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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Polling Place to Be Changed

Daily Observer · Friday 3 August 1917 · page 2

The Commonwealth Electoral Officer (Mr. J. G. McLaren) has written to Mr. W. Massy Greene, M.P. (who is acting for General P. P. Abbott), that a…

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Federal Parliament. Railway Management Bill Discussed. Melbourne

Daily Observer · Friday 3 August 1917 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes told Mr. Sampson that in the majority of cases contracts for cornsacks, included Customs duties. Arrangements…

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State Parliament. Treasurers Financial Statement. Small Surplus Anticipated. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 3 August 1917 · page 2

In the legislative Assembly Mr. P. McGirr, the new member for Macquarie, was sworn in. The Lender of the Opposition asked…

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Late Sport. Australian Hurdles and Steeplechase. Fancied Candidates. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 3 August 1917 · page 1

Bundong and Merunqua are equal favorites for the Australian Hurdles two points shorter than Van Homreigh, the latter being one shorter than King…

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Question in Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Observer · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 2

On the motion for the adjournment of the Federal House Mr. Fen ton asked if the raiLway unions in New South Wales taking part in the strike were to be…

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Guarding Federal Parliament. Aftermath of Unemployed Deputation. Motion for Adjournment Defeated. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 2

When the House of Representatives met to-day alll doors and even the gates for the vehicle entrance at the back were guarded by police. Attendants…

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TAMWORTH P. AND A. ASSOCIATION. Election of Officers

Daily Observer · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 3

A meeting of the P. and A. Association committee was held at the Oddfellows' Hall yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance of members and…

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East Clare Election

Manilla Express · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 3

"I am out for complete and absolute independence."—Mr. de Valera (Sinn Fein, returned). "Mr. de Valera comanded a district…

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Australian Steeplechase. Fancied Candidates. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 6 August 1917 · page 2

In last night's speculation on the Australian Steeplechase, Old Mungindi retained pride of place with Cai[?]ve next in request, with Van Homreigh and…

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Government Behind Commissioners. Acting-Premier's Announcement. Fusilade of Questions in Parliament. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 8 August 1917 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the leader of the Opposition (Mr. J. Storey) moved the suspension of the Standing Orders to consider the following motion: "That the…

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Questions in Parliament. Acting Premier's Denials. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. J. Dooley asked the Acting-Premier whether he was aware that the full page proclamation issued by the Government in the…

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Greek Situation Stormy Scene in Parliament. London

Daily Observer · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 2

Reuter's Athens correspondent says that there was a stormy sitting of the Chamber. An Opposition member who denounced the press restrictions was…

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Federal Parliament. Cost of Living Inquiry. Northern Territory Administration. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes told Mr. G. H. Mackay that he would make inquiries as to the statements that the State butchers' shops…

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Australian Steeplechase. Fancied Candidates. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 1

Old Mungindi is now a very short priced favorite for the Australian Steeplechase, being four points harder than Caibye and Van Homreigh. Then…

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Federal Parliament. War Time Profits Bill. Labor Leader's Motion of Censure. Increase in Spirit Duties. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 11 August 1917 · page 2

In the Federal House of Representatives to-day the debate was resumed on the second rending of the War Time Profits Bill by Mr. Tudor, who…

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Elections and Law

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 3

The appeal of Alfred Hugh Beresford Conroy against the decision of the Chief Judge in Equity (Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson) in not granting an…

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Debate in Parliament. Sydney, Wednesday. 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 2

During a lengthy debate in the Legislative Assembly last night, the Government declined to depart from the attitude it had taken up in regard to…

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Federal Parliament. War Time Profits Bill Amendments. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 2

The Federal Cabinet discussed the War-Times Profit Bill and adopted some amendments with a view to meeting some of the objections raised to a…

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State Parliament. Labor Leader's Denunciation. Attack on Chief Commissioner. Government Has No Chance of Winning. Mr. Beeby's Reply. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Storey, leader of the Opposition, said the Acting Premier's statements regarding the number of men who had returned to work…

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Musical Examinations. Successful Candidates

Daily Observer · Wednesday 15 August 1917 · page 1

The results of the theoretical, examination in connection with the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music, have just came to hand. Of the 24…

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