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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

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State Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 2

The State Parliament reassembled on Wednesday. Mr. Wade appealed to the Government to maintain a truce regarding matters of party polities. It was far more important that the…

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State Parliament Last Night's Sitting. the Vacant Portfolio. Sydney

Young Witness · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 2

A section of the Local Government Bill, which proposes to extend the Parliamentary franchise to Municipal and Shire Elections, was introduced in the…

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Notes in State Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly was chiefly engaged on Thursday night in a debate on the expediency of introducing the franchise section of the new Local Government Bill. When this measure was…

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Mayoral Election

The Yass Courier · Monday 1 February 1915 · page 2

The Yass Municipal Council in addition to holding its ordinary meeting to-morrow (Tuesday) evening will at 7 30 p.m, hold a special…

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State Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 2

A Public Health Amendment Bill was introduced into the Legislative Assembly on Monday night. It provides for very important changes in the method of dealing with infectious…

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State Parliament Public Health Act. the Castlereagh Seat. Governmental Opposition. Sydney

Young Witness · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night the Public Health Amendment Bill was introduced. It provides for various important changes in the…

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British Parliament. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 4

Mr. Asquith, speaking in the House of Commons, said he cordially welcomed the Opposition's criticisms and co-operation, and promised an early report from the committee inquiring…

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Notes in State Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly was almost wholly occupied on Tuesday night with the second reading debate on the Superannuation Bill. When in full operation the measure will cost State…

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Election of Mayor. Merman Browning Unanimously Chosen. He was the Incubator of tie New Council

The Yass Courier · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the Aldermen of the Town Council was held prior to the ordinary meeting on Tuesday evening last. There were present…

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Election of President

The Burrowa News · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 3

A special meeting was held for the election of President for the year, commencing 1st March, 1915. Two nominations were received.—Councillors…

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The Young Witness With which is Incorporated the Burranconc Argus Friday. February 5th. Election of Mayor

Young Witness · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 2

On Monday night the election of Mayor for the ensuing year will be held? This is a question which in some quarters around town is being freely…

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State Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 6

In the Assembly on Wednesday night the Premier said he did not intend to proceed with any controversial legislation. There was no reason, he added, why the prorogation should…

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Notes in State Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 4

Question time stood out as the particularly interesting period in Thursday's sitting of the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Holman made the interesting announcement that the Government…

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Election of Mayor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council to fix the Mayoral allowance for 1915 and elect a Mayor will be held on Tuesday evening next…

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Notes in State Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 9 February 1915 · page 2

Replying to a question by Mr. Fitzpatrick, in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, Mr. Holman stated that, subject to the arrangement of a schedule of works to be carried out by the…

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Election of Committees

Young Witness · Tuesday 9 February 1915 · page 2

It was decided after discussion that three aldermen aud the Mayor form a Committee and that three form a quorum…

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The Mayoral Election Ald. Tierney Again Chosen. Mayoral Allowance Again Turned Down

Young Witness · Tuesday 9 February 1915 · page 2

Last night the election of Mayor for the ensuing twelve months took place in the Council Chambers. Ald. Tierney (Mayor) presided, and the…

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Election of Shire President. Cr. Browne Re-elected

Young Witness · Tuesday 9 February 1915 · page 1

At Saturday morning last, the election of President for Burrangong Shire took place. The full Council was present, and Councillor William…

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The Burrangong Seat. Farmers and Settlers' Candidate. Young's Mayor Will Submit His Name for Selection

Young Witness · Tuesday 9 February 1915 · page 2

Speaking last night at an inpro[?][?] social gathering, after his re-[?] tion as Mayor, Ald. L. R. Tierney. made some remarks which might…

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Election of President

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 9 February 1915 · page 2

The election of president was the usual tame affair at the Shire Council special meeting on Saturday. The deputy president took the chair at…

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