipal council, it was found, after the nine successful candidates had been declared elected,…

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How We Are Governed. Durham Disputed Election. The Petition Dismissed

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

The N.S.W. Elections and Qualifications Committee, after hearing evidence, dismissed the petition of Mr. Walter Bennett against the return of…

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A "Muddled Election." Dead Persons' Votes In Queensland

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

The Brisbane sittings of the Federal Electoral Commission concluded on Wednesday, and the commissioners left for Tweed Heads, en route for…

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Senate Candidate. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 10

Mr. F. Maldon Robb has withdrawn his nomination as a candidate for the Senate in the interests of the Liberal party…

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In Chambers. (Before Mr. Justice Ferguson.) Katoomba Election Case

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 5

The case in which John Francis Tabrett, agent, of Katoomba, sought to oust Samuel Bembriek, John Chandler, Charles Lawson Dash, Georgo Davies, John Howie, Alfred…

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East Fife Election. No Unionist Opposition. London, Friday Morning

The Sun · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 9

The Unionists in East Fife have decided not to oppose Mr. Asquith in the coming bye- election, unless circumstances change. Mr. Asquith will leave London for his…

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CHAMBERS. (Before Mr. Justice Ferguson.) a Katoomba Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 4

The application on behalf of John Francis Tabrett, of Katoomba, agent, to make absolute a rule by which Samuel Bembrick, John Chandler, Charles Lawson Dash, George Davies, John…

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Disputed Elections. the Ashburnham Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 7

The Elections and Qualifications Committee resumed its sitting at Parliament House yesterday, Mr. T. S. Crawford presiding. Further consideration was given to the…

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Questions in Parliament

The St George Call · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 7

Mr. Bagnall has asked the following question in reference to delayed trains I wish to know if the attention of the Minister for Railways has been drawn…

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State Parliament. Friday, April 3

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 14

In the Legislative Council. The Closer Settlement Bill was read a first time, the second rending to stand an order for next sitting day…

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Premiers' Conference at State Parliament House, Melbourne

The Sun · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 6

1. Mr. J. Scaddan (W.A.); 2. Mr. A. H. Peake (S.A.); 3. Mr. Joseph Cook, Prime Minister; 4. Mr. W. A. Watt, President of the Conference; 5. Mr. W. A. Holman (N.S.W.); 6. Mr. W. H. Barnes (Q.); 7. Mr. P. Collier (W.A.); 8. Mr. J. Murray (Vic.); 9. Sir John Forrest, Treasurer of the Commonwealth; 10. Mr. D. Mackinnon (Vic.); 11. Mr. W. H. Irvine, Attorney-General of the Commonwealth; 12. Mr. D. R. Hall (N.S.W.); 13. Mr. J. W. Blair (Q.); 14. Mr. H. Homburg (S.A.); 15. T. G. Allen, C.M.G. (Commonwealth Treasury); 16. Mr. J. R. Collins (Commonwealth Treasury); 17. Sir Richard Butler (S.A.); 18. Mr. E. B.[?]…

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State Parliament. Taxation Bills. Labour Member on Yanco. "Hobrible Waste."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 21

The two bills imposing additional income tax and stump duties passed their final stages in the Legislative Assembly last night, and were sent on to the Legislative Council…

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