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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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Parramatta Election

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The date of polling for the Parramatta by-election is fixed for February 12th. The temperance body intends to…

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Parramatta Seat. Temperance Candidate

Northern Star · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Polling for the Parramatta by-election has been fixed for February 12th. The temperance body intends to run a candidate if the other candidates…

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Alien Traders. Explanation in Parliament

Northern Star · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Lord Lausdowne, in the House of Lords, replying to a question concerning alien traders said in a business which was not incorporated as a British…

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Australian Soldiers. Offer by British Member of Parliament

Northern Star · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The Commonwealth has accepted the offer of Mr. F. A. N. Newdegate, M.P., to pay the cost of burial of any Australian at Harefield. Mr. Newdegatoe…

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Drummoyne Election. Liberal Candidate Tops the Poll. Second Ballot Necessary

Northern Star · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—At the Drummoyna election the following figures were recorded[?] —Graff 3101, Parish 1392, Farnell 1152, Begg S29, Craddock 70, Bell 9; informal 108. As…

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Drummoyne Election Second Ballot Necessary. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 2

The Drummoyne election resulted Alexander Graff (Mayor), Liberal, 3101. Parish, 1392; Farnell, 1152; Begg, 829; Craddock, 70; Ball, 9…

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Drummoyne By-election. Mr. Wade's Appeal

Northern Star · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.—Mr. Wade appeals to every Liberal to sink his personal feelings and vote for the Liberal candidate at to-morrow's polling for Drummoyne seat. He declares…

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Drummoyne Election

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 2
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At the Drummoyne election the following figures were recorded:—Graff 3101, Parish 1392, Farnell 1152, Begg 829, Craddock 70, Bell…

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State Politics. Parramatta Seat. Liberal Candidate Chosen

Northern Star · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. Bruntnell has been chosen as the Liberal candidate to contest Parramatta seat…

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Queensland Parliament. a Short Sitting. Patriotic Funds Administration Bill

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 5

BRISBANE, Tuesday.—A short, sitting of the State Parliament was held to-day. The Premier (Mr. Ryan) moved the second reading of the Patriotic Funds Administration…

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The Shire Election. To the Editor

Tweed Daily · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 3

Sir,--All strong men have their enemies; Dick Meagher had his, but this notwithstanding he to- day holds the unique record of being at once Speaker…

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British By-election

Northern Star · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—The polling in the Mile End by-election was as follows:— Brookes (Coalitionist), 1991; Billing, 1615. Billing was an Independent, and resigned…

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Unreserved Neutrality. Sweden's Position. Debate in Parliament. London

Tweed Daily · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 3

A message from Stockholm states that there has been a debate on the Budget in both Houses of the Swedish Parliament…

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The Shire Election. To the Editor

Tweed Daily · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 2

Sir.—With regard to the Shire Election on Saturday, I am not concerned about the opinions of Councillors Brasnett and Two hill as I lock upon them as equally…

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Imperial Conference. Announcement in Parliament

Northern Star · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—Mr. Bonar Law (Secretary of State for the Colonies) in the House of Commons said that an Imperial conference could not usefully be held at present,…

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Parliament Prorogued. the King's Speech. No Peace Till Our Cause Is Vindicated

Northern Star · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Parliament has been prorogued till 15th February. LONDON, Friday.—The King in proroguing Parliament said:—"For eighteen months my…

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Drummoyne Election. Selected Liberal Candidate Chosen

Northern Star · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday—The Drummoyne election yesterday resulted as follows:—Graff 4382 votes, Parish 3435…

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King's Speech. Propagation of Parliament. "We Will Not Lay Down Out Arms." London

Tweed Daily · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 3

The Wing, in his speech at the prorogation of Parliament, said:— "My Lords and Gentlemen,—For 18 months my navy and army have been…

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Drummoyne Election. Liberal Wins Seat

Tweed Daily · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday. The second ballot in the Drummoyne by-election resulted.:—Graffe (Liberal) 4382; Parish (Independent),…

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