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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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West Tamworth Parents and Citizen's Association. Candidate for Queen of the Allies' Day

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

The annual meeting of the above Association was held in the School Hall on Friday evening, the 18th. Mr. T. Vidler, president, in the chair…

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Queen of the Allies' Day. Professions and Bankers' Candidate

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 2

As previously stated Matron Moffitt, of the Tamworth District Hospital, has been chosen by the professions and bankers as their candidate for the…

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Latest Sport Melbourne Track Work. Autumn Candidates in Form. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 2

At Flemington to-day Woorak, with Bracken up, ran live furlongs in 1.2¼. Redfern took 1.3¼ over the same distance…

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Allies' Day Election

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 3

A meeting of the United Town and District Sports was held last night to make ararngements for supporting the Trades Industrial Unions in Securing the…

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Telegrams SYDNEY, Wednesday, 11 a.m. State Parliament

The North Western Courier · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

A number of industrial bills will be brought forward by the Ministry during the forthcoming session, which, it is expected, will last five or six weeks…

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Parliament on Tuesday. Renovations to House Ready. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 2

The Premier says the renovations of Parliament House are sufficiently forward to permit business to proceed without interruption on Tuesday…

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Allies Day the Election of a Queen. Tamworth Enthusiasm. Who the Candidates Are and What Their Supporters Are Doing

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 2

The person who invented a Queen competition, like most of the world's greatest benefactors is unknown to fame. Whoever he, or possibly she,…

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Allies Day. Queen of the Day Election

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 3

The Allies' Day Committee invites nominations of candidates for Queen of Miles bay up to Tuesday, 29th February Candidates must be nominated in…

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Election of a Queen. (To the Editor)

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 2

Sir,—In perusing your issue of Saturday I was astonished and perplexed at your reference to a committee—"The Town Sports"—as a nondescript body…

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Next State Elections. Liberals and Progressives Not to Clash

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 2

An important understanding has been arrived at between the Liberal party, led by Mr. Wade, and the Progressive party, with which Mr. Beeby is associated…

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State Parliament the Late Mr. Moxham. Military Rioters. Question of Reinstating 1000 Lost Men. Important Point Raised. SYDNEY

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

On the re-assembling of the Assembly to-day Messrs. Bruntnell and Graffaure were sworn in. The Premier moved that the House…

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State Parliament Price of Wheat and the "Cheap Loaf." Anti-German Resolutions. Mr. Haynes Wants Public Service Dismissals. Proposal Defeated. SYDNEY

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

In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Waddell asked the Minister for Railways was be aware it that a great deal of inconvenience and loss were being…

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State Parliament Liquor Referendum Bill Recruiting Shortage. Mr. Holman Taking Immediate Action. Destitute Wives and Families. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, the Premier, replying to Dr. Arthur, said the drafting of the Liquor Referendum Bill was not yet complete. He was [?] for Yanco…

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City Council Elections. Successful Ouster Application. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 2

The Full Court ousted Arthur Vernon from his position of Alderman of the City Council. Mr. Richards, ex Lord Mayor, who…

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State Elections Progressives and Liberals in Line. To Fight Labor-Socialists

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 March 1916 · page 1

The Progressives and the Liberals will stand shoulder to shoulder to shoulder in the next State elections. There will be no triangular contests as far as they…

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State Parliament Commodities Commission. Questions Asked. State Children and German Guardians. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, the Minister for Works, replying to Mr. Wade, stated that both the Liquor and Referendum Bill and the Enemy Disfranchisement…

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State Parliament Third Rail Scheme. Question of Dismissing Germans. Soldiers and Voting. SYDNEY

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

In the Assembly to-day, the Minister for Railways, replying to Mr. Ball, said since the third rail test was made at Tocumwal negotiations had taken place…

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Brisbane Notes. Water Board Election

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 6

The expected has happened, organisation has once more outdisaneed dirorganisation and Labor has won the Water Board election, securing the…

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A.W.U. at Armidale. State Elections

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 5

A successful meeting of the Armidale P.L.L. was held at the A.W.U. office, Eeardy-street, on the 2nd instant. The annual balance-sheet was read and…

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Red Cross Queen Candidate. Mrs. J. A. Riley

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

On Monday evening a most successful euchre party was hold for the Red Cross Queen candidate, Mrs. Allsop generously donated the winning and…

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