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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

218 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 11

Extraordinary Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 July 1915 · page 2

The extraordinary election in connection with the vacancy caused in the Municipal council by the resignation of Ald. R. King, resulted in ex-alderman…

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Barbarism in War German Atrocities. Extracts from the Report of the Committee appointed by the British Parliament. a Record of Infamy

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 17 July 1915 · page 4

The report of the committee appointed by the Prime Minister to consider the evulence collected on behalf of the Government as to the outrages alleged to have…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Wheat, Hay, and Local Government. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 21 July 1915 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly this evening, the Attorney-General stated that wheat imported by the steamer Colusa was some days everdue according to…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Slaughter of Female Stock. Mr. Cusack and Mr. Fitzpatrick Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 22 July 1915 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly this evening Mr. McGirr (Yass) asked what steps the Government was taking to prevent the slangter of famale stock…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night Mr Cusack (Albury) presented a petition from the Culeairn Shire Council protesting against the provisions of the Local…

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Victorian Municipal Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 July 1915 · page 3

The annual municipal elections will take place in August next. Following are the retiring councillors in district municipalities: --…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Provision for Sixty Million Bushel Harvest. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 29 July 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly this evening Mr. Hoyle informed Mr. Durack that a statement in the newspapers that there was a shortage of trucks in this State was…

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British Parliament Adjourns

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 25

The House of Commons has adjourned until September 14. Mr. Asquith, in moving the motion for the adjournment, said the success of the war loan had done as…

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Clarence By-election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 3 August 1915 · page 2

Nominations as follow were received on Thursday for the Clarence by-election; Thomas, James Henry, Medical Practitioner; George Morrison, farmer,…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Income Tax on Income From War Loan. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 11 August 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night Mr. Wade asked the Premier if he would to ensure the success of the Federal War Loan allow income derived from it to be free some tax any war loan which the State might find it necessary to raise. To this he had received no reply. REGULATION OF SPORT DURING…

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Prolonging Life of Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 August 1915 · page 32

The Federal Labour Canons decided to submit another referendum bill to the people. A majority of its members are $n favour of an extension of the life of…

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Greater Greece. First Parliament Opened

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 August 1915 · page 2

The opening of the first Parliament of Greater Greece was a most picturesque ceremony. The Chamber was crowded with officers in their white uniforms, and…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Local Government Franchise. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 August 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night Mr. Hoskins presented petitions from 141 municipalities, protesting against the proposed extension of the Local Government…

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An Extraordinary Speech. By a Federal Member of Parliament. How He Would Secure Peace. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 August 1915 · page 3

Mr Frank Brennan, M.H.R., delivered an extraordinary speech in Melbourne. He said he would never countenance the view that any Government should coerce…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 25 August 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this evening the adjourned debate on Mr. Wade's motion condemning the administration of the Necessary Commodities Act was…

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Germans in Australia. Limiting Their Freedom. "Albury Most Disloyal Part of N.s.w." Discussion in Parliament. Vigorous Speech by Mr. Wade. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 26 August 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this evening, Mr. Wade moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the [?]ecessity for fur thor limiting the freedom of action of…

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"Bulls" in Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 August 1915 · page 38

There is nothing perhaps, which members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons enjoy so much as a "bull," one of those quaint inconsistencies of…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Totalisator Bill. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 27 August 1915 · page 2

In reply to questions in the Legislative Assembly this evening Mr. Holman said the Government would place no obstacles in the way of the passage of a Totalisator…

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Publication of Unconfirmed Statements Question Raised in N.S.W. Parliament. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 27 August 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this evening Mr. Fitzpatrick drew attention to a [?] that the Dardanelles had been forced, resulting in a great disturbance to the…

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Albury Slandered in Parliament. How Mr. Wade Would Deal with Germans. Mr. Cann's Wild Statement

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 August 1915 · page 47

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night, Mr. Wade moved the. adjournment of the House to discuss the necessity for further limiting the freedom of action…

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