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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 6

Mr. B. R. O'CONOR, the Deputy-President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock thin afternoon…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1916 · page 4

Mr. R. B. O'CONOR, the Deputy President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 5

Mr. B. B. O'CONOR, the Deputy President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon…

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Bye-election. Mr. Gibson Bowles Defeated. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1916 · page 5

The Market Harborough bye-election has resulted in the return of Mr. Harris, a Coalitionist. The voting was:—Mr. Harris, 7836; Mr…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Trade-union Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 4

Mr. B. B. O'CONOR, Deputy President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock tills afternoon. Sir JOSEPH CARRUTHERS brought up…

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Prisoners in Germany. Question in Parliament. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 7

In the printed list of questions and answers circulated in the Legislative Assembly to-night, the following appears:— Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Premier:…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Trade-union Bill Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 8

Mr. B. B. O'CONOR, the Deputy-President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Liquor Referendum. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1916 · page 5

Mr. B. B. O'CONOR, Deputy-President, took the chair in the Legislative Council this afternoon. The Trade Union (Amendment) Bill was…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Eight-hour Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 5

Hr. B. B. O'CONOR, Deputy President, took the chair in the Legislative Council at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. The Liquor Referendum Bill, the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Eight-hour Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 5

Mr. B. B. O'CONOR, the Deputy President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon…

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British Bye-election. Liquor Supporter Defeated. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 5

The bye-election for the representation of Hyder in the House of Commons resulted in the return of Mr. Jacobsen (Coalitionist), who polled 4089 votes. His…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Liquor Referendum. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 5

Mr. R. D. MEAGHER, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, took the chair at half-past sour o'clock this afternoon. Mr. HOLMAN, the Premier and…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sunday Trading Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 7

Mr. B. B. O'CONOR, Deputy-President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Mr. WILSON gave notice of his…

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The Eveleigh Strike. Reference in Parliament. Hopes of Settlement. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 6

The situation in connection with the strike at Eveleigh remains unchanged. The outlook to-day was not bright. Some of the strikers talk of resorting to…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sunday Trading Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 5

Mr. B. B. O'CONOR, the Deputy President, took the chair in the Legislative Council at half-past four o'clock this afternoon…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Grain Elevator Bill Shelved. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 5

Mr. B. B O'CONOR, Deputy President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Sir CHARLES MACKELLAR was…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 5

Mr. B. B. O'CONOR, Deputy President, took the chair in the Legislative Council at half-pest four o'clock this afternoon. The Superannuation, Bill was read a third…

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America's Presidency. Another Candidate. Washington

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 5

A movement has been started to induce Senator Elihu Root to run for the Presidency. It is widely favoured, even Colonel…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney Harbour Bridge. Council Holds Up the Bill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 5

Mr. B. B. O'CONOR, Deputy-President of the Legislative Council, took the cha'r at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. The Irrigation Amendment Bill and the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney Harbour Bridge. Council's Vote Rescinded. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 7

Mr. B. B. O'CONOR, the Deputy-president of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon…

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