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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

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Great Battles Raging. in the East and West. Britain's War Bill £862,000,000. Greek Election Results. War Party Victorious. Australians' Dauntless Gallantry. Impressive Service at St. Paul's. Archbishop's Eloquent Tribute, Air Raid on Germany. the Dardanelles. Held On. British Regulars' Success. Tenedos

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 June 1915 · page 2

A report from Gallipoli states that two regiments of British regulars advancing simultaneously, attacked the Turkish trenches. After severe…

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Greek Elections. War Party Win. Athens

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 June 1915 · page 2

The Greek flections resulted in an overwhelming victory for the party of M. Venezelos, late Prime Minister. Venezeloists won 100 seats and other…

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The Greek Elections

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 8

Partial results of the Greek elections assure victory for the Venezelos Party by a substantial majority…

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The State Parliament

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1915 · page 3

The State Parliament was opened on Tuesday last. The Governor's speech stated that it was anticipated that the financial year would end…

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Federal Parliament. Trade and Commerce Referendum. Third Reading Carried. Party Warfare. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1915 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Cook made an appeal to the Government to postpone the referenda resolutions. Mr. Fisher refused…

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The Riverina Election

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1915 · page 6

Some interesting disclosures regarding the Federal election for the Riverina were submitted by Mr. Patten, M.P., to the Electoral…

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South Australian By-election. Ex-premier Leading. Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1915 · page 4

In the by-election, Mr. Peake, ex-Premier, is leading Mr. Monks (Labor) by 870 votes to 734. The former's election is considered certain…

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Correspondence. P. P. Board Election [To the Editor of the "Narandera Argus."]

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 June 1915 · page 2

St Your correspondent, "Another S[?] in your issue of 15th inst, is surely wide of his mark in some of his conclusions. I object in…

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S.A. Bye-election. a Liberal Victory. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 June 1915 · page 2

The latest returns of the bye-election in South Australia, give Mr. Peake (ex-Premier) 4032 votes, and Mr. Monks (Laborite) 3661. The…

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State Parliament. Forage and Food. Questions in the House. the Sugar Shortage. Government Seizure Threatened. Early Closing Motion. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 June 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly the Secretary for Lands states that 3500 tons of hay were being imported from America at £9 12/6 per ton e.i.f. The rate at…

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British Elections. Postponement Bill in Commons. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 June 1915 · page 2

Mr. Asquith announced in the Commons that a Bill postponing the general elections in the United Kingdom for a year, would be introduced…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Fisher told Mr. Cook that the Government was considering the introduction of the compulsory…

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State Parliament. to Stimulate Recruiting. Scheme in the Making. Sugar Butter and Wheat. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly met to-day Mr. Holman, replying to the leader of the Opposition, stated that he had been engaged for some…

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Changing Germanton's Name. Questions in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day Mr. Cusack (member for Albury) asked the Premier "Is it a fact that representation had been made to him to have the name…

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State Parliament. Local Flotations of Loans. Sale of Fertilisers. Slaughter of Female Cattle. the Wheat Shipment. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 4

When the Assembly into [?] Premier, replying to Mr. M'Girr, stated that he did not favor the suggestion that the million pounds of the British…

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Federal Parliament. Lithgow Small Arms Factory. Postal Department Losses Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 3

Mr. Tudor told Mr. Green that he had no statement to make about sugar. Mr. Cook moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the Lithgow Small…

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Correspondence. P.p.board Election. [To the Editor of the "Narandera Arcus."]

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 June 1915 · page 3

Sir,—As I wrote the article in support of Mr. W .W. Killen's election, have lead with interest the little conloversy between that gentleman and…

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State Parliament. a German Accountant. Receives £5000 in Three Years. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 June 1915 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day, replying to Mr. James, the Premier said that Albert Borchard had been employed by the State Government in his capacity as an…

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Federal Parliament. Old-age Pensions and Post Office. Tariff Commission's Report. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1915 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Sir Wm. Irvine denied Sir Alex. Peacock's statement at the Farmers' Conference at Wangaratta, that he had drafted a…

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State Parliament. the and Wheat Supplies. the STATE's Wheat Farm. Norton Griffiths Company. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 July 1915 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day the Attorney General stated that James Bell and Co. had been paid £1949 in commission as purchasing agents for the purchase…

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