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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

264 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 14

Albury Municipal Election Mr. G. W. Daniei Returned by Almost 3 to 1 Majority. a Record Poll

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 16 September 1918 · page 3

Mr. G. W. Daniel, who has previously made two unsuccessful attempts to become an alderman of the Albury Municipal Council, succeeded in an…

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Opening of Federal Parliament Motions of Condolence. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 4

When the House of Representatives met Mr. Watt announced the death of Lord Forrest. He moved a motion expressing regret and sympathy at the loss to the…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representative Mr. Kelly presented a petition from various New South Wales associations in favor of proportional representation…

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Murray River Rifle Club. Election of Captain

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 3

A special general meeting of the above club was held at the Literary institute on Wednesday evening last for the purpose of electing a captain…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Mr. Groom told Mr. Pigott that nurses ranked with soldiers under repatriation. Mr. Watt told Mr. Pigott that the…

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The Irish Question. Conscription Feared Sinn Feiners Prepare for Elections. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 25 September 1918 · page 3

Although arrests, searches, and boycotts continue, says the Irish correspondent of "The Times," the condition of Ireland has been immeasurably improved…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 2

The Senate after discussion passed a motion giving the President power to delete matter, from Hansord injuriously affecting recruiting, far 15 votes to 8…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 28 September 1918 · page 4

In the Senate, the Minister for Defence moved the second reading of the Amending Defenee Bill providing that the death sentence should only be…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 3 October 1918 · page 2

Tn the House of Representatives, Mr. Watt read amid cheers the copy of a cablegram sent to the British Government on behalf of the Commonwealth Government…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 4 October 1918 · page 3

The Senate passed the Institute of Science and Industry Bill to the committee stage, and a adjou[?]ed till next Thursday…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 5 October 1918 · page 3

In the Horse of Representatives Mr. Watt told Mr. Lister that the Government lad no intention of introducing a bill to prohibit all sale of liquor during…

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Federal Parliament Compulsory Investment in War Loans. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 10 October 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Watt told Mr. Tudor that half the shipping space allotted for sheepskins could be used for Australian leather…

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Federal Parliament Entertainment Tax Carried Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Watt denied a newspaper statement that the Government had commandeered all the woollen. mills. Certain negotiations were…

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Vote of Censure. in N.S.W. State Parliament. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 2

The leader of the opposition moved a motion of censure in the Legislative Assembly to-night against the Government for allowing Mr. Beeby, Minister for Labor…

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Election Aftermath Ald. Daniel Asked to Apologise

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 3

At a meeting of the Albury Recruiting Committee last evening. Mr. J. Stephen referred to an incident that took place during the recent municipal election…

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Federal Parliament Supply Bill Passed. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 12 October 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Grom said the Government fully realised the seriousness of the East-West railway strike. The…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 3

In the House of Representatives the debate was continued on the second reading of the Postal Rates Increase Bill. Mr. Tudor opposed the measure and…

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N.S.W. Parliament Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 2

Replying to Mr. Arthur, the Minister for Works, said that the slowness which characterised the shipbuilding programme at Walsh Island, Newcastle, was due to…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 19 October 1918 · page 2

The Senate passed the Postal Rates Increase Bill through all stages and adjourned till October 30. In the House of Representatives Mr…

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N.S.W. Parliament Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 23 October 1918 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly met, on the suggestion of the Chief Secretary it immediately adjourned until 7.30 p.m. in respect of the memory of the late G. T…

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