It's a Lie. Disorderly Scene in Parliament
SYDNEY, Thursday.—A disorderly scene occurred during the debate on the Workers Accommodation Bill to-night. Mr. Cohen, whilst speaking, declared Mr. Toombs had…
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Politics & elections, 1916
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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Baking Monopoly Bill
SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Assembly sat throughout the night on the second reading of the Baking Monopoly Bill, which was read a second time by 21 votes to 19 after a lively…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Aerial Service. Discussion in Parliament. Airmen Had Been Murdered
LONDON, Wednesday.—The House of Commons discussed the air service. Mr. Billing urged an amalgamation of the naval and military branches under one political head,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament. the Wheat Question. All Night Sittings. Recruiting. Workers’ Accommodation Bill. Sydney
In the Assembly, the Minister for Agriculture, in reply to Mr. Haynes. said it was absurd to say that only 10,000 tons of wheat had been shipped…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Northern Star, Published Daily. at Lismore, Richmond River, N.S.W. Saturday, March 25 1916. General News. Grafton Municipal Election
Mr. W. T. Jones, who was defeated by Mr. Puddicombe at the by-election on the 11th instant, stated that he would, not take advantage of the decision of the Court…
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SYDNEY, Friday.—Although Mr. Ilolman declines to make any statement on the subject, it is believed in political circles that the session will close in about a fortnight's…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tasmanian Elections. Pasties Evenly Divided
HOBART, Monday.—The Tasmanian elections were held on Saturday. The returns are incomplete, but it is believed the parties will be evenly divided. The liquor referendum…
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LONDON, Friday.—The Market Harborongh by-election was won by Harris (Coalitionist), who polled 7836 votes. Gibson Bowles only secured 3711 votes…
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SYDNEY, Tuesday.—In the Legislative Council the Trades Union Bill was further considered in committee and progress reported. The Bill was passed and sent back to the…
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The Legislative Council passed the Trades Union Amendment Bill, and ordered it to be returned to the Assembly with amendments. Clause seven was…
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SYDNEY, Monday.âIn the Assembly Mr. Wade asked the Premier had it been brought under his notice that a committee was appointed in another place to search the records…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →CORRUPTION? Sensation in Parliament Serious Allegations of Bribery. Against Minister of the Crown Royal Commission Appointed. Sydney
An immense sensation was created in Parliament this afternoon, by an announcement by Mr. Holman, of suspicions of corruption, conspiracy &'C…
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The Minister for Works gave notice of his intention to bring in a bill to carry out extended water supply works in the Hunter River District, and at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Parliament. Work for the Session
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A special meeting of the Labor Party will be held to-morrow to outline what work is possible during the remainder of the session. It is now probable…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mr. Hughes' Authority. Questions in Parliament
LONDON, Tuesday.—Mr. R. L. Outhwaite, in the House of Commons, asked if Mr. Hughes had any mandate from the Commonwealth Parliament to propose a…
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Prominence is given to the announcement that Sir Edward Carson is quite restored to health, and will [?] to Parliament. He will preside over the Conservative War Committee. The "Morning Post" believes that he…
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In the examination for the appointment of telegraph messenger held at Coraki on 4th instant, the following candidates have been gazetted as successful:—A. A. Conroy, H…
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Particulars of accusations in regard to certain transactions in wheat; flour and bread made by Mr. John Haynes against the manager of the State…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Totalisator Bill
SYDNEY, Thursday.—A motion for leave to introduce the Totalisator Bill in the Assembly was defeated on the Deputy-Speaker's casting vote, in a very thin House, at an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament. Sydney, Thursday. Labor Fisdic[?]
A conflict between two members of the Labor party is reported to have taken place yesterday afternoon in Parliament House after the meeting…
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