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

Politics & elections, 1918

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British Parliament Opened. (Reuter's Message). LONDON

Young Witness · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

After the opening of Parliament today, members of the imperical escort, on the invitation of Their Majesties the King and Queen, visited…

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Election of Mayor. Alderman B Morgan Re-elected

The Burrowa News · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 1

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening last for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current year commencing on 1st…

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Public Service Examination. Successful Candidates

Young Witness · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 6

The Public Service Board notifies that the undermentioned candidates were successful at the public service examination held in conjunction with…

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N.S. W Parliament. Disorderly Scenes Last Night. Sydney

Young Witness · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

There were disorderly scenes in the Legislative Assembly last night during the debate on the Address-inReply to the Governor's speech…

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The Queensland Elections

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

Considerable interest is felt in the Queensland elections. The issue is between the Nationalists and the Labor Government. Mr. Ryan, the…

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Parliament

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 2

At the assembling of Parliament on Monday for its first Monday sitting, Mr. Holman, the State Premier, took occasion to defend his administration…

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Members Want Parliament to Meet. (Country Press Telegram). SYDNEY

Young Witness · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 2

Eight Nationalist members of the Federal Parliament have written to Mr. Hughes asking him to call Parliament together in view of the…

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Federal Politics. Reassembling of Parliament to Meet on April 4th

Young Witness · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 4

The Prime Minister has declined to alter his decision to call Parliament together during the first week in April. A meeting of the party will probably…

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Queensland Elections. (United Service Message.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 2

Queensland troops and munition makers are freely voting in France and London. The first results will be cabled on 6th March…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council London

Young Witness · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

The Legislative Council rejected the Sutherland Water Supply Bill last night, and referred it to a select committee…

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Election Pledges. Mr. Ashford Denies Breaking Any

Young Witness · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

Speaking at the opening of the Dunedoo show, Mr. Ashford, Minister for Lands, referred to an announcement that a petition was being…

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Queensland Elections. Government's Return Assured. Brisbane

Young Witness · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

With the approach of the Queensland general elections which are set down for decision on Saturday, keen interest is being manifested by both…

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Queensland Elections. Government Victory

The Yass Courier · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 2

The Queensland general elections took place on Saturday, and as far as returns go at present, the Ryan Government seems likely to score a big…

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Canadian Parliament. Opened Under Unusual' Conditions. (Reuter Message). VANCOUVER

Young Witness · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

The Canadian parliament was opened under unusual conditions. The Governor-General was not accompanied by a military escort, and the…

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Irish Bye Election. Late John Redmond's Seat. (Reuter's Message). LONDON

Young Witness · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

An unprecedented event in Irish politics occurred on Sunday at Waterford which is at present in the throes of a most bitter election campaign…

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Queensland Elections. Solid Win for Labor. Sydney

Young Witness · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

As the result of the Queensland elelections held on Saturday, the Ryan (Labor) Government goes back to power with an increased majority. The…

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Queensland Elections. Labour Win

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 1

The Queensland elections resulted in the return of the Labour party with an increased majority. A heavy poll was recorded. The strength of parties in the new Parliament…

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The Queensland Elections

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

In the Australian political world the most significant happening has been the Queensland general elections. The defeat of the referendum to…

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The South Australian Elections

The Yass Courier · Thursday 4 April 1918 · page 2

The general elections in South Australia take place on Saturday next, April 6th. There are no fewer than 135…

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Irish Bye Election. Nationalist Wins. (Reuter's Message). LONDON

Young Witness · Friday 5 April 1918 · page 2

The East Tyrone bye-election rendered necessary owing to Captain (Redinond resigning the scat to contest his father's seat at Waterford, resulted…

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