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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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Queensland Elections

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 4

Nominations of candidates for the Queensland general elections closed on Saturday. For the 72 seats there are 153 candidates. In seven…

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State Parliament. Industrial Arbitration Bill. Discouraging Strikes. Mr. Beeby Defends His Policy. SYD[?]

Daily Observer · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Arbitration Amendment Bill was further considered in Committee. There was considerable discussion on…

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English General Election. Not Before October 1. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 2

The "Daily News" lobbyist says the Government holds that the new Elec[?]oral Act precludes a general election before October 1…

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Queensland Elections How the Campaign Is Going. Labor Prospects. The Rival Battle Cries

Daily Observer · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 7

Dr. Kidston, regarded by a good many people, including some Brisbane news paper men, as the finest political tactician who has led a party to an election…

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PARLIAMENT. Close of Present Session. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 2

The present session of the State Legislature will close next week, after passing the Arbitration Amendment Bill…

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Canadian Election Figure No Daylight-saving. Trans-Continental Wireless Suite. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 2

A Vancouver message states: As analysis of the figures of the recent Federal elections in Canada show that 1,022,000 Canadians voted to support Sir…

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Cockburn Shire. Result of Extraordinary Election

Daily Observer · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 1

The extraordinary election to fill the [?] in A. Riding, Cockburn Shire, caused by the resignations of ex-Crs. Walker and Denning, resulted in, a very…

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Flemington Gallops. Cup Candidates at Work. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 2

At Flmington yesterday Prince Bardolph covered a mile and a half on the sand in 2.44. The last mile took 1.48½. Rosanna did a mile and a half in 2.45,…

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State Parliament. Sydney, Tuesday, 9.30 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 3

The second session of the State Parliament will be concluded on Friday…

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Nationalist Anxiety Want Early Meeting of Parliament. "Should be Better Understanding." SYDNEY. Mon"day

Daily Observer · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 2

A Melbourne message states that a considerable number of members of the Federal Nationalist party desire an early meeting of the Commonwealth Parliament…

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State Parliament. Miners From Victoria. Shipbuilding on Point of Starting. Arbitration Bill Dehate. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Leader of the Opposition asked the Min­ister for Labor and industry, to inform the House if there was any truth in the…

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State Parliament. All Night Sitting. Arbitration Bill Passed. Carly Closing Eill. To Be Taken Next Session. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat until 4.30. this morning, considering the Arbitration Bill in committee. The Bill is practically completed. It is expected…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Meets. Arbitration Bill Considered. SYDNEY, Wednesday. '

Daily Observer · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 2

The Legislative Council met today to consider the Arbitration Amendment Bill. The second reading was moved by Mr. Fitzgerald, who said that the Minister…

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State Parliament. Members Ask Questions. Mr. Cochrane on "Judicial Bullies." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

In the Assembly today, the Leader of the Opposition asked the Government for the appointment of a commission with comprehensive powers to inquire into the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council Meets. Estates for Soldiers. Second Reading of Arbitration Bill SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 2

The Legislative Council on the moti[?] of Mr. Garland, to-day approved of the purchase of four estates under the Closer Settlement Act for soldiers…

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Upper Hunter By-election. Mr. Cameron, Nationalist Candidate. MUSWELLBROOK

Daily Observer · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 2

Ninety-one delegates representing the Nationalists of the Upper Hunter, assembled here yesterday to choose a candidate for the bye-election, caused by the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Arbitration Bill in Committee

Daily Observer · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday. In the Legislative Council to-day the Arbitration Hill was further considered in committee. On clause 5 Mr. Brooks moved an…

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State Parliament. Inquiries Into "X" Disease. Australian Wheat. Unsaleable. Frozen Rabbits for America. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the Speaker ruled Mr. Buckley out or order, when he asked the Assistant Treasurer, in the absence of the Premier, if it was a…

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Doctors Amused. Parliament Cannot Coerce Them. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 2

A Melbourne message states that a Bill to provide for what is practically a compulsory agreement between me doctors and friendly societies has been…

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State Parliament. Coal Camps' Expenditure. Tram Passes for Crippled Soldiers. Council and Arbitration Bill. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, replying to Mr. Lang, Mr. Fitzpatrick said the Government's policy on the question of carrying out public works with funds…

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