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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Sit. Alexander Peacock, Premier, moved the second reading of Liquor Referendum Bill to determine the hours during which sales…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Workmen's Compensation. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 5

Mr. FLOWERS, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at halfpast four o'clock this afternoon. Mr. FITZGERALD, the Vice-President…

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Imperial Parliament. No Peace Overtures London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 5

The Imperial Parliament has adjourned until October 10th. Replying to numerous questions in the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil,…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. the Referendum. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 4

Mr. F. FLOWERS, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. The Ashtonfields Coal Mines Railway…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 August 1916 · page 4

Mr. R. D. MEAGHER, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Mr. HAYNES asked the Chief Secretary…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Workmen's Compensation. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 August 1916 · page 7

Mr. F. FLOWERS, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. The Use of Trust Lands for War…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1916 · page 6

Mr. FLOWERS, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. The further consideration of the…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1916 · page 5

Senator GIVENS, the President of the Senate, took the chair at three o'clock this afternoon. Senator NEWLAND (W.A.) inquired…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 5

Mr. F. FLOWERS, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Dr. CREED obtained leave to bring in…

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Presidential Election. New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 5

The Republican's committee admits that Mr. Hughes' western trip failed. There was no punch in his speeches…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 5

Mr. R. D. MEAGHER, the Speaker, of the Legislative Assembly, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Mr. CUSACK asked the Premier if in…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 6

Senator, GIVENS, the President of the Senate, took the chair at half-past ten o'clock this morning. Senator MILLEN (N.S.W.) asked if the…

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Questions in State Parliament. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. Holman, the Premier, replying to Mr. Cohen, said he had received, no information from the Federal Government in…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 September 1916 · page 7

Mr. FLOWERS, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. The Testators Family Maintenance Bill…

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Victorian Parliament Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1916 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Sir Alexander Peacock, the Premier, gave notice of the introduction of a bill to provide for six o'clock…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1916 · page 5

Senator GIVENS, the President 'of the Senate, took the chair at three o'clock this afternoon. Senator READY (Tas.) asked what…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Workmen's Compensation Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1916 · page 4

Mr. F. FLOWERS, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Sir JOSEPH CARRUTHERS gave notice…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 5

Mr. F. FLOWERS, the President of the Legislative Council, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Dr. CREED moved the second reading…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 4

Mr. R. D. MEAGHER, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, took the chair at half-past four o'clock this afternoon. Mr. M'DONALD asked the Premier if his…

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 September 1916 · page 6

Sir Alexander Peacock, the State Premier in moving the second reading in the Legislative Assembly or the bill which prohibits the sale of liquor after six…

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