Federal Parliament. Extension of Life Suggested
Suggestions are again being made in Federal political circles for an extension of the life of the Federal Parliament. The suggestion is made, of course, on the…
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Five Shilling Notes. Parliament's Permission Wanted
MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Federal Executive Council hah authorised the Treasurer to increase the Australian note Issue to £46,000,000, Cabinet also decided, on the Treasurer's…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Damaged Wheat in Victoria. Allegations in Parliament
In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday Mr. Sinclair moved the adjournment in order to discuss the handling of wheat at Williamstown. He said he would not…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Half His Land. Offer in Parliament Taken Up
HOBART, Thursday.--During the debate on the Address-in-Reply in the Assembly to-day, Mr. Becker (Labor) said that there had been Insinuations as to his loyalty to the Empire,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Elections. Members on Active Service. Will They Be Opposed?
An arrangement has been arrived at between the Government and the Opposition in connection with the next State elections, that neither party shall…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →State Elections. Wollondilly Labour Selection. Bowral
The Wollondilly electorate council has received three nominations of candidates for selection to contest the Wollondilly electorate at the forthcoming elections against Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Election in May Believed to Be Unavoidable London, Thursday Night
The Daily Telegraph states that the Government intends to prolong the life of Parliament for six months only. There is a growing feeling that an election…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Elections. Who Deserted? Mr. Reeby or Labor
COONAMBLE, Thursday--Mr. G. S. Beeby addressed a largely attended political meeting in St. Patrick's Hall last night. Mr. Beeby was asked 'why he deserted the Labor party."…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Federal Election. Possibility of Avoiding
MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Constitution requires that 18 members of the Senate should seek re-election before June 30 next. The term for which members of the House of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Federal Parliament House Melbourne
Referring to the resuscitation of the Federal Parliament House designs competition and the contention that only American architects would be able to take part in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Democratic Voice in Parliament. Soon Significant Exposures
Mr. HAYNES (Willoughby) [8.56 p.m.] I think the House must enjoy a speech such as the hon. member has just delivered and I am rather glad that hon. members…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Liquor and State Elections. Alliance Asks Questions of Candidates
The following letter has been forwarded by the New South Wales Alliance to political candidates:-- "In connection with the State parliamentary…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →State Elections. Labor Candidates
A number of nominations for State seats were dealt with at a recent meeting of the P.L.L. Exceutive. The secretary (Mr. P. C. Evans) has reported as follows:--…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →N.Z. PARLIAMENT War Legislation Causes a Scene Ministers' Visit to London
The session of the New Zealand Parliament is expected to close in about a week; the illness of the Prime Minister, Mr. Massey, and the Finance Minister, Sir Joseph Ward, has delayed…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →A Few of the Spring Candidates Run at Canterbury
Quinn's Post, who is well in the betting for the Epsom Handicap, ran in the Flying at Canterbury on Thursday without showing up. He looks nice and fresh, and although he has not…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Greece. Elections Proceeding. Rome, Aug. 3
M. Venizelos so far has won seven electorates, including Athens, Patras, and Salonica [When the Austrians and Bulgarians…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Greek Elections. Venizelos in Favor
ATHENS, Friday.--M. Venizelos has so far won seven electorates, including Athens, Patras, and Salonika…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Parliament Hours
The New South Wales Parliament will, for the period of the war, become dry after 6 o'clock within the meaning of the recently-passed Liquor Referendum Act. A…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Petersham Selection Candidate for Labor
The Petersham Political Labor League hold a ballot last night to select a candidate to contest the forthcoming election. Mr. J. G. Bourke, who secured 32 votes, was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Election at Petersham
An election for the Petersham Borough Council to fill the vacancy for Tempe Ward caused by the resignation of Alderman Lindo, was held yesterday, and resulted:--…
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