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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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American Presidential Election. Judge Hughes Successful. (Reuter's Telegram.) LONDON,Tuesday

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

Judge Hughes has been elected President of the United States. Judges Hughes carried the State of New York.The Republican National…

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The Latest Presidential Election. Hughes Captures All Northern States. "Fitting Reply to Germany". Roosevelt Gratified. (Reuter's Telegram.) VANCOUVER

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

Republican leaders are grateful. Mr. George W. Perkins said that Hughes carried every Northern State, with the possible exception of Ohio. The crux…

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State Parliament Censure Debate Continued. Angry Scene. Mr. Boston's Accusation. SYDNEY,Thursday Night

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 2

The Assembly to-day sat at 2.30 for the purpose of discussing Mr.Durack's motion, which was resumed by Mr.McGirr, who said that he regretted the…

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Presidential Election Uncertain. Democrats Have Lead in Congress Both Claim Victory. (Reutor's Telegram.) LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 2

Reuter's New York correspondent says that while the returns from the Eastern States yesterday and the claims of the Republicans in the Middle West made the…

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Scene in State Parliament. Two Members Fight

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 2

Mr. Boston. Member for Wagga, and Mr. Grimm Member for Ashburnham, were the principals in a little affair in one of the corridors outside the Legrs…

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Wilson's Election. All Former Precedents Upset. New York a Loser. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 13 November 1916 · page 2

Politicians are utterly dazed at the result of the election. Their cherished traditions have been upset. No President had previously been elected…

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American Presidential Election. (United Service.) LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 13 November 1916 · page 2

The latest official figures in the Amerrican Presidential election are: Wilson 269, Hughes 247…

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Presidential Election. Wilson's Majority Represents 400,000 Votes. (Reuter's Telegram). LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 2

The largest winner in Wall Street election betting won 300,000 dollars. Dr. Wilson would receive a million more votes than were cast for Taft…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the Minister for Agriculture in reply to Mr. Ball, said negotiations were in progress to continue the agreement with the…

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State Political Crisis. National Cabinet. Mr. Black Candidate for New Position. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

The political situation is unchanged. Though the National Cabinet has been practically completed the selection of new members requires retification by…

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Parliament to Meet on November 29. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

After the Federal Cabinet meeting Mr. Hughes said that Parliament would be called together on November 29…

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ALLIES' INTENTIONS'lN GREECE., Questions in Parliament. (Renter's Telegram.) LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

In the Commons Lord Cecil indicated that the Allies were considering further stens to protect Venizclists from persecution…

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State Parliament National State Cabinet. New Ministers. Mr. Wade Not in Team

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

The personnel of the State National Cabinet the Premier, officially stated on Tuesday night, is as follows-—Mr. W. A. HOLMAN, Premier and…

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State Parliament Questions Regarding Coal Strike. No Stale Action for the Present. Wheat Growing. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the Premier, in answer to questions relating to the coal strike, said that the conference arranged by the Federal Government was…

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General War News Britain's Food Dictator. Supremely Important Position. Lloyd George Mentioned. Lord Northeliffe Not a Candidate. (Published in "the Times.") LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 2

The political correspondent of the "Times" says members of the House of Commons are intensely interested in the supremely important appointment of…

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National Party and Election

Manilla Express · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 8

Regarding the conditions which the leader of the Liberal Party considered to be a sine qua[?]non of success this is getting down to essential…

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State Parliament Curtailment of Gas and Electricity. Prolongation Bill. Mr. Stuart-Robertson Attacks Premier. All Night and All Day Sitting. Coal Strike. Mr. Hughes Hopes End by Wednesday Next. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 2

The Assembly sat throughtout the night, dealing witht the Bill to curtail the supply of gas and electricity throughout the Metropolitan area. The Bill passed…

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Day Sittings of Parliament. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 20 November 1916 · page 2

It is probable that the Queensland Parliament will meet in the morning in order to avoid the necessity of night sittings and the undue prolongation of…

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State Parliament Meets Formally. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 21 November 1916 · page 2

The Assembly met formally this afternoon and immediately adjourned till to-morrow…

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Late Telegrams Petition to the Governor. Against Prolongation of Parliament. Presented by P.L.L. President. Cool Reception. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 21 November 1916 · page 2

At noon to-day Mr. Doyle, President and Grand Secretary of the P.L.L., wait ed upon the Governor at Government House to present him a petition…

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