From Stone Quarry to Parliament. the Romance of William Webster, Postmaster-general
The Ron, William Weaster Postmaster-General of Australia, was born on June 7th, 1860, in Liverpool, England. His pareuts were poor and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections
Politics & elections, 1919
574 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 10 of 29
Obviating Bye-elections. Sydney
The Government, during the coming session, intends to submit a proposal with the object of obviating bye-elections, and the fixing of a definite and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament. Walsh's Hunger Strike. Wooden Ships Unsatisfactory. Turnover of Butter. MELBOURNE
In the House of Representatives Mr. Groom told Mr. Finlayson that he had not heard of the hunger strike by Mr. Walsh, and he did not think Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament. Shipping Contract Criticised Commercial Activities Bill. Tribute to Sir S. Griffiths. MELBOURNE,Friday
In the House of Representatives Mr.Groom announced the resignation of the Chief Justice as from August 31. He paid a high tribute to his capacity…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Paddington By-Election. Labor's Easy Victory. Candidate's Boastful Speech. SYDNEY
The Paddington by-election resulted: J.BIRT (Labor)..... 2678 REARDON (Socialist)...208 J.JONES (Independent) 163…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Peace Treaty. Third Reading Carried. in British Parliament. London
The House of Commons unanimously carried the second reading of the Peace Treaty Bill. The House passed the third read…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr Storey Wants Parliament to Adjudicate
The Secretary of the National As-sociation writes:—Mr. Holman has announced the intention of the Government to appoint…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Settlement of Ireland. Big Scheme Outlined. a Federal Parliament. With Two State Legislatures. Delegation of Powers. LONDON
The "Times" Parliamentary lobbyist states: Members of the House of Commons are bitterly disappointed at the Irish references in Mr. Lloyd George's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →General Cable News. Attacks on French Cabinet. The "Tiger's" Fighting Speech. General Elections Soon. LONDON
The "Times" Paris correspondent says: The attacks on Government's food and economic policies brought M. Clemenceau to the tribune. He madePORT OF FREMANTLE…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Irish Parliament. Australian Model Suggested. Proportional Voting. LONDON
Mr. crawford Vaughan, in a letter, urges the adoption af the Australian constitution for Ireland. The Senate should be equally representative of Ulster and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Federal Parliament. Shipping Contract Debate. Government's Unconstitutional Action. MELBOURNE
In the House of Representatives, Mr. Boyd moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the action of the Government in letting shipbuilding…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament. Commercial Activities Bill Schedule Agreed To. Primary Producers' Income Tax. MELBOURNE
In the House of Representatives, Mr. Poynton told Lieut. Col. Abbott that the Government was considering the position of the primary producers who had paid…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Parliament. Moratorium Bill Discussed New Telephone Services MELBOURNE
In the House of Representatives, Mr. Webster told Mr. Fleming that the erection of the delayed telephone services would be gone on with as soon as…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Thanks to the Forces. Vote in Parliament. London
It is understood that the text of the vote of thanks to the Forces of the Crown, which is being moved next week in both Houses of Parliament…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bonds of Empire. Reported New Plan. a Supreme Parliament
The London correspondent of the "New York Tribune," telegraphs that he learns that a bill is being drafted for submission to the British…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Chief Justiceship Candidates. Sydney
It is understood that Mr. Adrian Knox's visit to Melbourne in connection with Red Cross work has no significance in connection with the Federal Chief…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Polish Parliament. Ratifies Peace-Treaty. LONDON
Reuter's Paris correspondent, wires: The Polish Parliament has ratified the Treaty of Peace; also the treaty guaranteeing the rights…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Queensland Parliament Governor's Opening Speech. Abolition of His Office. Soldiers' Claims and Profiteering. SYDNEY
The Queensland Parliament was opened by the Governor at noon to-day. The Governor's speech stated that the most pressing problem confronting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Queensland Parliament
The Queensland Parliament was opened by the Governor on Tuesday last. The Governor's speech stated that the most pressing problem…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Belittling Parliament
On Friday, Mr. Fleming acked the Minister in charge whether he had noticed the tendensy of the Australian press to indulge in severe criticisms of…
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