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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

169 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 9

Guyra Shire Council. Election of President

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Guyra Shire Council last week, Cr. Everett nominated Cr. Button as President for the ensuing year. No one was more…

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Election of Mayor

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 3

A special meeting of the council was held on Monday night for the purpose of electing a mayor for the ensuing year. Aid. W. M. Legh presided. Aid…

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Election of President

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 2

Before proceeding with the election of President for the [?] term, Cr. Mackay stated that the was not again a candidate for the position and asked…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. Purkiss for a Further Term

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 8

A special meeting of the Armidale Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year…

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Trouble over Election of Mayor

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 7

Aid. H. Golstein defeated. Aid Doran for the Randwick mayoralty. The friends of both bad been working for some weeks, but up till the time the…

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Election of Mayor

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 2

The Mayoral allowance for 19.18 was fixed at £26. The only nomination for the position of Mayor was that of Ald. J. S…

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Telegraphic. Sydney, Tuesday. Queensland Elections. Premier Opens Campaign

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 4

Mr. Ryan, Premier of Queensland, opened his election campaign in the Northern State at Townsville last night He claimed that the…

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State Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

In the Assembly, on Tuesday, Replying to Mr. Buckley, Mr. Holman said a new arrangement bad been arrived at regarding the…

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State Parliament. Disorderly Sitting

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

Disorderly scenes were witnessed in the House of Assembly last night on the Address-in-Reply to the Governor. Several members were called to order…

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German Threat Against Australia. Professors' Writing Quoted in Parliament

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

Senator Ba[?]ap, speaking in the Senate recently, said:— "I had not intended to speak, and would not have spoken, had it not…

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Queensland Elections. National Party's Platform

The Inverell Times · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

Mr. Macartney, acting leader of the Queensland Opposition, says that the National party proposes to make the Upper House elective and to submit…

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Latest Telegraphic News. State Parliament Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 4

The State Fe[?]ssion will last another two weeks WAR PROBLEMS Another series of Federal Cabinet…

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Scene in the State Parliament. a Member Removed

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 3

A disorderly scene occurred In the State Parliament on Thursday last, during the moving of a motion by the Premier (Mr. Holmon) to send an…

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Questions in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 7

In the Assembly on Wednesday, Mr. P. M'Girr wanted to know if the Government were going to compensate farmers for the loss of their…

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0Akwood P.p. Union Election of Officers

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Oakwood branch of the Primary Producers Union was held on Saturday last. Mr. C. B. Middleton presided,…

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Water Board Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 4

Sydney, Monday. — Four representatives of the Ratepayers' party defeated four Labor candidates by 2000 votes in the Brisbane Water Board elections…

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Queensland Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 4

Sydney, Monday.—Nominations of candidates for the Queensland general elections closed on Saturday, For the 72 seats there are 153 candidates. In…

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State Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 10

In the Assembly on Wednesday, Replying to Mr. MeGarry, the Premier said the Cabinet had that day considered a scheme for the…

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Another British Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 4

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

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Federal Parliament Early Convocation Urged

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 4

Eight members of the House of Representatives, including Sir William Irvine, have signed a communication which has been forwarded to Mr…

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