Political row over dissolution power in parliament
The discussion centers on whether the Governor General may dissolve both chambers if a bill is rejected by the Senate and the House. The article argues the dissolution power is discretionary, not mandatory, and questions the importance of the threatened bill, concluding the move amounts to political maneuvering rather than a constitutional duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iis
Wila
Cook
Commonwealth
Till
Senate
Mlissien
State House
Aidan Falsemie
House of Representatives
China
Hendry
Bis. Silbald
Strickson
Miss Hendry
Rev. G. Melaren
Mission at R C Church Goomalling opens Sunday
A mission will be conducted at the R C Church Goomalling by Rev Father Tracey of the Redemptorist Order from Sunday 7th inst to Sunday 14th inst. At 1 o clock on Sunday 14th inst the Convent will be formally opened. Father Castanares cordially invites all denominations to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.C
Goomalling
Father Tracey
Redemptorist
Father Castanares
The Double Dissolution Debate Hits Parliament
The Northam Courier reports on the Double Dissolution crisis as the Governor-General moves to dissolve both Houses after the Administrative Preference Prohibition Bill was rejected again. The article analyzes legal justifications under section 57, noting oath duties and constitutional text versus spirit, with emphasis on the lengthy deadlock between House of Representatives and Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Inscription Cutting Service Visit Planned at Northam Cemetery
A member of the firm C. G. I. Day & Co. will visit Northam this week to cut inscriptions on head stones in Northam Cemetery. Local agent Mr. J. W. Purslowe, Northam, invites anyone wishing to secure the service to communicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OG. H. Day and Co
Perth
Northem
Northam
J. We Prurstowe
Tis
J. W Purslowe
Quiet May wedding at Northam Baptist Church
In Northam on May 23 a quiet wedding united Bertrand W McGinnis and Miss Tillie Faye Joyce. The bride wore white satin with orange blossoms, carried a bouquet of white carnations and ferns, and was attended by her sister Miss Amile Joyce as chief bridesmaid. The couple greeted guests at a reception at Mr and Mrs Somers’ home before settling at their new residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Northam
Bertrand W. McGinnis
J. McGinniss
Louisville
Amile Joyce
Mrs. Somers
York Jockey Club Special Train For Northam Race Meet
The York Jockey Club arranged a special train from Northam for the race meeting on June 17. The Northam meeting tomorrow is expected to attract large fields and high-class competitors. Weather hopes remain for a fine day and timely rain for the firmer grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Jockey Club
Northam
Ami
Chire
Somorrow
Labor Candidates Named for State Senate Election
The article lists selected Labor candidates for the State Senate including Richard Buea Hugh de Largie George Hes Gerson Patrick Joseph Lynch a ward Needham and George Poster Pearce. It notes their incumbency and endorsement by the Liberal selection ballot. It discusses party alignment with the Farmers and Settlers Association and potential Liberal defections if ballots were abolished, warning of farmers losing control to middlemen. It mentions elections for both Houses of the Federal Parliament set for Saturday August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Senate
Abssrs
Richard Buea
Hugh de Largie
George Hes Gerson
Patrick Joseph Lynch
A Ward Needham
George Poster Pearce
Leber
Frank Wilson
Liberal League
Labor Party
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Pehun Claases
Deere
By His Father's Orders leads Amusement Program Tonight
An exceptional program features a Barker drama By His Father's Orders as the main attraction. It includes the Sabire Shima disaster depicting Japan's earthquake and lava flow, The Night Cell dramatic tale, and a mix of comedies and topical films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahura Shima
Japan
Sabire Shima
Gonttyn
Skelly Buyway
Bronhulm
E. Elsmere
V.C
Masqueraders at Northam Town Hall Tonight
The Musicat Masqueraders, a talented coast troupe, perform one night only at Northam Town Hall. Featured are Molly Green soprano, Arthur Ives voice, Lilian Farrell, Doris Munnovan contraltos, J Bolt tenor, Tilly Rudd ragtime, Maisie Edwards pianist and violinist, Billy Wilks comedian, and Robert Walters conjuror. Public admission prices apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Northam Town Hall
Northam
Musicel
Pearing
Molly Green
Arthur Ives
Lillian Farrell
Doris Munnovan
J. Bolt
Tilly Rudd
Maisie Edwards
Billy Wilks
Robert Walters
Australia
Fruit Trees and Vines Offered to Tammin Meckering Residents
Mr T G Halbert announces a sale of vines fruit trees and shrubs at Tammin Cunderdin and Meckering at residents own prices. Roselea Nursery condones the trees guiding by horticultural expert Mr O Malley who will attend to advise growers and describe varieties and care.
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Boselew Nursery
O'Malley
T. G. Halbert
Adjt
Tammin
Cunderdin
Meckering
Halbert
Roselea
Hertiicultural
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Carter & Barr Mercantile Agents
Kellerbeeein, Cunderoin
West Northam
Brigh House
Gairdner
Mechanics Institute
WATTS
Fitzgerald Street
M. Druaimond & Co
Walter Dutton
Decora
Mechanics’ Institute
W. Brown & Co
Stirling Street
J. H. Fowler
A. J. Castledine
Northam News Agency
Sortham News Agency
Sortilam News Agency
Hobart
Misses Handford & Calvert
App
Verasdan
Casuas
Joyce Bros
Packethamr St
Meyer Fuilsi
East Northam
Watkins and
Autchell
West End
Loco
A. Ee Wyerert
Water Vale Farm
Wongan Hills
W. G. Pettit
South
Fame
Palace Pictures
Island of Vengeance
Hearts of the Dark
Father
Captain Elsmere
Kelair Gazette
Goomallings
A. F. Rainsford
H.E. Bartlett
Fermoy Private
Scott
Mrs. Day
Amus
Lomfom College
Etheny
Planoforte
Phillip J. Miller
Millington
Place Theatre
Messrs. J. J Solding and Co
W. C. Angwin
Dr. Hope
Bunbury
Hope
Western Australia
Wagin
Narrogin
Victoria
Albany
Nortum
Thatsday
J. H. Gordon
Kellerberrin
Solomon
RE. A. Luckyer
J’sp
Josep
A. Gerrard
Gerrald
Messrs. C.F. Duggan
J. Crouch
George ‘T. Wilkerson
Northam Road Board
Greenmattit
Ko Vay
York
Essary
Northam Agruultual Sousty
JasmvEre
Surthau
Northan Roads
Mand
Public Works Department
Africa
Northand
Java
Singapore
Nor'-West
Derby
St. Charon
W.outton
Avon
Jon
Salvation Army Hall
Smartt
Grass
Grass Valley
Rail Way Institute
West Norham Convent School
McCaughey
Doyle
Miss Hegarty
Taylor
Hegarty and Webb
Messrs
Clohessy
Kenneally
Crawley
Harnett
Kuhlmann
Watson
Avrose
Forbes
Monet Watson
McBrearty
Mrsdames Regan
Mayhoney
Brenna
Mesars
Cartér
Krachler and
Greet
Woods
New Zealand
Bertrand W Redlest
ME. a.Tillie
Esther Toyee
Mecketing
Northam Courier
CP. Provertica
W. €. Courthope
Watkins & Mitchell
Tlgreald-Street
Turf Notes
Tim Harnett
Dilly
Palace Theatre
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