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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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Meeting of Parliament

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 4

As this session is supposed to be a continuation of last session there was no Governor's speech and no display of the latest thing in hats and dresses…

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Bingara Election. (To the Editor)

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 8

Sir,—The announcement in your issue of to-day regarding the attitude of the Liberal party as stated by Mr. Wade somewhat surprises me as an old…

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Labor Candidate for Bingara. Mr. McLelland's History

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 2

In view of the bold bid he is making for the Bingara seat as the selected Labor candidate some particulars of the life of Mr. A. McLelland, which have…

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Bingara By-election. No Progressive Opposition for Mr. McDonald. Statement by Mr. Beeby. Prospects of a Change in the Government

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 3

The leader of the Progressive party, Mr. G. S. Beeby, visited Barraba yesterday for the purpose of consulting with the local Progressive regarding…

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The Election

Manilla Express · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 4

At a meeting of the F and S District Council at Barraba yesterday it was decided that the Progressive Party would not contest the bye…

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Federal Parliament. Soldiers' Repatriation Fund. MELBOURNE

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 2

In the House or Representatives today Mr. Pigott raised the question ot the employment at Cockatoo Island of returned soldiers in plato of clerks who…

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Federal Parliament. War Pensions Amendments. MELBOURNE

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Jensen explained that the Cockatoo Island dispute was one between the manager and temporary…

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Labor Candidate for Maitland. Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 2

At the ballot for the selection of the Labor candidate to contest, the Maitland electorate at next State election Mr. William McLauohlan was selected,…

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Bingara Election. Mr. McDonald Replies to Mr. Cann

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 3

Mr. G. R. W. McDonald replied on Monday to Mr. Cann's published comments on his action in resigning his sent at Bingara…

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Bingara By-election. (To the Editor.)

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 4

Sir,—As a Liberal I shall esteem it a favor of you will kindly grant, me space in the columns of your valuable paper to express my appreciation of…

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Letters to Editor. the Bye-election

Manilla Express · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 2

Sir,--I hear with regret that it is proposed to put forward locally a unofficial Liberal candidat? for the Bingara…

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Bingara By-election. Only Two Nominations. MANILLA

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 25 May 1916 · page 2

Two nominations were received for the bye-election, viz., G. R. W. McDonald (Independent) and A. Mc[?]land (Labor)…

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The Bingara Election. (To the Editor)

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 26 May 1916 · page 3

[?]I feel that a great mistake has a made by the Progressive party in a fighting Mr. McDonald at the pro[?] election. Firstly the alleged issue…

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Bingara Election. (To the Editor)

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 6

Sir,—In your issue of May 20 Mr. A. M. Graham takes Mr. Wade to task on account of the decision of the Liberal party not to participate with a…

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Bingara By-election. Mr. McDonald's Address at Barraba

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 4

Mr. G. R.W. McDonald, addressing an election meeting at the Mechanics' Institute, Barraba, on Saturday night, referred to the tacties of Mr. Cann and…

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Parliament and its Masters Who Shall Rule

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 31 May 1916 · page 4

Whilst Parliament was discussing conscription, an later-State Labor Conference met in Melbourne and denounced conscription with all the…

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Local and General. Election of Directors

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 31 May 1916 · page 2

The annual election of directors for the Narrabri P.P. Board has resulted as follows:—George Scott 174. Albert Stafford 147, Charles Barker 142,…

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The Bingara Bye-election. (To the Editor.)

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 4

Sir,—In your issue of Friday last, the 26th May, you published a leader on the above. Kindly permit me to make a few Comments thereon in order to present…

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Bingara Election. (To the Editor.)

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 4

Sir,—I notice in your issue of 26th instant that Mr. G. A. Codrington is again offering the public what he no doubt believes to be valuable advice. H…

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Bingara By-election. Labor Campaign. Members Criticise Mr. McDonald's Attitude. BARRABA

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 2

Labor is getting busy in Bingara, and Ministers and members are finding their way to every centre of the electorate…

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