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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

312 stories in Murray's papers · page 4 of 16

Germans in Australia. Aliens in Public Service. Heated Debate Ix New South Wales Parliament. the Government Attacked

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 4

In the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night, Mr. Haynes said he considered the reply of the Premier in reference to Germans in the public…

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Election Dates

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 2

Inquirer.—You are quite right. The State elections took place on Saturday, 6th December, 1913, and the Federal elections for both the…

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[?] Athletic Club. Mrs Barnes Selected As “Queen” Candidate

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 1

A meeting of the Berrigan Athletic Club was held on Saturday evening last at the Berrigan hotel. Mr H. A. Barnes presided, and there was a…

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Election of Aldermen

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 2

By "Gazette" notice dated the 24th March, the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has appointed Mr Arthur Augustus Williams and Mr…

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Election of Officers

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 2

On the motion of Messers C. Thompson and H. Casey, Mr F. Quirk was reelected resident. Drs. Hill and Chenery were…

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Tasmanian Elections Complete. Result: Liberals, 15; LABOR 14; INDEPENDENT 1. HOBART

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 3

The Tasmanian elections have teen completed. The new Parliament consists of 15 Liberals, and 14 Laborites, and one Independent…

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Federal Parliament Meets Next Month

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 5

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament will meet about the middle of next month to vote supply in regard to war commitments and ordinary Governmental services…

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The State Parliament. Wages Boards to Go

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 2

During the second reading debate on the Arbitration Bill, Mr. Estell stated that it was proposed to replace the twenty-six chairmen of the wages…

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Last Election Figures. Voting Comparisons

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 1

With the approach of the Referendum on the Closing Hours of Hotels, and the commencement of organising work in the various electorates in…

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Election of Officers

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 2

Mr. Wise, was re-elected Captain, on the motion of Messrs Mathieson and Yates. On the motion of Messrs…

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Queen of the Day Carnival. Three Candidates Nominated

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 3

Three candidates have been nominated for the local Queen of the day carnival, viz., Mrs J. Johnston, by the Farmers and Settlers’…

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U.S. Presidency. Senator Elihu Root a Likely Candidate. Washington

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 2

A movement, which has been started in the United States to induce Senator Elihu Root (who has been senator for New york since 1909) to run for the Presidency…

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Australia's Soldiers. Conscription Issue. Minister for Defence Will Put Case to Cabinet. Parliament Must Speak Before Nation Committed. MELBOURNE

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 April 1916 · page 2

Replying to a deputation to-day from the Australian Natives' Association, which urged the adoption of conscription in Australia, Senator G. F. Pearce, Minister for…

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In Parliament

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2

Wheat For Export—Agree ments between the handling firms and the Government:—Mr. M: Abbott asked the Minister…

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Scene in Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 4

A disgraceful scene occurred during a debate in Committee on the industrial Amendment Act, when at. last the Deputy Chairman, .Mr. M'Donald,…

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The State Parliament. Seed Wheat Sales

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 4

In the Assembly on Monday, the Minister for Agriculture replying to Mr, Ball, said that there was no restriction in the case of a farmer buying seed…

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Generalities. Progressive Candidate

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2

The Ganmain branch of the F.S.A. has endorsed Mr. J. P. McGrath, of Wagga, as the Progressive candidate for the Murrumbidgee…

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Albury Chamber of Commerce. Presentations to the Chamber's Candidate

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 3

A special meeting of the Albury Chamber of Commerce committee was held last evening at the Mechanics' Theatre. Mr. G. Arthur Thompson (president)…

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HENTY P. AND A. SOCIETY. Election of Office-bearers

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above society took place at the School of Arts on Wednesday afternoon last, Mr. F. H. Schults (president) being…

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Federal Issues. Parliament and Conscription

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 3

Parliament is to say whether Australia shall have conscription. Thheoreffically that is a more matter of course but still the other day it seemed more…

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