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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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State Parliament. Land Classification. Shortage of Cornsacks. Soldiers' Voting by Proxy. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Haynes, asked the Minister for Agriculture, "It is a fact that the officers who were responsible for the valuation…

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Scenes in Hungarian Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 September 1916 · page 2

A Berne wireless reports the adjournment of the Hungarian parliament until the 28th. when it reassembles. It is not merely a coincidence…

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Crisis in Hungary. Parliament Adjourns. Hindenburg Promises Victory. Berne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1916 · page 2

A wireless message notifies the adjournment of the Hungarian Parliament until the 28th inst, when it reassembles…

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Conscription. Position in Parliament. Mr. Cook's Support. Labor Party Divided. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1916 · page 3

Interest in the conscription issue will be intensified by the re-assembling of Parliament on Wednesday. The Prime Minister having completed…

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State Parliament. Labor Minister's Admission. Cannot Prevent Strikes. Land for Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1916 · page 3

In the Assembly the Minister for "Labor, replying to Mr. Fitzpatrick, said he was only too well aware of the number of strikes taking place. His…

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State Elections. Soldiers Voting by Proxy. No Vote in Second Ballot. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1916 · page 3

The State Cabinet discussed arrangements for enabling soldiers at the front to vote at the forthcoming general elections…

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American Election. State of Maine. Republican Victory. New York

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1916 · page 2

The election in Maine of a Governor, Senators and Congressmen resulted in a clean sweep by the Republicans. The sole Democratic Congressman was…

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Reference in State Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 14 September 1916 · page 3

In Parliament to-night, in reply to Mr Baynall, Mr Holman said the suggestion to invite Mr. Hughes to address the Assembly in private…

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State Parliament. Railways Bill. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the Government Railways (Amendment) Bill was taken through Committee amendments and the third reading made…

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Federal Parliament. Sugar Question. Queensland Stock Exchange. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1916 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-dny the Prime Minister told Mr. Corser that he had told the Queensland State Treasurer that he saw no likelihood of…

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Empires Critical Need. Proposal in State Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly Mr Bagnall asked the Premier would he invite the Prime Minister to address members of the Assembly in private…

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Conscription. the Referendum. Bill Introduced. Debate in Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1916 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to-day the Conscription Referendum Bill was read the first time. Mr. Cook resumed the debate on the…

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Conscription. Referendum Bill. Federal Parliament Debate. Opposing Opinions. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Hughes briefly moved the second reading of the Referendum Bill. Mr. Brennan opposed the Bill…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Tudor's Resignation. Prosecution of Shipping Contractors. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes announced that Mr. Tudor had resigned his portfolio and his successor had not yet been appointed…

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State Parliament. Shortage of Butter. Machines at Aviation School Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Bagnall asked the Premier would he institute an inquiry relative to the present shortage of butter in this State…

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State Elections Soldiers Voting by Proxy. No Vote in Second Ballot

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

The State Cabinet discussed arrangements for enabling soldiers at the front to vote at the forthcoming general elections…

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The Liberal Candidate

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

At a Liberal council meeting last night it was resolved to fall in with the Progressive's nomination and recognition of Mr., W. A. Wright as the…

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State Elections

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1916 · page 4

The Premier, Mr. W. A. Holman, M.L.A., passed through Wagga by the mail train last evening on his return from opening the Lockhart Show…

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P.L.L. Action. Will Not Affect Present Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 September 1916 · page 3

Mr. Holman stated today that the action of the P.L.L. executive in with-drawing the endorsement of his candidature and those of the…

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State Parliament. Life of Parliament. Cornsacks. Broken Hill Canard. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 September 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Wade again took his place on the Opposition benches, having recovered from his illness…

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