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Politics & elections, 1914

2,696 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 135

Federal Parliament. Opening Ceremony. Governor-General's Speech

The Land · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 3

The new session of the Commonwealth Parliament was commenced in Melbourne on Wednesday, before a full attendance of members and a…

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Federal Parliament. Opening Ceremony. Governor-General's Speech

The Land · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 3

The new sassion of the Common-wealth Parliament was commenced in Melbourne on Wednesday, before a full attendance of members and a…

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For the Federal Parliament. "Motions Will Certainly Pass."

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--Dr. N. M. O'Donnell has forwarded the following cablegram to Mr. Redmond at the House of Commous, London :--…

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Labour's Growth in Parliament. an Example for the P.S.A. Need for Greater Effort by the Man on the Land

The Land · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 7

An interesting return has been prepared showing the position of the Labour Party in the Parliaments of the various States and of the…

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Labour's Growth in Parliament. an Example for the F.S.A. Need for Greater Effort by the Man on the Land

The Land · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 7

An interesting return has been prepared showing the position of the Labour Party in the Parliaments of the various States and of the…

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After Three Days. Candidates' Condition Reviewed

Evening News · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 8

Although subjected to a sever test, both in their preparation and during the racing in the Best there days of the A.J.C. autumn meeting very few of the contestants have shown and…

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The Rolls. New Federal Officers. Coming Elections. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 9

Following on the decision of the Federal Government to appoint permanent officers to control the electoral administration the cleansing of the rolls, and the conduct of…

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British Politics. No Election in July. London, April 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 9

Mr. Asquith stated in the House of Commons to-night that the rumours about a general election in July were not true. As a result of the "blocking" motions given…

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Tasmania's Governor. Election Conditions. Constitutional Position. London, Friday Morning

The Sun · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 7

Pending a reply to his communication to Sir W. G. Ellison- Macartney, Governor of Tasmania, the Colonial Secretary, Mr. L. V. Harcourt, has decided not to answer…

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Liberal Senate Candidates. the Work of Selection

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 9

Mr. Archdale Parkhill, general secretary. of the Liberal Association, stated yesterday that some misapprehension seemed to exist with regard to the list of candidates published as…

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British Politics. the Election Rumors

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 9

LONDON, Wednesday.--As a result of the blocking of motions, Mr, Asqulth made a statement in the House of Commons to- day to the effect that the remedy for such action would…

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Commonwealth Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 19

Mr. John Redmond has received a cable message from the Commonwealth stating that the Senate is certain to pass a motion in favour of Home Rule being granted to Ireland,…

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Parliament Prorogued

Evening News · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 11

A proclamation was issued this morning proroguing Parliament until June 2. The Premier stated this afternoon that it was hoped to call Parliament together about the middle…

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Auditor-generalship. Mr. Vernon's Successor. Three Candidates

The Sun · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 1

Within a fortnight Mr. Vernon, the Auditor- General, will enter Upon extended leave of absence, and it is understood that at the end of his holiday he will retire. In the…

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Swedish Elections. London

The Sun · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 8

The Swedish elections have resulted in a signal victory for the Conservatives, who placed national defence in the forefront of their programme…

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Senate Candidates. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 18

Sir,--In your issue of to-day Mr. Parkhill, general secretary of the Liberal Association, states that some misconception seemed to exist with regard to the list of candidates published…

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Parliament Prorogued

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 April 1914 · page 10

Parliament was yesterday prorogued until June 2. It is expected that the House will meet about the middle of June, and it is hoped to conclude the session a month or so before Xmas,…

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General News. the State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 6

The State Parliament was on Saturday prorogued till Tuesday, June 2. "The Government hopes," says the Premier, "to call members together in the middle of June, and in this…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Higgs Perturbed. Defence, Home Rule, and Pensions. Melbourne

Evening News · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 8

Judging by the notice paper to-morrow quite a number of the members of the House at Representatives are anxious to bring before the country matters of "great public importance."…

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Election Results in Sweden. National Defence and Lotteries. Stockholm. Sunday Evening

Evening News · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 1

The elections for the Second Chamber have resulted in a signal victory for the Conservatives on the question of national defence, but they will be in a minority if the Liberals and…

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