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Politics & elections, 1918

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Re-opening of Parliament Important Questions Pending

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

Parliament was re-opened on Tuesday after one of the briefest recesses. The liveliest interest was occasioned by the proceedings, in view of the importance of…

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Wagga Hospital Squabble Election of New Committee. Wagga

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 3

Intense interest was shown to-night at the adjourned annual meeting of contributors to the Wagga Hospital when the president announced that, as the ballot…

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Anzacs in Royal Escort at Opening of Parliament

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

At the opening of Parliament, the King and Queen, accompanied by the Prince of Wales, were attended by a mounted; escort, consisting of Dominion and Indian…

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The State Parliament. Henty-billabong Railway. Is Victorian Capital in Treasury!

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday Mr. Storey inquired if there was any truth in the report that a Victorian syndicate had placed a large…

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The British Parliament. Re-opened on Tuesday. Important Speech by Mr. Lloyd George. Refuses to Disclose the Versailles Plans. the British Achievements in 1917

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

The Imperial Parliament was re-opened by the King, on Tuesday. Australian and New Zealand troops furnished the escort…

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Parliament Asserts Its Loyalty in Order to Prevent Misunderstanding Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night a motion by Mr. Perry was carried on the voices as follows: "That, with the object of protecting the honor and fair name of this…

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N.S.W. Parliament Erection of Silos. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 3

In the Legisative Assembly to-day Mr. M'Girr asked the Minister for Agriculture when the silos would be completed in the Dubbo district. To show the great need…

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Qualifying Certificates. Successful Candidates

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 3

At the qualifying certificates examination, held in November last the following candidate were successful :—…

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Incidents of the War. Raid in the Channel Question in Parliament. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 3

In the House of Commons Mr. Lynch asked a question regarding the recent German raid in the English Channel. Mr. Macnamara, on behalf of the…

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The Unity of Allied Control Discussion in the Imperial Parliament. Mr Lloyd George's Explanation

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

In the House of Lords Lord Derby stated that he had agreed to remain in office only because he was confident the Versailles scheme could be…

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N.S.W. Parliament Another Member Removed. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly the debate on tie Arbitration Amendment Bill was resumed in committee. Mr. Keegan moved to eliminate, the paragraph in…

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The Hume [?]torate. Candidate for Labor Selection

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 3

The following nominations have been received for the Labor selection for the Hume electorate:—Mr J. Parker Maloney, Mr B. W…

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"Comeback" Parliament

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 1

At the Railway Banquet, our Federal Member, Mr. Falkiner, referring to the recent political differences in the Federal House, said he had been…

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N.S.W. Parliament Frequent Use of Gag. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat till 5.40 this morning dealing with the Arbitration Bill. The Government frequently used the gag upon the Opposition in…

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Next British Elections

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 3

"The Daily News" lobbyist says the Government holds that the new Electoral Act precludes a general election before October 1…

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Canadian Items 135 Candidates Forfeit Deposits

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 3

Reuter's Ottawa correspondent says that the final returns of the Canadian overseas soldiers' votes give the Government a majority of 68…

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The Hume Electorate. Candidate for Labour Selection

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 3

Tho following nominations have been received for the Labour selection for the Hume electorate:—Mr, J. Parker Maloney. Mr. B. W. Cruickshank and…

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N.S.W. Parliament Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly the Speaker ruled Mr. Buckley out of order when he asked the Assistant Treasurer, in the absence of the Premier, if it was a fact…

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Questions in Parliament

The Independent · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last week Mr B.J. Doe, M.L.A., asked:— Will the Minister give the House some idea when, the Government proposes to amend the…

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N.S.W. Parliament Sydney

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

In the Legislative Assembly, replying to Mr. Manning, the Minister for Agriculture denied that weevily wheat was loaded on certain ships. There were…

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