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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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Prorogation of State Parliament. Members for Conscription Campaign. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 September 1916 · page 2

The joint organising committee conlisting of representatives of the Miniserial and Opposition parties in the Assembly which has been appointed to…

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Election of Anglican Bishop of Armidale. The Rev. W. Wentworth Shields

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 September 1916 · page 8

The Rev. W. F. Wentworth-Shields, incumbent of St. James' Church, Kingstreet, Sydney, was yesterday elected Bishop of Armidale at the General…

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Federal Parliament. Referendum Bill Passes All Stages. Labor Supporters Deliver Strong Speeches. MELBOURNE

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 25 September 1916 · page 2

In the Senate, Senator Lynch (W. A.) in a fiery speech, supported conscription, claiming that Laborites must support the Referendum principle,…

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Rupublican Candidate Favorite. (Published in "The Times.") New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 25 September 1916 · page 2

Mr. Rooseveit and Mr. Tatt have agreed to a public reconciliation in Mr. Hughes interests. The insurance rates on the elections…

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State Parliament. Chidley Again Arrested. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 September 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day Mr. Hollis asked the Minister for Railways if he was aware that owing to the strike of fettlers on the Broken Hill tramways a…

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State Parliament. Australia Day Funds. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 28 September 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the State Treasurer, in reply to Mr. Nesbitt, said the quantity of hay, straw and chaff earned by rail to Sydney from the…

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State Parliament I.W.W. CASES. Questions Asked in the House. Maltese Laborers. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, Mr. McGirr asked the Acting-premier whether he was aware that four members of the I.W.W. were arrested and charged with…

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Progressive Candidate for the Liverpool Plains. Mr. E. J. Lowe Selected

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 1

On Thursday, 21st inst., at 6 p.m. the ballot closed for the selection of a candidate to carry the Prograssive party flag for the Liverpool Plains…

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Scene in Parliament. Mr. Holman and "Junta." Will Not Be Dictated To

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 8

A scene occurred in the LegislativeAssembly during the debate on the question of giving votes to soldiers in the trenches. An Amendment, moved…

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Federal Parliament. Compulsory Training Exemption Appeals. Senate Declines to Adjourn Indefinitely. MELBOURNE

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 2

In the Senate to-day Senator Pearce answering several question said no agents or lawyers would he allowed in the conscription appeals. Appoallants…

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Progressive Candidate for Kamoi. Narrabri

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 3

At the conference of delegates of teh Progressive Leagues held at Narrabri yesterday to select a candidate to contest the Namoa, Mr. W. E. Wearne, of…

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State Parliament Adjourns. Members to Go On Referendum Campaign. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

At a formal meeting of the Assembly to-day the Premier moved the adjournment of the House until October 31. He explained that the representative…

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Part of Parliament

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 4

By the way talking of unanimity it was remarked in an earlier paragraph that everyone favors the amusement tax; as some managers of shows have made a…

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A National Parliament

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 October 1916 · page 8

Concealed somewhere behind the suggestions in respect to a Nation al Parliament for this State are certain people who are pulling…

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Polling Places

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 4

Attention is drawn to the advertisement appearing in this issue detailing the list of Polling Places. and the location of [?]ths…

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Greece Under Allies' Thumb. Athens Dominated. King and Parliament Watched. (Published in "The Times.") ATHENS

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 23 October 1916 · page 2

The disarmament of Greece continues. Admiral Durournet has appointed anofficer with full power, including…

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Melbourne Cup Candidates. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 2

Shepherd King appeared on the Caulfield tracks this morning, looking in great heart.He merely cantered along the tan Sasanoff was also doing…

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Voting at the Refer on[?]um. Polling Day, Saturday, the 28th OCTOBER,1916

Manilla Express · Wednesday 25 October 1916 · page 3

The Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth points out for the information of all concerned: -- (1) That a quali[?]ed elector who,…

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Voting at the Referendum. Polling Day, Saturday, October 28, 1916

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 26 October 1916 · page 1

The Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth, points out for the information of all concerned:- (1) That a qualified elector who, in…

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Late Telegrams New National Party Formed. By Messrs. Holman, Wade and Beeby. To Contest Next Elections. All Arrangements Completed. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 26 October 1916 · page 2

Arrangements for the launching of a National Party in New South Wales politics have received an impulse during the past few days…

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