British Parliament. King's Speech. Nation Firm. London
The British Parliament opened at noon on Tuesday. The King's speech emphasised that the nation remained firm in the face…
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Politics & elections, 1916
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British Parliament. Opening of New Session. Important Measures. London
The reassembly of the House of son mons will mark the beginning of an important session, largefy devoted to urgent financial problems. Its spirits…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →British Parliament. the King Does Not Attend. Mr. Asquith Sums Up the Situation. Cost Op the War Staggers Imagination
LONDON, Tuesday.—There was little public interest at St. Stephens at the opening of Parliament owing to the non-presence of the King. In his Majesty's absence there was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Byron Shire Council Election of President
The fortnightly meeting of the Byron Shire Council was held on Tuesday of last week, there being present—Councillors Banner (in the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →T.d. Hospital. Special Meeting. Election of Officers
A special meeting of the Committee of the above was held at the Institution yesterday afternoon, when there were present:— Messrs. S.C. Steele…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Early Closing of Hotels. Cabinet Will Reconsider the Question. Wise After Parramatta Election. a Bill to Be Introduced
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The State Cabinet will reconsider the 'question of the early closing of hotels. Ministers view the situation from day to day while there is aiiy danger of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Election of President. Bid for the German Vote
WASHINGTON, Tuesday.—The fact that President Wilson has placed the re-nomination of the Presidency in the hands of the Ohio Democrats is believed to be a bid for the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fierce Enemy Attack. on Ypres Front. Front Trench Broken. Opening of Parliament. Review of the War. By Earl Kitchener situation Satisfactory The Western Frost. Costly Attack Germans' Seven Days' Total. Ten Thousand at Lens and Arras London
The "Times" correspondent at Amsterdam estimates that the Germans lost ten thousand men between February, 4 and 11 in the Lens and Arras…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Opening of British Parliament. Mr. Asquith's Speech. the Need for Economy. London
Speaking in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister, Mr. Asquith, said that recent happenings in the war zones did not call for any special…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Parramatta Election
The victory of Liberalism at Parramatta must be an exceptionally bitter pill for Mr. Holman. Here was one of the likeliest seats to be wrested from the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Parliament. the Address In-reply Debate. Utilising British Tonnage
LONDON, Thursday.—In the House of Commons Mr. B. E. Peto moved the amendment on the Address-in Reply, regretting that measures had been taken to utilise…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament. Cabinet Meets To-day. Liquor Reforms. Scheme to Be Submitted. Sydney
The Premier has fixed to-morrow for the Cabinet meeting when a full attendance of Minister's, including Mr. Geo Black, is expected. The Chief Secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Aldermanic Vacancies. Another Resignation. Validation of Recent By-election
A letter was received at a meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council last night from Mr. John I. Smith, stating that he respectfully tendered his resignation as an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The State Parliament. Nominal Resumption of Business. Premier's Visit to London
SYDNEY, Thursday.—It is considered likely that Parliament will only meet for the nominal resumption of business next week. Certain alterations to the buildings are in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Ashburnham Seat Labor Candidate Selected Sydney
Parkes reports that the ballot at Ashburnham for the selection of the Labor candidate was in favor of J. Lynch by a large majority…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Elections. Liberals and Progressives Won't Clash
SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. Wade. says that it has been arranged that with a large number of seats there shall be no clashing of Liberal and Progressive candidates at next election…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Totalisator Bill. to Go Before Parliament. Palm-oil Paid Politicians
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—As the result of Caucus deliberations it is probable the Government will have the question of the totalisator fully considered by: Parliament. It was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Parliament. a Everything Ready for Reassembling. Alliance Between Liberals and Progressives
SYDNEY, Monday.—Everything is ready for the reassembling of Parliament to-morrow. The session is expected to last, five or six days. This means that a quantity of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →State Parliament Legislative Assembly. Sittings Resumed. Late T. R. Moxham Eulogised. New Members Sworn In. Sydney
The State Legislative Assembly resumed sitting this afternoon after the Christmas vacation. Messer. Bruntnell (member for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament. Legislative Assembly
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The State Parliament opened this afternoon after the recess. NEW MEMBERS SWORN IN. Messrs. Bruntnell and Graff were sworn in…
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