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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

209 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 11

The State Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 10

In the Assembly on Wednesday, Mr. Bagnall asked the Premier was he aware that a considerable shortage of butter existed, principally due to the…

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State Parliament. a Retrospective Measure

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 4

The Testator's Family Maintenance and the Guardianship of Infants' Bill passed through the committee stage of the Legislative Council. The measure…

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Federal Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 4

IN the Senate, on Wednesday, Senator Pearee told Senator Millen to give notice of a question as to the validity of issuing writs for the referendum before Parliament had…

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Votes for Soldiers at Next Elections

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 11 September 1916 · page 4

The Chief Secretary states that it is not yet definitely whether vote will be given to all ages at the front in connection with…

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State Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1916 · page 3

IN the Assembly, on Wednesday, Mr. Thomas asked the Minister for Public Instruction: (1) Is it a fact that though Inverell District School has been graded as…

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The State Parliament. Negotiations for Extension

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 4

Informal negotionas are proceeding to effect an extension of the life of the Stat Parliament on the basis of a hearty tr[?]ce…

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The State Elections

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 4

Mr. Holman on Wednesday vigorously repudiated the rumor that he was seeking to extend the life of the present Parliament. It was a fact,…

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When Mr. B. R. Wise Was in Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 25 September 1916 · page 5

The sudden death of Mr. B. R. Wise, Agent General for New South Wales, is a [?] to the older members of the public how greatly the Legislative…

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Scene in State Parliament. Laborites at Loggerheads Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 September 1916 · page 5

A scene occurred in the Assembly at on early hour this morning. During the debate on a Bill providing for taking soldiers' votes, Mr…

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Business of Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Holman). stated on Monday that Parliament would probably conclude its session next week. He hopes to dispose of all the…

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War Taxation. What Parliament Proposes

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 6

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday the Treasurer, in a statement, said the revenue last year was £91,052,632, the estimate for the new…

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State Parliament Some of the Measures

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 4

The tax on entertainments will be operative from November 1st The other taxation proposals will be brought forward after the recess…

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The State Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 October 1916 · page 4

The State Asembly will meet formally this afternoon, and then adjourn till after the referendum is taken. The Legislative Council will also…

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Angry Politicians. Scene in Queensland Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 16 October 1916 · page 7

Another lively scene has occurred in the Queensland Assembly. Mr. Karnes, in dealing with the question of 3 o'clock closing, remarked that every country…

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Greece Under Allies' Thumb. Athens Dominated. King and Parliament Watched

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 23 October 1916 · page 4

The disarmament of Greece continues. Admiral Dournet has appointed an officer with full power, including…

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Greece Cowed. King and Parliament Watched. Athens

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 4

The disarmament of Greece continues. Admiral Durournet has appointed; an officer with full power, Including…

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Saturday's Election

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 2

The following gentlemen will have control of the polling booths:—Inverell, Messrs. C. R. Sadler (Returning Officer), H. A. Roberts, T. J…

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Latest Telegraphic News Early Dissolution of State Parliament. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 30 October 1916 · page 4

Mr. Gardiner, M.L.A., speaking at the Newcastle Eight-hour smoke concert, indicated an early dissolution of the State Parliament…

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The Referendum Vote Big "No" Majority. Election Conducted Quietly. N.s.w. Results a Surprise

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 2

The greatest event in the history of Australia was decided according to this young nation's democratic principles on Saturday last. The issue under…

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Telegraphic. Sydney, Tuesday. The Stale Parliament. Coalithon Government. Arranged

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 4

An agreement Has been arrived at between Messrs. Holman and Wade, and was subsequently endorsed by a meeting of the Liberal Party, to…

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