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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Parliament Adjourns. Member for Murray Dead. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 2

When Parliament assembled to-day Mr. Fuller expressed the sorrow felt among members at the death of Mr. R. Scobie, M.L.A., for the Murray. He said that…

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Another Demonstration. Adela Pankhurst Arrested. "Force Doors of Parliament." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 2

Another demonstration took place outside Federal Parliament House this afternoon. As a result Miss Adela Pankhurst was arrested on a charge of…

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Federal Parliament Government's Attitude in Industrial Crisis. Prime Minister Causes Sensation. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 2

In the House, of Representatives to-day Mr: Hughes told Sir Win. Irvine that the Government's policy towards the industrial crisis was clearly…

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Federal Parliament Strike Questions. Supply Bill. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes told Mr. J. A. Boyd that the National Service Bureau had been established under Inspector-General…

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Questions in Parliament. Germans Not Asked to Replace Strikers. Reply to Strike Committee. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the Acting-Premier asked for notice of a number of questions arising out of the strike as to whether the Public Service employees…

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State Parliament. Conserving Coal Supplies. Amendment Bill Passed. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 2

In the Legislative Council the Gas and Electric Light Conservation Bill passed all stages with little comment. In introducing the Coal Mines…

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Federal Parliament Wartime Profits Bill. Railway Bill Passes Senate. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes told Mrs. Boyd that all the overseas freight arrangements must go through the shipping department. He…

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Municipal Elections. Extraordinary Vacancy. Candidate Alldis Speaks

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 August 1917 · page 4

On Thursday evening, Mr. Frank Aldis, the endorsed candidate of the Narrabri Municipal Reform Association, addressed the electors from a…

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Victorian Elections. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 20 August 1917 · page 2

It is believed that the Victorian general elections will take place in two months' time…

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State Parliament Strike Situation Discussed. "Misleading the Public." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. A. Edden resented the alleged statement of the Opposition that of Thursday night last he left Parliament because the Coal…

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Federal Parliament Another Socialist Demonstration. Three Arrests. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 2

In the House of Representatives this afternoon notice was given to introduce a motion for the appointment of committees of public accounts and public works…

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State. Parliament Refusal to Appoint Strike Tribunal. Deprecated by Opposition Leader. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. J. Storey) gave notice of the following motion:— "That in the opinion of the House the…

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Federal Parliament. Defence Bill Passes Senate. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 2

The Senate discussed the Defence Bill in committee. Senator Bolton moved a new clause prohibiting aliens or descendants being appointed officers…

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State Parliament Strike Tribunal Wanted. Opposition Censure Motion Defeated. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 24 August 1917 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Fuller, in reply to Mr. Storey said that the Government still adhered to the decision refusing to accept the Opposition's censure motion…

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"Don't Play the Goat" Scene in Federal Parliament. Member Suspended. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 25 August 1917 · page 2

The Senate, after discussion, passed the New Works and Buildings Bill through ill stages. and adjourned until Wednesday, September 5. On the motion of…

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Municipal Elections

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 August 1917 · page 2

The elections to fill the extraordinary vacancies in the Narrabri Municipal Council were held on Saturday last and resulted in both seats being…

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National Candidate for Murray. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 August 1917 · page 2

A conference at Hay selected Mr. B. J. Doe, as the Nationalist candidate for Murray…

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State Parliament Many Strike Questions. Allegations by Labor Members. Denials by Acting Premier. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 August 1917 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Page asked Mr. Ball whether it was a fact that seven locomotives were being shunted at Evelelgh when they collided, and…

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Narrabri Municipal Election. Narrabri

Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 August 1917 · page 3

For the extraordinary vacancies in the Narrabi Municipal Council, Mr. P. J. Levy was for the North Ward, and Mr. J. Hinds for the Danger Wara,…

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State Parliament Queensland Premier's Action. Fusilade of Strike Questions. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 30 August 1917 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Estelle asked Mr. Fuller whether he was aware that the Government was en[?]ing men for work in coal mines who…

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