Old-Time Elections. Two Interesting Documents
In order to send his audiences home in good humor it was Mr. Michael Davitt's custom during his lecturing tour in Queensland to quote two bills of costs…
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Politics & elections, 1916
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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Bills Dealt With
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The Senate sat until 7.30 a.m. to-day to pass the Appropriation Bill and Loan Bills. An amendment that no interest be paid on war loans was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Hotel Early Closing. Galvanising a Paralytic Parliament
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—At the Town Hall meeting in favor of early closing of hotels, it was stated that only, the enthusiasm of the public galvanised a paralytic cripple of a…
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The Soldiers' Repatriation Bill was passed through all stages in the House of Representatives this afternoon. Replying to-day to a question asked…
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LONDON, Thursday.—Mr. Aaquith announced in the House of Commons that the House would adjourn on Thursday for the Whitsuntide recess…
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WASHINGTON, Thursday.—Mr. Tagiic has introduced a resolution to Congress declaring that any interference with American mail by Britain should be resented by force, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parliament to Be Established Ulster to Be Excluded. London
The Glasgow "Herald" asserts that the basis for settlement in the Irish question has been reached. The leader of the parties concerned have agreed on…
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Owing to the School of Arts being in use for polling purposes there will be no pictures on view on the night of Referendum Day, but the Casino…
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The usual facilities for absent voting will be provided at the Liquor Referendum. There are 1,100,000 electors won the rolls. Although the…
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The Legislative Assembly is discussing the second reading of the Military Service Bill Mr. Allen (Minister for Defence)…
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MELBOURNE, Friday.—The Victorian Legislative Council elections were held yesterday. The returns so far show that, one retiring Liberal member has been defeated…
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MELBOURNE, Monday.—The latest figures in connection with the Warrnambool election for the Victorian Assembly give the Labor candidate a small majority, but the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Presidential Election. Rival Republican Candidates
CHICAGO, Tuesday.—Mr. Hughes, ex-Governor of New York, is momentarily favorite for Republican Presidential ticket. The nomination of Roosevelt, however, will have a…
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NEW YORK, Wednesday.—A Chicago message reports the Republican and Progressive Conventions have started in separate buildings also simultaneously. Both…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Great Naval Victory. the New Zealand's Glorious Fight. Details of the Disaster to the Hampshire. Body of One of Kitchener's Staff Washed Ashore. Election of American President. Victorious Operations of the Russians. the Naval Victory. Nothing Indecisive About the Fight. Germans Were Decisively Beaten. Unable to Do Anything for Months. All Her War Dreams Dissipated. Cannot Rehabilitate Her Mercantile Position
LONDON, Wednesday.—Mr. A. Balfour, First Lord of the Admiralty, made a striking speech summing up the results of the North Sea battle in responding to the toast…
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The arrangements for taking the poll in Lismore district to-day are in the hands of Mr. Jas. Barrie as returning officer, and a list of the polling places has already been…
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ATHENS, Thursday.—There was consternation in Parliament when M. Skouloudis read despatches showing that France had decided to prevent all commercial navigation…
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The members of the State Labor Party look forward to the general elections with more confidence than they did a few months ago. It is…
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CHICAGO, Thursday.—Reuter reports that Colonel Roosevelt, replying to an informal invitation to come to Chicago and address the regular Republicans, promised…
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SYDNEY, Saturday.—A proclamation has been issued further proroguing Parliament to July 25th. It is expected Parliament will meet early in August…
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