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Politics & elections, 1915

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State Parliament. Mr. Boston's Question. Liberals and Political Truce. Impending Coal Crisis. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1915 · page 3

In the Assembly, Mr. Wade asked the Premier regarding the concluding remarks of his answer to Mr. Boston on the business-paper to-day: "That…

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State Parliament. Cheers for the Kaiser. Willoughby Election Incident. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 September 1915 · page 2

In the Assembly a number of petitions were received protesting against the Local Government franchise. Mr. Stuart Robertson asked the…

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Gadara Shire Council. Election of Councillor for "A" Riding. Mr. Samuel Grain Chosen

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 24 September 1915 · page 2

The election by postal ballot for the seat on the Gadara Council to represent the "A" Riding, rendered vacant by the death of Cr Chas Purcell, resulted in the return of Mr…

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South African Elections. Botha Expects Majority. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 September 1915 · page 3

General Louis Botha, Prime Minister of South-Africa, has returned to Johannesburg after his election tour in Cape Colony and the Orange Free State. He…

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Willoughby Election. Mr. John Haynes Returned. Increase of 2000 Votes. Decisive Ministerial Defeat. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 September 1915 · page 3

In the second ballot for Willoughby on Saturday, Mr. John Haynes was returned by a majority of 832 votes. The total number of votes recorded…

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Member of Parliament Robbed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 September 1915 · page 3

Henry Gregory, a member of the House of Representatives, was robbed of a gold watch and chain and two gold railway passes at the Hotel…

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State Parliament. Recruiting Associations. Questions in the Assembly. Liquor Bar Problem. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 September 1915 · page 3

In the Assembly the Minister for Agriculture, replying to Mr. M'Girr, said it was not a fact that the wheat crop at Tottenham State Wheat Farm…

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State Parliament. Mr. Haynes and Mr. Griffith. Corruption Implied. Racing and Street Betting. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Griffith said he saw by the morning's newspapers that Mr. Haynes had made statements in the House last night…

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Willoughby Election

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 1 October 1915 · page 4

THE Willoughby election, whatever else it may have done, has given a warning to Labor to mend its ways. If matters are…

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Items of News. Kyeamba Shire Election

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1915 · page 2

Nomination of candidates to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Cr. MacPherson from the Kyeamba Shire closed with the shire clerk…

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State Parliament. Politicians' Recruiting Expenses. Administration of Patriotic Funds. Soldiers' Free Fakes. Mr. Haynes Rebuked. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 October 1915 · page 3

In the Assembly Dr. Arthur asked the Minister for Agriculture in view of the fact that there, was a considerable number of vacancies at the…

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Imperial Parliament. Sir George Reid's Views. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1915 · page 2

Sir George Reid is of opinion that for many years to come any attempt to establish an Imperial Parliament worthy the name would be rejected…

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Excitement in Greece. Allies' Troops Encamping Near Salonika. Premier Outlines Situation. Great Ovation by Parliament. Athens

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1915 · page 2

There was much excitement in Greek coastal towns. Everyone scanned the horizon for the first appearance of the transports with allied troops. The…

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State Parliament. Mr. Haynes' Entrance. Politicians' Recruiting Pay. Statement by the Premier a Bitter Outburst. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1915 · page 3

In the Assembly the Speaker made a statement concerning Mr. Cusack's motion that in view of the honorable observance of neutrality by the…

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The Greek Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 October 1915 · page 2

In the Greek Parliament the Premier, M. Venizelos, communicated the facts of the landing of French troops at Salonica, and of the Allies' declaration…

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State Parliament. Recruiting Campaign. the Wheat Harvest, Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1915 · page 3

Lands the Legislative Assembly to-day, Dr. Arthur asked the Minister for Lands' if he would give the House any information as to when and where the…

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New Zealand Parliament Scene in the House. Islanders Dance and Sing. Wellington

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1915 · page 3

Forty-five Cook Islanders marched to New Zealand Parliament House this afternoon singing: "Tipporary" in their native tongue, and performed the…

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State Parliament. a Late Sitting. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1915 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly [?]t until five o'clock this morning. The proceedings after midnight wers confined to the consideration in Committee of…

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Melbourne Notes. Caulfield Racing Reviewed. Prospects of Prominent Spring Candidates. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 October 1915 · page 3

Naxbery, who, after being a long way back in the race, finished well up in the Caulfield Stakes, was last night frequently mentioned for the Melbourne…

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A Good Gallop. Melbourne Cup Candidate. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 3

At Randwick this morning The Christian Brother accounted for a circle in 2.22, the last 11 mile in 2.17½. He went in fine style and appears to be in good…

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