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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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Upper Hunter By-election. Presentation to Nationalist Organisers. Labor's Charges Ridiculed. MUSWELLBROOK

Daily Observer · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 6

At a social gathering to the National organisers, Mr. Hugh Campbell and Mrs. Bethel, held in the School of Arts last night, hon. T. C. While presided, and…

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Telegrams. the State Parliament. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 June 1918 · page 2

An effort will be made to conclude the debate on the Address Reply in the Assembly on Wednesday night. The general opinion is that it will not…

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Federal Parliament. Both Houses Adjourn. Melbourne

Daily Observer · Monday 17 June 1918 · page 2

The Senate sat until 3.25 a.m. yesterday discussing the Supply Bill and Estimates, both of which were finally passed…

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State Parliament. Checking Seditious Utterances. Premier's Strong Attitude. Disfranchisement Promised. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 June 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. W. Cameron, the newly-elected member for Upper Hunter, was sworn in amid Government applause…

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State Parliament. Inferior Boots Bill Beeby Deprecates Peace Talk. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 20 June 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier said he would consider the introduction of a measure to prevent the selling of inferior boots and shoes to the public…

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Roumania's Forced Peace. King Opens Parliament. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 4

Amsterdam reports: A message from Bukharest says that loud cheers greeted the King's appearance at the opening of Parliament. The statement in his speech…

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State Parliament. Seditious Language Cases. Life Passes for Disabled Soldiers. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly the Leader of the Opposition asked the Premier if there was any truth in the rumor that the State Government has sent a long…

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Political Amenities. Trouble in Queensland Parliament. "You are a Scoundrel." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 22 June 1918 · page 2

During the debate on the Initiative and Referendum Bill in the Queensland Legislative Assembly, Mr. Fry (Nationalist) said the proposed measure was a benefit for…

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British By-election. London

Daily Observer · Monday 24 June 1918 · page 2

At the Clapham Parliamentary by-election the figures were:—Green (Coalitionist) 4512; H. Beamish (Independent) 3331:…

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Late Sport. Grand National Candidates. Some Good Galiops. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 26 June 1918 · page 2

A number of Grand National candi dates were at work at Caulfield this morning. Booligal ran ten furlongs in 2.29. Wallalo covered nine furlongs in…

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State Parliament. Country Fish Sales. Exhaustive Enquiry to be Made. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Holman regretted that Mr. Watt could not attend the House to-morrow to address he members, owing to illness…

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State Parliament. Better Train Service Wanted. To Bring Produce From Country. Question of Fallowing Advance. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. T. R. Bavin asked the Premier whether the Government intended to allow members to discuss constitutional relations…

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The Federal Parliament. Mr. Watt's Opportunity

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 July 1918 · page 1

[?] of Messrs Cook and [?] London led to what was [?] for reaching reconstruction of the Ministry. It was not merely…

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State Parliament. Price of Strychnine. Complaints Against a Member. Royal Commission Refused. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly Dr. Arthur asked the Minister for Agriculture a question regarding the shortage of strychnine. He asked that the matter be put in the…

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State Parliament. Soldiers v. CITIZENS. Carriage of Racehorses. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. McGirr made a personal explanation in regard to his remarks last night. He said he withdrew that portion of his speech…

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Recruiting Campaign. Parliament to Adjourn. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 5

Mr. Holman slated that it has been decided to adjourn Parliament at the end of next week for the purpose of enabling members to devote themselves to the…

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State Parliament. the Ten Hour Day. Governor and the Opposition. Country Technical Schools. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Ruckley asked the Minister for Railways whether he would consider the advisability of granting an increase of a…

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Clare Seat. Likely Labor Candidates. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 8 July 1918 · page 2

Mr. H. P. Lazzarini, M.L.A., a local clothier named Lavelle, and Mr. Greg McGirr, M.L.A., the State member for Yass, are expected to have been…

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Victoria's Prosperity. Governor's Speech in Parliament. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 July 1918 · page 2

The Victorian Parliament opened to-day. The Governor in his speech stated that the agricultural outlook in the State had been fairly well maintained, and…

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Next Elections. To Run Own Candidates

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 July 1918 · page 2

A motion that the Progressive party retain its political identity was carried. A resolution from Marrar that "In the Association's interests, and to preserve…

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