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Politics & elections, 1918

264 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 14

Proportional Representation Resolution to Be Presented to Parliament Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 7 November 1918 · page 2

At a big meeting of citizens in the King's Hall, to-night, a resolution was carried "That this representative meeting of citizens is convinced that the time is…

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The Federal Parliament House of Representatives. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 8 November 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, to-day, Mr. L. E. Groom (Honary Minister), told Mr. Atkinson that he would inquire whether producers were paying too…

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N.S.W. Parliament Legislative Assembly. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 8 November 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, replying to Mr. Brookfield, the Treasurer said it had become become for the Sydney Harbor Trust to shorten hands…

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The Monaro By-election Independent Labor Candidate Withdraws. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 8 November 1918 · page 3

Mr. Doyle, secretary of the Labor Party, received, word from Cooma to-night to the effect that Mr. C. W. H. Miller, who nominated as an independent labor…

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Parliament and the Allies. the Man Who Couldn't Cheer

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 November 1918 · page 23

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday reference was made to the good news recently to hand concerning the capitulation of Turkey and the acceptance by…

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Cheerful Hews for Mr. Holman Three Candidates Seek His Seat

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 8 November 1918 · page 1

The following have been nominated for the Labor selection ballot for Cootamundra seat to oppose mr. Holman: Messrs E. head, Junee; F. S. Clarke…

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The Federal Parliament the House of Representatives. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 9 November 1918 · page 4

On the House re-assembling the preferential voting clauses were discussed. Mr. Jowett moved to extend preferential voting to the Senate. The clause…

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N.S.W. State Parliament Premature Tidings of Victory. Ministers Know Nothing About Them. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 9 November 1918 · page 4

There was considerable excitement in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon when members met to discuss the Local Government Bill in committee. Only a…

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Imperial Politics Probable Election Date, December 12. (United Service Special Cable.) LONDON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 9 November 1918 · page 2

Judging by the progress of the canvass made of Unionist. Liberal and Labor opinion, says "The Times" Parliamentary Lobbyist, it is unlikely that there will…

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N.S.W. Parliament Legislative Assembly. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 12 November 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the Local Government Bill was further considered in committee. Several clauses were passed, after which the debate was adjourned…

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The American Elections Republican Victory Assured

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 12 November 1918 · page 2

A Republican majority in the Senate is certain as the result of the elections. The exact figures, however, cannot yet be determined…

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The Corangamite Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 12 November 1918 · page 2

At a Conference of delegates of branches of the Australian Labor party on Saturday, at which Camperdown, Terang, Colac, Warrnambool, Pirron Yallock, Birregurra…

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British Parliament to Adjourn Great Excitement in London London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 13 November 1918 · page 4

The adjournment of the House of Commons will be moved as soon as it meets, and members will proceed to St. Margaret's Church, where a thanksgiving…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 4

To-day, in the House of Representatives, Mr. Watt, in moving the adoption of an Address to the King, similar to that agreed to yesterday by the Senate,…

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Federal Parliament

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 3

In our telegraphed report of the proceedings is the Federal Parliament on November 13, published in our issue of November 14, we stated that Mr. Nicholls, M.H.R…

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N.S.W. State Parliament Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. John Storey asked the Premier if the Cabinet had departed from its usual custom in making the report of the Public Service…

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World-wide Political Unrest. Troubles in Many Countries British Labor Conference and the Elections Strenuous Opposition to Food Tariffs. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 2

The Labor Conference is considering the elections. It is expected to demand that Labor Ministers shall resign and oppose the Government. There is no likelihood…

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British Elections. Lloyd George's Programme. Vancouver

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 2

Mr. Lloyd George has announced a reconstruction programme re-housing reduced hours of labor minimum wage, and land reforms…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 2

The House of Representatives occupid practically all day in discussing Mr. Watt's motion that the Pacific Islands should not be returned to Germany on…

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Re-Shaping the World Bad Old Days Are Past Prime Minister's Election Programme. (Reuter). LONDON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 18 November 1918 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lloyd George) has written to Mr. Bonar Law giving the main planks of his election programme. These include the…

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