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

Politics & elections, 1916

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General Election Probable

Young Witness · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.— The "Daily News" believes that a general election [?] probable over the compulsion question during the next few weeks…

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The War. Compulsion. General Election Predicted

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 4

London, Jan. 5.—In his speech on the Military Service Bill No. 2, Mr. Asquith said there would also be exemption in cases where a family sent three or more sons to the war, who were…

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Sir G. H. Reid. Entering British Politics. Unionist Candidate. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 4

Sir G. H. Reid has been chosen as the Unionist candidate for St. George's, Hanover Square. Sir George Reid's selection has caused the greatest interest in all political circles. It is…

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Drummoyne Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 4

As a result of the splitting of the Liberal vote at Drummoyne, the selected" Liberal candidate failed to secure an absolute majority. A second ballot has thus been rendered necessary between…

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Successful Candidate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 2

Eric G. Stuart, son of Mr. H. Stuart, of Victoria-street, Goulburn, passed the public service examination in November last for appointment as architectural cadet. He is a pupil of the…

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The Young Witness With which is Incorporated the Burrangong Argus Tuesday, February 1st, 1916. the Mayoral Election

Young Witness · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 2

As stated in last issue the election of Mayor for the concluding term of the present Council, will take place on Thursday evening at 7.30, when no…

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Drummoyne Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 4

The second ballot for Drummoyne resulted:— Graff (Liberal), 4382; Parish, (Independent), 3435. As compared with the first ballot, Mr. Graff increased his score by 947, while Mr. Parish…

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Goulburn Hospital Election. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 2

Sir,—Theo present election hinges on one question: "Do the subscribers endorse the policy carried out by the majority of the late Board ?" May I, on behalf of that majority, appeal to…

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Canadian Parliament House Fire. Widespread German Plot. Number of Deaths Reported. Ottawa

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 2

In connection with the fire at the Canadian Parliament House the Providence (Rhode Island) Journal publishes an announcement that it was notified three weeks ago to the…

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Hospital Election. (To the Editor.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 2

Sir,—During the past 12 months we have heard of a good deal of trouble in connection with our local hospital. Now the time has come for the committee to be re-elected or…

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Successful Candidate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 4

Miss, Maggic Wright, pupil of the Sisters of St. Joseph, North Goulburn, has secured the Anniversary gold medal of the Sydney College of Music, intermediate grade. This candidate…

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Shire of Burrangong. Election of President

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 1

At the meeting of the Burrangong Shire Council held on Saturday last, Councillor Wm. Browne presiding, the following were present:—Crs. S…

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Successful Candidates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 4

John Clemenger and Jack Sheridan, Goulburn, have passed the examination for the teachers' training college…

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Mulwaree Shire. Election of President

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 4

A special meeting of the Mulwarree Shire Council was held at noon yesterday to elect a President. Present—President O'Brien and Crs. Styles, Ross, Henderson, and Old…

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Goulburn Hospital. Election of New Committee

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 4

The adjourned annual meeting of the subscribers of the Goulburn and District Hospital was held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening…

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Wages in Canada. Bill in Parliament

Young Witness · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday.—Winnipeg reports that a bill has been given its second reading in the Manitoba Legislature which gives statutory…

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Election of Mayor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

A special meeting of the Goulburn Municipal Council will be held on Monday evening next to elect Mayor for the approaching term or 12 months…

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Parramatta Election. Win for Liberal Candidate

Young Witness · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 1
Also in Crookwell Gazette

The bye-election in connection with the Parramatta vacancy was held on Saturday when Albert Brunthell and Frank Walford contested the seat on…

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Parramatta Election. Premier Prepared for Defeat

Young Witness · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 3

"We were quite prepared to lose the election," said the Premier on Saturday night. We had the usual h[?] cap of a by election, that is, an…

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