Labour Success. the Widnes By-election. London, Sept. 12
The Widnes by-election resulted as follows:— Arthur Henderson (Labour)...... 11,404 F. M. Fisher (Coalition Unionist).. 10,417…
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Direct Action. Trade Unions Chary. Appeal to Saner Elements. Possibilities of Elections. London, September 12
At the Trade-Union Congress at Glasgow, Mr. Shaw (Textile Workers) moved that Congress should declare itself against industrial action in regard to purely political matters…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Widnes By-election. Coalition Defeat. Mr. Henderson Returned. London, September 12
The Widnes (Lancashire) by-election resulted:--Arthur Henderson (Labor)... 11.404 F.M.B. Fisher (Unionist)... 10,417…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Presidential Election. New York, September 12
Great interest is evinced in political circles regarding well-defined reports that Major-General Wood is preparing to resign from the Army and Hock nomination as a Presidential…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Parliament Long Sittings Ahead
Parliament will meet this afternoon, and to-night will be devoted to private members' business. To-morrow night the estimates will…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Long Sittings Likely This Week's Parliament
To-night is not apart [?] private members' business in the Legislative Assembly Mr. The [?] upon the Business player [?] by Mr. M'Carry (The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. Considine. Question of Expulsion Raised. the Dignity of Parliament
MELBOURNE, Monday.--It has been suggested that the Federal Government should, in view of the conviction of Mr. Considine on a charge of having made use of language…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →On the Floor Glimpses at Parliament in Its Lighter. Moments
In the olden Gays, question, time in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly was a period of unalloyed enjoyment for the Opposition. Individual members,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Parliaments and political policies "Not in Vain" Australia's Sacrifices Have Brought Her Liberties. Mr. Hughes in Parliament
remain perfect friends for ever and ever." That was Australia's attitude to Japan. She had that right of a separate way before the war. She…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Politics. Prospects of General Election. London, Sept. 13
There are many conflicting rumours concerning the prospects of a general election during the autumn. It is suggested in some circles that Mr. Lloyd George will possibly…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Farmers' Politics. State and Federal Candidates. President Defends Wheat Sale
The annual report submitted to the conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association of New South Wales yesterday stated that electoral reform on the lines…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Farmers' Executive New Election Method
When the annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association resumed its proceedings in the King's Hall this morning the sub-cdmmittee…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Federal Elections. Question of Date. December 6 Or--december 20?
Although the Prime Minister and his colleagues at present in Sydney are reticent as to the probable date of the next Federal elections, it is regarded in political circles as…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Freetrade Candidate
At the first meeting of the newly-elected executive council of the Freetrade and Land Values League further steps were taken to promote the candidature of Mr. A. G. Hu[?]e for…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Election Prospects. Nationalisation Referendum Mentioned. London, September 13
There are many conflicting rumors concerning the prospects of a general election in the autumn. It is suggested in some circles that Mr. Lloyd…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. Home Rule for Ireland. Abolition of Governor
Private members' night afforded an opportunity last evening of debating a couple of subjects which have been on the order paper for some weeks--.Mr. M'Garry's motion in support…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →State Parliament. Private Members' Night. State Governors and Home Rule
Private members of the Legislative Assembly had another night to themselves last night. Two debates were initiated—one on the question of Home Rule for Ireland, by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Farmers' Politics Elective Ministries Supported Pre-selection Condemned Demand for 6- a Bushel for Wheat Utility of State Parliament
The principle of elective Ministries was adopted by the Farmers and Settlers Conference this morning by a narrow majority--55 votes to 48…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wet Day at Mentone Three Favorites Successful Cup Candidate Captures Plate
Ill-luck pursued the Mentone Racing Club for its meeting on Saturday. The fixture was the first gathering at Mentone since the new V.R.C. regulation…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Zealand Cup Horses Prominent Candidates Discussed Auckland Has Richest Two Year-Old Race: Dunedin Increases Prize Money August 29, 1919
The handicap for the New Zealand Cup has been framed on a slightly lower scale than usual, and Mr. J. E. Henrys is justified in doing so because none of…
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