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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

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Federal Parliament. the Senate

Northern Star · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Friday.—Senator Pearce (Uininer for Dofonw) announced tha recrlpt of InforaaUon of tic death of Brigadier Central Bridgea. He moved a…

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Declaration of War. Message in Pederal Parliament

Northern Star · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.—Mr. Fisher, in the House of Representatives, stated this afternoon that a cable confirmed the report that Italy had declared war and had…

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The Censorship Complaints in Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Tweed Daily · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 4

In the House of Representation, on the Defence climates, Mr. Kelly said at the censorship was operating with under futility when t[?]e[?]ne spapes were…

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City Council Elections

Northern Star · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Sydney City Council elections, to take place in December next, may be postponed for a year. This may be brought a out, said Mr…

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City Council's Elections

Northern Star · Monday 24 May 1915 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Mr. Holman stated that the postponement of the City Council's elections was by no means settled, and had not been dicussed by Cabinet,…

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Effect on Candidates for the Church

Northern Star · Monday 24 May 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The Bishop of London's Ordination Council announce that they will not consider applications for ordination unless the candidates are unable…

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The Latest News. by Telegraph. Federal Parliament. Discussing Estimates. Military Censorship. Letters to Australian Troops

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—In the House of Representatives yesterday, a Bill providing supplementary, estimates passed all stages and was…

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TELEGRAMS Queensland Elections Denham Ministry Resigns. Brisbane

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 3

Mr. Denbam tendered his Ministry's resignation to the Governor and recommended that Mr. Ryan, leader of the Labor Party be sent for…

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Queensland Elections

Northern Star · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 8

BRISBANE. Sunday.—The general elections were held throughout the State of Queensland yesterday. Fine weather generally prevalled throughout the State. All…

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State Sessional Programme Parliament Probably Opens June 15. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 5

It has been tentatively arranged that the State Parliament will open on June 15th. The State Cabinet spent several hours to-day discussing the…

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Queensland Elections SYDNEY, L.l. Sends Congratulations Sydney

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 5

The P.L.L. Executive Sydney, has sent the following telegram to the Queensland P.L.L. On behalf of the political Labour League Executive of…

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Queensland Elections

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 2

The Queensland elections were held on Saturday. All hotels were closed during the hours of polling. The compulsory clause of the…

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State Parliament. Sessional Programme

Northern Star · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.— The sessional programme will be considered by caucus upon Mr. Holman's return from [?] Labor Conference…

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State Parliament. Measures for Next Session

Northern Star · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.— The State Cabinet has practically completed its review of legislative measures proposed to be introduced when Parliament reassembles…

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Armidale Seat. No Opposition to Liberal Candidate

Northern Star · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.— So far as the Armidale sent is concerned the F.L.L. Executive have decided that, out of respect for the inte Colonel Braund, there will be no…

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Queensland Elections. the Porttolios. Victory [?] Mainly to Bigh [?] of [?]

Northern Star · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wendesday.—It is understood Mr. Rvan will take the [?] of Chief Secretary and [?] General, Probably a new [?] will be created,…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Examination More Severe

Northern Star · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 8

MELDOERNE, Thursdey— Senator Pearce (Minister for Defence). in reply to Seenfor Million. said that in consequence ofg the number os sick men returned from…

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Federal Parliament, Houser of Representatives. the Sugar Question

Northern Star · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday — Mr. Hughes (Attorney General), in reply to Mr. Cook, and other members, said the Government had examined the [?] of the Colo[?]…

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The Queensland Elections

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 4

The overwhelming defeat of the Denham Government at the Queensland general elections has furnished the political sensation of the week, and to…

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Queensland Elections. [?]By Retcrns

Northern Star · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 4

[?], Thursday — The count of the [?] vote for Dalby resulted in the [?] of Vowles, the Liberal [?] [?]. The find ligures were — Bradhurst…

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