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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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South Australia Opening of Parliament. Increase in the Living Wage. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 1

The second session of the State Parliament was opened by the State Governor to-day. The Governor's speech announced that the bills to be…

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Confidence Liberals and the Elections. Governement's Munitions Bungle. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 2

Speaking at the Liberal Conference to-day, Mr. Joseph Cook said the Conference should look forward to next elections with the greatest confidence, and…

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Bathurst Election

National Advocate · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 3

All are welcome to go and bean Mr. Reginald Weavers' political address at the Masonic Hall to-night, which commences at 8 o'clock. Mr…

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In the Commons Life of Parliament. London

National Advocate · Saturday 8 July 1916 · page 2

In the House of Commons Mr. J. H. Tennant said that it was undesirable to give information regarding the movements or intentions of the British…

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Ireland. Settlement Effected. Irish Provisional Parliament. Revision After the War. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 8 July 1916 · page 3

Mr. Walter Long's remaining in the Cabinet implies a settlement of the Home Rule question on the basis of the exclusion of the six Ulster…

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Farmers' Parliament. Molong F.S.A. Meeting. New Secretary Denounces Farmers' Appalling Apathy

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 July 1916 · page 6

At a meeting of the Molong F.S.A. last Saturday there were present Messrs. Holmes (vicepresident), Ford, Wilson,…

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Exciting Scenes in Hungarian Parliament. Premier Shouted At. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 10 July 1916 · page 2

The Budapest correspondent of the "Morning Post" telegrams that exciting scenes were yesterday witnessed in the Hungarian Parliament. Many…

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Blaxland Shire Extraordinary Election. Questions As to Alleged Illegal Actions

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 July 1916 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of the Blaxland Shire Council, Cr. Commons said the late extraordinary election in connection with B riding was most unsatisfactory. There had been a good…

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Canadian Parliament House What the Wreckage Revealed. Ottawa

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 3

Workmen, on tearing down the burned Parliament buildings, are finding scandalous constructions in the original workmanship. It was so bad…

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The Elections Liberal and Progressives a Substantial Platform. Reform of Electoral System. the Upper House Problem. Mr. Beeby's Fine Address. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 4

In dealing with the joint election programme of the Liberal and the Progressives, Mr. G. S. Beeby, the leader of the latter, addressing the Farmers and…

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Henry ford Possible Candidate for Presidency. Chicago

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 3

Mr. Henry Ford, the peace prince, is a probable starter in the selection as Prohibition candidate for the Presidency of the United States…

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Scenes in Hungarian Parliament. (Reuter'8 Special Message). WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 5

Telegrams from Milan, state that violent scenes have occurred in the Hungarian Parliament, and attacks have been made, questioning the…

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Election of Officers

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 4

The following office-bearers were elec[?] for the ensuing term: President, Mrs. Jago-Smith; vice-presidents, Mesdames Busby, J. McPhillamy, Moore…

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Jabez Wright Wants State Parliament Abolished

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 4

Mr. Jabez Wright, M.L.A., speaking at Broken Hill, commended the P.L.L. conference's vote of censure on Mr. Holman for his failure to abolish the Legislative Council,…

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British Parliament Question of Prolongation. London

National Advocate · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 3

In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith stated that the life of Parliament must be prolonged to a certain extent, owing to the impossibility of…

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Franchise Problem Select Committee to Inquire. Life of Parliament. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 3

Mr. Asquith stated in the Commons that the Government is unable to find a practical and uncontroversial solution of the registration of the franchise…

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Ministerial Election Bill. London

National Advocate · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 2

Mr. Asquith introduced into the House of Commons a bill to make the reelection of Mr. Lloyyd George and Mr. E. S. Montagu unnecessary…

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Blaxland Shire Election. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 3

Sir,--Re your report of the Blaxland Shire extraordinary election and questions as to alleged illegal actions. Councillor Sorrell is reported to have said: "Many other things of…

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Local Parliament

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday was attended by the Mayor and Aldermen McGroder, Parslow,…

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State Parliament Session. Molong—Dubbo Railway

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 15

The N.S.W. State Parliament will re-assemble next Tuesday. No new bills will be introduced, with the exception of a bill…

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