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Politics & elections, 1918

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N.S.W. Parliament Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly the debate on the Address in Reply was resumed by Mr. Storey, who attacked the Government on its lack of diligence regarding post-war…

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REPATRIATION. The Hay and District Committee Election of Executive

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the Hay-Waradgery Repatriation Committee took place on Wednesday night for the purpose of the election of the…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Watt told Mr. Biggs that Messrs. Hushes and Cook would report on the question of having a Minister in London like…

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Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 2

So long as the fate of Democracy hangs in the balance in France and Flanders, it must be supremely difficult for members of Parliament to…

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The State Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 4

The State Parliament was opened on Wednesday. In his speech the Governor said that legislation would be submitted providing, for the…

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Riverina Labor Candidate. Mr O’halloban Selected

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1918 · page 4

The Labor selection ballot for the Riverina Federal seat has resulted m the choice of Mr [?] T. D. [?] of Wagga. He secure 631…

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Mr. Watt in Sydney to Address State Parliament. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 2

A motion by Mr. Holman was carried in the Legislative Assembly to-day inviting the Acting Prime Minister, to address the House on Thursday next on the…

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Scene in Queensland Parliament "You Are a Deep Dyed Scoundrel" Brisbane

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 22 June 1918 · page 2

During a debate on the Initiative and Referendum Bill in the Queensland Legislative Assembly, Mr. Fry, Nationalist said the proposed measure was for the…

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Enemy Aliens in England. Immediate Internment Demaneded at Clapham By-election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 24 June 1918 · page 2

Unusual interest is being taken Clapham bye-election Mr. Hany the Coalitjon candidate, is being of bv Mr. Hamilton Beamish, the…

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A British Bye-election. Government Candidate Wins. London

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 June 1918 · page 2

The Clapham bye-election resulted—Green (Coalitionist), 4512; Beamish (Independent), 3331. Such of the Cable News on this…

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Prisoners of Parliament

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 4

Few people are aware that the Houses of Parliament have their own prison. Yet situated high up in the Clock Tower is the M.P.'s prison…

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Occasional Notes Parliament

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 6

It is "hoped" that the debaet on the Address-in-Reply will be finished this week. The debate will accomplish nothing. Is it surprising that…

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Culcairn Shire Extraordinary Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 2

An extraordinary election will be held in G. riding, Culcairn Shire, on Saturday, July 6, for the election of two councillors, rice Crs. J. Wenke and…

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Other Items. Roumania and Peace. the Treaty Before Parliament. Speech by Foreign Minister. London

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 July 1918 · page 2

The Roumanian Parliament has passed the peace treaty with the Centralites. Later…

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Frog's March for Billing Suspended From Parliament

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 2

In the House of Commons in the counts of a debate on national service. Mr. J. W. Lowther, the Speaker, ordered Mr. pemberton Billing (Independent) to leave…

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Parliament and Recruiting Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 2

After the Cabinet meeting to-day, Mr. Holman stated that it had been decided to adjourn Parliament at the end of nest week for the purpose of enabling members…

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Land Sensation in Parliament. Member for Yass Concerned. Royal Commission Moved For, But Refused

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 23

In the Legislative Assembly on Monday night, Mr. Ley (Hurstville) obtained the permission of the House to move the following motion as a matter of extreme…

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Incidents of the War. War Questions in Parliament London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 6 July 1918 · page 2

In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. David Mason, Lord Robert Cecil stated he did not see that any action could usefully be taken regarding Dr. von…

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Victorian Parliament Opened

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 July 1918 · page 23

The Victorian Parliament was opened on Tuesday. The Governor's speech stated the Prosecution of the war to a victorious issue…

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N.s.w. Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 July 1918 · page 23

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. A. G. Manning asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he would endeavour to bring other wheat-producing States into…

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