Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

348 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 18

Tasmanian Elections. Another Deadlock Expected

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 2

The Tasmanina elections took place on Saturday. The total effective votes polled were 66,756, and the number counted up to the present, is 55,491…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Queen of Allies' Day Election

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 2

The progress voting con[?]t up to p.m. yesterday showed the position of candidates as follows: Miss L. Dixon I, Miss R. Graham 2, Miss Irene Sexty 3,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Parliament Remarkable Development. Allegations of Corruption against Minister. Premier's Statement. Negotiations in Connection with Oil Monopoly. Royal Commission to Inquire. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, the Premier made a statement concerning, the allegation of corruption against the Minister for Education relative to the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

[?] of Allies Day Election

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 7

[?] voting count up to 4 [?] yesterday, showed the positions [?] as follow:—Miss L. [?] Mrs. V. I. Cohen 2, Miss R…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

State Parliament a Wandering Royal Commission. Somewhere in the [?]ackblocks." Liquor Referendum Bill. Domestic Immigrants. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 30 March 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, the Minister for Works, replying to Mr. Fitzpatrick, who asked what had become of the Public Works Committee, replied that…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Queen of Allies Day Election

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 30 March 1916 · page 2

The progress voting count up to 4 p.m. yesterday showed the positions of the candidates as follows:— Miss R. Graham 1. Mrs. V. [?] Cohen 2. Miss L…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Parliament Operations of the Fair Rents Court. Importations of Grain. Allegations of Favoritism in Selling. State Bakery Dealings. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, the Minister for Agriculture, replying to Mr. Fitzpatrick, said the State was responsible for the whole of the money advanced…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Queen of Allies' Day Election

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 2

The progress voting count up to 4 p.m. yesterday showed (the position of candidates as follows:—Miss R. Graham 1, Mrs. V. I. Cohen 2,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Parliament State Bakery Matter. Affidavits Read. Mr. Haynes Offered Royal Commission. Totalisator Bill Introduced. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the Minister for Labor announced that the Conference between the Assembly and the Council in connection with the Eight Hours…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Red Cross Candidate. Mrs. J. A. Riley

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 3

On Monday night nest Miss Gladys Phelps will once more delight the public with her own talent and that of her pupils. She has generously prepated an…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Queen of Allies' Day Election

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 3

The progress voting count up to 4 p.m. yesterday showed the position of candidates as follows:—Miss R. Graham [?], Miss L. Dixon 2, Mrs. V. I…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Red Cross Candidate's Stall

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 3 April 1916 · page 3

Particular attention is drawn to the [?] which will be situated next Friday, [?] April, at the Royal Hotel, and not at the post office corner. All…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Labor Wins By-election. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 3 April 1916 · page 2

The election for the Fortitude Valley vacancy in the Queensland Assembly resulted: Thomas Wilson (Labor) 2821; George Down (Liberal), 1606…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Parliament Public Works Committee. Importation of Fat Stock. Mr. Haynes' Affidavit. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 2

In the House of Assembly the Minister for Works, replying to Mr. Lang, who asked the question whether the Public Works Committee was a humbug…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Queen of Allies' Day Election

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 4

The progress voting results up to 4 p.m. yesterday showed the positions of candidates as follows:—Mrs. F. A. Chaffey 1,. Miss R. Graham 2, Miss Irene…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Red Cross Allies' Candidate— Mrs. J. A. Riley

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 4

It is most important that all members of the committee, rafflers and supporters meet at the Mechanics' Institute at 5 o'clock this (Tuesday) afternoon…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Federal Parliament. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

The Federal Ministers admit that Parliament will resume its sittings on May 10…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Parliament Numerous Questions. Interstate Wheat Conference. To Meet in a Fortnight. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Ball asked the Minister for Agriculture was he aware that a number of farmers were endeavoring to make financial…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tasmanian Election. Labor Government Defeated. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

The Tasmanian election returns were completed to-day, with the result that the Liberals have a majority of one. This means a defeat for the Labor…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

[?]Lies' Queen Election. Hundle Protest. (To the Editor.)

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 5

[?] these contests appear to be [?] and interesting method of [?] money for a most worthy cause, [?] think that anything tending…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →