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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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Bingara By-election. (To the Editor.)

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 June 1916 · page 5

Sir,—In thanking you for previous Cavor. I will again ask if you will kindly permit me per medium of your valuable columns to congratualte Mr…

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No Home Rule Parliament. British Ministers Unwilling During the War. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 22 June 1916 · page 2

The "Daily Telegraph" says it is certain Ministers are unwilling to see a Home Rule Parliament established during the war…

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General Election. Labor Party Preparing for the Fray. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 2

The general election is very much in the minds of politicians at the present time. The Premier this morning presided…

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Date of Elections

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 5 July 1916 · page 2

Although the date of the forthcoming elections has not yet been decided the Ministerial organising committee at present favors December, and it is…

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Mr. Beeby's Address. Reason for Agreement with Liberals. Contesting the Next Elections. Points of Policy. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 2

At the Farmers and settlers corference Mr. Beeby, in the course of an address dealing with the joint election programme of the Liberals and…

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Hungarlan Parliament

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 3

An Amsterdam message states that at Buda[?]es there was a stormy sitting of the Chamber on Wednesday when the Hungarian Minister was…

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Tamworth 'Mechanics' Institute. Election of Officers

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 4

The annual meeting in connection with the Tamworth Mcchanhts Institute was held on Wednesday evening, Mr. H. T. Adams (president), presiding…

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Opening of State Parliament. Censure Motion Expected on Tuesday. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 17 July 1916 · page 2

Members expect the amendment to the Address-in-Reply to be movea by Mr. Wade on Tuesday. The Government however is certain…

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Diminution in Crime. Becoming Virtuous by Act of Parliament. GUNNEDAH

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 July 1916 · page 3

The Quarter Sessions opened under the, presidency of Judge Bevan, but as there were no criminal cases the Deputy Sheriff, Mr. McDonagh, presented the…

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State Parliament Governor's Speech. Legislative Programme far the Session. Position of Mr. Griffiths. Challenged by Opposition Leader. Petrol Inquiry Questions. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 July 1916 · page 2

Parliament was opened to-day. The Governor's speech referred to the substantial progress being made by the Allies, and expressed gratification at…

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Liquor Question and the Elections

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 19 July 1916 · page 2

The N.S.W. Temperance Alliance has decided to enter the field of politics and has prepared two questions which candidates will be expected to…

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State Parliament Wheat Wastage. Less This Year than Formerly. Farmers Run No Risks. Mr. Wade Criticises Government. Soaring Taxation and Unproductive Railways. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 20 July 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the Attorney-General, replying to Mr. Wade, said after his intimation in the press that prosecutions would follow in the case…

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Minting of Federal Parliament. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 2

Senator Pearce announced to-day that the Federal Parliament will meet on August 30…

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State Parliament Fair Rent Court. Mr. Griffith and Morgan's Trial. Six O'clock Closing of Hotels. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, the ActingPremier, replying to Mr. Fuller, said he regretted that it was a fact the water supply at cataract dam was very low…

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State Parliament Exit the Commodities Commission. Replaced by Federal Board. Position of the Wheat Crop. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 26 July 1916 · page 2

In the Asembly to-day Mr. Ball asked the Attorney-General was he prepared to make any statement in regard to the position of the Necessary…

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State Parliament Position of Public Hospitals. Fees Paid to N.C.C. Members. Mr. Wade Wants 6 O'clock Closing in Parliament. Government's Financial Statement. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 27 July 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, (the-Minister for Lands, replying to Mr., Hunt, said he would be pleased to take steps to eradicate prickly pear in his electorate…

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Privilege of Parliament. Exempted from 6 O'Clock Closing SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 28 July 1916 · page 2

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly stated to-day that law as it existed had specifically definicely exempted Parliament House from the operation of…

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State Parliament Still the Wheat Problem. Case of Mr. Reed. High Rate of Works Expenditure. Government Severely Criticised. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 28 July 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, Mr Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he could give the House any idea as to the quantity of wheal…

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Meeting of Parliament

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 29 July 1916 · page 6

Senator Pearce has formally, announced that parliament is to meet on the 30th August. It is calculated that the date will give Mr. Hughes some three…

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State Parliament Labor's Beneficial Policy. Members Say Caused Increased Production. Promise to Wheat Farmers. Denied by Minister for Agriculture. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 29 July 1916 · page 2

When the Assembly met at 11 o'clock this morning, Mr. Minahan resumed the debate on the Address-in-Reply, and said the Minister for Lands had shown…

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