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Politics & elections, 1914

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Federal Elections. Not This Year. Liberal Member's Opinion, Wacca

Evening News · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 7

At the initial meeting of Hume federal Elections Executive, composed of representatives of the Hume Liberal Association, and the Farmers' and Settlers' Association, it was…

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Swedish Elections. the Defence Question. Suppression of Gambling. Stockholm, April l8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 9

The elections for the Sccond 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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Wentworth Labor Candidate

The Sun · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 5

The ballot of the various eastern suburbs' Labor Leagues for a candidate in their interest at the next Federal election resulted in Mr. R. W. Cruickshank heading the poll by…

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"Women in Parliament."

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Women's Political Association to-night severely criticised the Premiers' Conference for refusing to discuss the white slave traffic, and eventually…

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N.s.w. Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 1

The New South Wales Parliament has been prorogued till June 2. According to a statement made by the Premier. Mr. Holman, after the…

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Queensland Parliament. Preparing for the Session

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 15

BRISBANE, Monday.--Mr. Barnes, Acting-Premier stated to-day that the preparation of business for the forthcoming session was being pushed ahead. A large number of bills had…

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Bond Slaves in Parliament. Labor Party and Home Rule

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 4

The Independent Labor Party in Britain is this year celebrating its coming of age, and with a proper sense of the fitness of things has been…

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How We Are Governed. the Federal Parliament. a Motion of Censure

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 4

The mover and seconder of the Address-in-Reply to the Governor-General's speech in the Federal House of Representatives having had their say…

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For City Tatts. Polishing Up Candidates, Cider Gallops Brilliantly

Evening News · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 1

Several good gallops were run this morning at Randwick by horses [?]gaged at City Tattarsall's race meeting on Saturday. The middle grass track was available and provided…

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Senate Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 8

Sir,—I notice that my name has been included in the list of candidates for the Federal Senate elections. I wish to mention that I have been…

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Reply to the Premier 200 Candidates for Council. ''Political Dishonesty."

The Sun · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 1

"The Premier seems angry and resents interference by Caucus with proposed appointments to the Legislative Council." Mr. Meagher, M.L.A., said this morning. "The…

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Senate Election's

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 14

Mr. W. D. Weaver, of Dubbo, writes:--"I notice that ray name has been included in the list of candidates for the Federal Senate elections, I wish to mention that I have been…

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Federal Parliament Opened

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 58

The Governor-General opened the Federal Parliament in Melbourne on April 15 with the usual ceremonial in the presence of a large assemblage…

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Federal Parliament House Competition for Designs. Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 1

Under the authority of the Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Mr. W. B. Griffin is arranging for the world's competition for designs for the Federal Parliament House. The…

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In the Dominion. Holland's Appeal Dismissed. Wellington Mayoral Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 11

WELLINGTON, Tuesday.—The ease of Henry Holland, editor of the Maoriland "Worker," the official organ of the Federation of Labor, who was convicted of sedition during the recent…

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Preparing for the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 10

PERTH, Monday.—The following nominations for the Labor selection ballots, in view of the anticipated Foderal elections, havo been received for tho Senate:—The six present Labor…

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Why Does Parliament Exist? He Deals with a Catalogue of Complaints

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 41

Mr. John Galsworthy, a writer of real genius, though of somewhat too rigid a type of originality, has (I believe) written to the "Times" about a number of "barbarities…

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The Republic of Columbia. The Blessed Sacrament. Parliament Renders Homage and Adoration

The Catholic Press · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 34

The mails have recently brought us the news of a remarkable and sensational scene enacted in a public congress in South America—a scene in which the Blessed…

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In the Australian Parliament. Labor Tables a Want of Confidence Motion. Mr. Fisher's Indictment of the Cook Ministry

The Australian Worker · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 21

The Governor-General's speech read at the opening of the Australian Parliament on April 15 made mention of many things regarding legislation proposed by the…

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Federal Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 14

Sir,—Would you please grant me space in your columns to draw attention to the recent proposal of the Federal Government in connection with the Commonwealth Electoral…

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