COMMONWEALTH ELECTIONS
LIBERAL CAMPAIGN OPENED. By Telegraph—Press Association—OopyrleM. Sydney, April 4. Mr. Joseph Cook, Leader of tho Opposition, speaking at Parramatta, opened tho Liberal campaign in connection with tho Commonwealth elections.- Ho outlined tho Liberal platform, tho chief planks of which aro:— A vigorous immigration and settlement polioy. . Freedom from caucus or similar control hostilo to liberty, whether political, social, or industrial. Closo, effective co-operation with Britain ami tho self-governing colonies in maintaining tho Empire's supremacy at eca. . Increased oncouragement to rifle clubs. National insuranco on a contributory basis. , , Maintenance of tho present tariff. Restoration of round finance. Consolidation of Federal and Stalo debts. Electoral reform, including restoration of the postal vote. Removal of unduo restriction on tho liberty of press and political associations. Control of trusts and combinations.
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1716, 5 April 1913, Page 5
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129COMMONWEALTH ELECTIONS Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1716, 5 April 1913, Page 5
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