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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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East Cavan Election. Sinn Fein Candidate Arrested. Position of the Bishops. LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 2

The officials and members of the Central Executive of the Sinn Fein totalled 30, only seven of whom have not been arrested. They include two women and…

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Federal Parliament. Butter for Britain. Negotiation With Government. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Bruce, the member for Flinders, took the oath and his seat on live Ministerial bench…

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Special Session of Parliament. Sydney, Friday, 9 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 5

The Cabinet has practically decided to convene a special session at the State Parliament early in June, to reregister the de-registered unions. The…

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Federal Parliament. Minors Enlisting. Income Tax Bill in Senate. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, on the second reading of the War Loan Bill and Mr. Tudor's amendment against the enlistment of minors, Mr. Watt said that…

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De-Registered Unions. Parliament to Reinstate. Special Session to be Held. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 2

At an informal meeting of the Cabinet to-day it was practically decided to convene a special session of the State Parliament early in June to re-register the…

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Federal Parliament. Debate on War Loan Bill. Opposition Amendment Negatived. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives. Mr. Watt told Mr. Catts that the cruiser Brisbane did not escort Messrs. Hughes and Cook on the voyage from…

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Upper Hunter By-election. Statesmanship to Order

Daily Observer · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 5

"I did not come into this House to represent my own ideas."—Captain Toombs, Nov. 8, 1916, when member for Hurstville…

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The Upper Hunter Election. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 May 1918 · page 2

Both political parties profess to be confident of the result of the Upper Hunter by-election…

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Cabinet Meets. Parliament to Meet on June 12. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

The State Cabinet met today, all the Ministers, excepting Messrs. Fuller and Ashford being present. At the conclusion of the meeting…

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P.p. Board Election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

We would remind those interested that an election of four directors to the P.P. Board will be held at the office of the Board on Thursday next…

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Upper Hunter Election. State of Electoral Roll

Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 May 1918 · page 1

Mr. Archdale Parkhill, General Secretary of the National Association of New South Wales, slated yesterday that considerable prominence has been given to…

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Federal Parliament. Addition to Prayer. On Behalf of Fighting Men. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 30 May 1918 · page 2

The House of Representatives adopted, after debate, the following addition to the Opening Prayer on the recommendation of the Standing Orders Committee:…

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Federal Parliament. Stonewalling War Loan Bill Passed All Stages. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 2

The stonewall of the War Loan Bill for £80,000,000 was continued last night. After Mr. Fenton's amendment to borrow without interest was defeated,…

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Federal Parliament. the Anzacs Trouble Income Tax Assessment Bill. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives all the afternoon and evening were occupied by grievances. Several Opposition members protested…

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Upper Hunter Election. Chief Secretary at Murrurundi. Enthusiastic Reception. Pol[?]y of National Government Outlined MURRURUNDI

Daily Observer · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 6

The Hon. G. W. Fuller, the Chief Secretary, addressed tho electors of Murrurundi in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday night, in support of…

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The Opening of Parliament

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 June 1918 · page 8

The opening of Parliament has aroused very little interest in Brisbane; in fact, had it not been for a sense of curiosity to know what was in the…

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Federal Parliament. Fixing Meat Prices Soldiers' Repatriation Bill. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 June 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Massey Greene said that the Government was considering an alterative course to the Interstate Commissioners'…

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MOREE P.P. BOARD. Election of Directors. MOREE

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 June 1918 · page 1

The election of four directors of the P.P. Board took place yesterday, with the following result:—John E. Cory [?] J. T. W. Scott 475, R. A. Reid 471,…

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Upper Hunter By-election

Daily Observer · Monday 3 June 1918 · page 1

Mr. Archdale Parkhill, general secretary National campaign executive, writes:— On May 16, when speaking at Mus-…

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Upper Hunter Election. Mr. Macabbott Explains His Position. Why He Resigned. MURRURUNDI

Daily Observer · Monday 3 June 1918 · page 2

Mr. MacAbbott, ex-M.L.A., addressed the electors of Murrurundi last night. The Mayor presided over a large audience. Mr. MacAbbott said perhaps he was…

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