Parliament Opens
The New South Wales Parliament opened on Tuesday. The Governor's speech referred to the substantial progress being made by the Allies,…
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Politics & elections, 1916
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The Opening of Parliament
At the opening on Tuesday of the last session of the present Parliament the leader of the Opposition, Mr. Wade, gave notice in the usual way of the usual…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament. Address-in-reply. Resumption of Debate. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Wade resumed the debate on the Address-in-Reply. He said the Government was now making a bid for the future in the legislation…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Questions in Parliament. Border Stock, Petrol, Dairy Act. Sydney
Dr. Arthur asked the Minister for Agriculture was it a fact the Queensland Government had prevented the passage of stock across the border into New South Wales?…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Politics. Is a General Election Advisable? Opinion in Favor. London
The tremendous problem of electoral registration was emphasised by the Home Secretary in the Commons in moving for a Select Committee to inquiry into the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sydney Letter. State Parliament. the Last Session. Tick Prevention Measures. Sydney, July 19
The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. W. C. Grahame, who has returned from his trip to the North Coast, where he inquired into the tick question, intends submitting a proposal…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →State Elections. North Coast to Receive Attention
"Yes; the North Coast, from Byron Bay to the Macleay, is to receive a Tot of attention this time," said Mr. P. C. Evans, general secretary of the New South Wales Political…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The General Elections. No Opposition to Soldier Members Sydney
At a meeting of the P.L.L. executive, it was resolved that, subject to satisfactory assurances being received by the Government from Messrs. Wade and Beeby, members of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dardanelles Inquiry. the Commissioners' Duty. Defined by Act of Parliament. London
The Bill dealing with the Dardanelles and Mesopotamia Commission defines the duties of the inquiry as to the conduct of operations in both theatres, including the supply of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Six O'clock. the Law Knows No Distinction. "Only in Parliament." Sydney
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly stated that, for the present at any rate, he does not intend to make any change as far as the Parliamentary refreshment-room is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament. the North Coast Railway. Some Startling Figures. N.C. Commission. Sydney
In the Assembly, Mr. Ball asked the Attorney-General whether he was prepared to make any statement with regard to the position of the Necessary Commodities Commission…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Queen of the Day. Contest Crowing Keener. Candidates Receiving Selid Support
Almost every bour c[?]tion grow-[?] in the local Queen of the Day contest, and the var[?] committess are working tooth and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament. Mr. Waddell Challenged. the Premier on His Marrow Bones. Sydney
During the debate on the Address-in-Reply in the Assembly, Captain Toombs quoted a remark made by Mr. Waddeil to the effect that he would reduce the wages of married…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. Legislative Councivl. Government Severely Criticised. Sydney
The debate o[?] the Address-in-Reply was resumed by Mr. Fitzgerald in the Council. The Supply Bill was received from the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Six O'clock. Parliament Specifically Exempt. and Why? Sydney
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly stated to-day that the law as it existed has specifically and definitely exempted Parliament House from the operation of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament. Labor Government Defended. the Man on the Land. Sydney
When the Legislative Assembly met at 11 this morning, Mr. Minahan resumed the debate on the Address-in-Reply. He quoted figure's to show that there would be no…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Progressive Candidates. Sydney
It is expected that the whole of the Progressive candidates will be in the field before the end of August…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Coming General Elections
Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., writes as follows:--"Much speculation has been indulged in with regard to the possible date of the next general elections. It is believed that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Election Before End of War. London
Sir Edward Carson, in the "Sunday Herald," demands an election before the end of the war…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →General War News. British General Election. Carson Says Must Be Held This Year. New York
Sir Edward Carson, K.C., the Ulster Unionist leader, in an article sent to the New York "American," said: "A general election must be held before…
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