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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

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The State Parliament. Can Disappear Altogether

Northern Star · Thursday 13 May 1915 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.— Speaking at the Annual Conference of the Shines' Association, Mr. Grinith saith the Government proposed to give them wider powers. They…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Military Forces Congratulated Sumpathy for Relatives of Lusitania Victims

Northern Star · Thursday 13 May 1915 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.— In the House of Representative, Mr. Fisher (Prime Minister) proved [?] congratulating the military forces of the Commonwealth…

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Coolangatta Council Election of Aldermen

Tweed Daily · Thursday 13 May 1915 · page 2

The election of aldermen to fill the vacancies caused by the resignation of Alds. Simpson and Nicoll for No. 3 Ward, resulted in Mr. Mark Taylor, of…

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Town Council Extraordinary Election

Tweed Daily · Thursday 13 May 1915 · page 2

A meeting of the Town Council was held last night to consider the fixing of a date for election of two aldermen to fill the extraordinary vacancy…

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A Nursery Parliament

Northern Star · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 6

"Child Life" quotes the following "Parliamentary Regulations" as drawn up [?] some children playing the game of politics. They are worth posting in the nursery—…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. [?] Germans

Northern Star · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 5

MELBOURNE, [?] Senator Pearce, on reply to Senater [?] said no official [?] had been recorded from the [?] as to…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. [?] Congratilated

Northern Star · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—In the Senate, Senator Pearce moved resolutions congratulating the Australian soldiers at the bardanelles and condemning the lLusitania…

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Armidale By-election

Northern Star · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friay.—The by-election for Armidale to all the vacance caused by the deah of Lieut, Colonel Brand propbobly will be [?]…

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Pro-war Students. Parliament House Attacked. Exasperated Crowds

Northern Star · Monday 17 May 1915 · page 4

ROWE, Friday.—Interventionsit university students invaded the entrance hall of the Chamber of Deputies and broke the doors and windows of the f[?] before…

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Armidale Seat. Mr. Dee[?] a Candidate

Northern Star · Monday 17 May 1915 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Mr. [?] inteds to contest the Armidable seat as a direct opponent of the Government…

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Queensland Elections. Mr. Denham's Tour

Northern Star · Monday 17 May 1915 · page 5

BRISBANE, Sunday.—Mr. Denham (Premier) returned to Brisbane from his Northern political tour last night. He expressed himself well pleased with the…

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Italy and War. Decision Left to Parliament. Conflict Between Austrians and Alpine Troops Turks Obtain an Armistice. The Fire on the Allies. Jaroslav Occupied. Austrian Claim

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 May 1915 · page 5

AMSTERDAM, Sunday, — A Vienna Con[?] say— German occupied Jaroslav, and Austro-Germans, [?] General Von [?] reached the heights…

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Municipal Election at Coraki. MESSRS. K. G. AND L. F. Benaud Returned

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1915 · page 2

The fights for the two seats rendered Vacant in the Coraki Municipal Council, by the resignation of Aid. Olive and Aid. Hodge, terminated on Saturday in…

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The Armidale Seat W. H. Wood a Possible Candidate. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 18 May 1915 · page 3

Mr. W. H. Wood, ex-M.L.A., is mentioned as a possible candidate in the Liberal interest for Armidale seat. Probably the seat will not be declared…

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Unable to Face Parliament

Northern Star · Thursday 20 May 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—It is reported that Signor [?] is unable to face the opening of parliament and has gone to Turin…

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State Parliament. Date of Reassembling

Northern Star · Thursday 20 May 1915 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday,—The State Parliament probably reassembles on June 15th. A number of measures of a highly conten[?] nature will be introduced, including…

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Italy's Position. Giolitti Will Not Face Parliament. London

Tweed Daily · Thursday 20 May 1915 · page 3

The corespondent of the "Times" at Rome, says there Las been no announcement that Salandra's .Ministry will remain in power; nevertheless…

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Standing for Parliament. Railway Men Should Have the Right

Northern Star · Thursday 20 May 1915 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday,—The Minister for Railways told a deputation of railway men that every man in the service should have the right to stand for parliament and…

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Federal Parliament. Horse of Representatives. Major-general Bridges

Northern Star · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—In the House of Representatives, Mr. Fisher stated that information had been received that MajorGeneral Bridges was seriously wounded…

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State Parliament

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 4

The State Parliament probably reassembles on June 15th. A number of measures of a highly contentious nature will be introduced, including…

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