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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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Polling Places in Tamworth District

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 2

Subdivision of Nundle.—Nundle (Public. School), Bowling Alley Point (Public School), Goonoo Goonoo (Post Office) Hanging Rock (Public School), Lower…

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Polling in the States. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 30 October 1916 · page 2

As far as the city and suburbs were concerned polling was conducted in the most orderly manner. There were one or two small disturbances, but these…

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DlSTURBANCE at Polling Booth, Three Arrests. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 30 October 1916 · page 2

A disturbance occurred in front of polling booth in Surry Hills yesterday afternoon, as a result, of which three men were arrested. A "Yes" mtor car,…

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The Referendum. Big Vote for "No." Gwydirs Voice Solid No Conscription. Record Polling Everywhere

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 October 1916 · page 2

Saturday last, the notable day that will live for over in the annals of Australian history as a nation's first awakening to its responsibilities in…

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State Parliament on Tuesday. Momentous Development Expected. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 30 October 1916 · page 2

The State Parliament will meet on Tunesday.The session will probably torminate at the end of the week. It is expected in some quarters that…

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Last Federal Election

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 30 October 1916 · page 2

The total number of votes polled in the New England Electorate during the last Federal Election was 24,550. For the' Tamworth Subduvision 4200 votes…

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Melbourne Cup Candidates. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 2

Andelosia is regarded as an unlikely runner in the Melbourne Cup; Cetigne appears to have recovered from, his recent indisposition. Quinologist Wallace…

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Mock Election. Successful Candidate's Speech

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 2

Appended is the speech delivered by Miss Hayward, at the recent mock election held by the Literary Debating Society to elect aldermen:—…

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State Parliament Questions Regarding Coalition a Short Sitting. SYDNEY, Tuesday Night

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly, Mr. Holman stated that he had received to-day the resignation of Mr. Estell, Minister for Labor and Industry, and with great regret had…

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State Cabinet Leaders Agree on Coalition. Prolongation of Stale Parliament. Mr. Estell Resigns. Further Resignations Expected. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 2

Mr.Holman and and Mr. Wade have agreed to the prolongation of the life of the State Parliament for the duration or the war and six months afterwards, and…

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State Parliament. Notice of Censure Motion. Railway Amendment Bill. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 2 November 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. Durack, with the permission of the Speaker, stated that the leader of the dissenting party gave notice that to-morrow he would move…

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Cup and Derby Candidates. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 2 November 1916 · page 2

Jnan Fernandez is reported [?] done a great gallop at Adelaide yesterday. Carlita is showing slight signs of lameness, but all the same, was never…

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Derby and Cup Candidates. Latest Gallops. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 3

Mafioso surprised the onlookers at Caulfield by covering n mile and a aquniter in 2.12. Great interest was evinced in a bout between Sasanoff and Kilboy…

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Referendum Negative Majority Shows Shrinkage. Over 2,000,000 Counted.. Will There Be General Election?

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 2

The "No" majority showed a further slight reduction, and late last night stood at 76,000. The count is proceeding very slowly, and it will be…

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SUBMARINES. America Awaiting Further Details. Questions Influencing Election. Odds Turned Against President. (Reuter's Telegram.) LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 2

The Washington State Department is still awaiting details of the Marina sinking. It will probably be ten days before the facts are known…

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Latest Track Work. Cup and Derby Candidates. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 2

At Fllemington this morning the course and tracks were in capital order. Thana ran five furlongs in evens; Wallace Isinglass galloped a couple of miles at…

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Derby and Cup. How Candidates are Shaping. Latest Betting. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 2

All eyes centred on Shepherd King on the Caulfield tracks this morning. He. were a bandage on his near front leg, but otherwise appeared alright. An…

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State Parliament Questions Concerning Coal Crisis. Motion of Censure. Moved by Mr. Durack. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 8 November 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly the Premier annonneed the resignation of Mr. Griffith and the acceptance of same by the Governor…

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The Postponed Cup. What Candidates ate Doing. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 8 November 1916 · page 2

The Cup postponement will have the effect of keeping several horses in the field which would have dropped out today had the race been run. Lavendo is,…

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State Parliament Censure Motion. Opposition Leader's Speech. Appeal for United Action. SYDNEY, Wednesday,Night

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 November 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly the debate on the motion of censure was resumed by Mr. Wade,who said he did not seen any effective arguments put forward by the…

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