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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

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Federal Parliament. War Precautions Act. Stringent Regulations. Melbourne

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 9

The Federal Executive Council has made new and stringent regulations under the War Precautions Act, dealing with offences on the part of the…

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Italian Parliament Decides for Intervention. FRIDAY, 12.30 P.M.

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 5

A declaration by the Italian Government leading to armed intervention was approved by the Chamber of Deputies by an over whelming majority…

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Queensland Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 2

The available figures showing the position of the parties in the Queensland general elections held on Saturday, were:—Labour 49; Liberal 19;…

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Queensland Elections. Big Win for Labor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 3

The general elections for the State of Queensland were held on Saturday in fine weather generally. Throughout the State all hotels were closed during…

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Queensland Elections

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 7

The Queensland elections were held last Saturday, and resulted in a sweeping Labour victory, the latest returns showing that 48 Labour men have been…

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The "Off-side" Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 9 June 1915 · page 2

The "off-side" Parliament, in the shape of the Federal Labor Congress which is sitting at Adelaide, is preparing some startling surprises for us…

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State Parliament Opens

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 10

The State Parliament was opened on Tuesday last by the Governor, whose speech foreshadowed many Government measures for the session. It is…

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State Parliament. Address-in-reply Debate

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 11

In the Legislative Assembly last night the debate on the Address-in-reply was proceeded with. Mr. Wade appealed for a cessation of Party strife…

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Our Sydney Letter. Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 23 June 1915 · page 6

Earl [?] is once more in session, but seems in no hurry to tackle the real grievances which are afflicting the people. Mr. Wade, it is true,…

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State Parliament. Premier's Recruiting Scheme

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 11

In the Legislative Assembly last night Premier Holman announced that he had been in consultation with the State Commandant with regard to…

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State Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 2

In the debate on the Address-in-Reply members of the Opposition Supported the contention of their leader, that this was not the time for…

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British Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 2

Mr. Asquith announced in the House of Commons on Monday that a bill o postpone the elections for a year would be introduced forthwith…

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Our Sydney Letter. Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 30 June 1915 · page 2

THE indecency of attempting in the present crisis to persevere with an aggressively partisan programme is forcing itself very unpleasantly on the…

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Follow the King. Parliament House Sydney, 11th June 1915

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 30 June 1915 · page 2

E. Mac. C. S. Hill, Esq, Wingham My Dear Mr.Hill.—Please accept my best thanks to your very courteous…

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Roumania. Parliament Resolves in Favor of Joining the Allies

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 July 1915 · page 8

The Roumanian Parliament has adopted a resolution in favour of joining the Allies…

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Questions in Parliament. Early Closings of Hotels

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 3 July 1915 · page 9

Mr. Price asked the Premier--(1) In view of his advocacy before the recent Labor Conference for the closing of hotels at 6 o'clock, p.m., will…

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Parliament Adjourns. Prime Minister on the Situation London

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 31 July 1915 · page 2

Mr Asquith Prime Minister upon moving the adjournment of the House until the 14th september said that the success of the war loan had done…

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Petitions in Parliament

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 6 August 1915 · page 2

Petition to Parliament must be hand written or typed. Printed petitions are not admitted. Mr, Briner, M.L.A., had a number of…

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Clarence By -Election

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 August 1915 · page 10

Last Saturday was polling day in connection with the Clarence by-election. There were two candidates-- W. A. Zuill (Ind Lib.) and G. Morrison…

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People of German Extraction a Discussion in Parliament

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 August 1915 · page 11

In the Legislative Assembly, last night Mr. Wade initiated a discussion regarding the freedom of action of people of German extraction, and said:…

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