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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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Spring Racing Carnival a New Derby Candidate

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 September 1916 · page 1

Mudros, a new candidate for A.J.C. Derby honors, was introduced into the quotation on Thursday morning, a commission having been executed…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 2

The Governor is hopeful of a conclusion of business before the session this week, but Parliament will not be prorogued for a week later, because…

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Life of State Parliament Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 3

Although the State Parliament will probably prorogue at the end of the present week, at as not unlikely that political developments may necessitate…

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Life or Parliament Attitude of Liberal Party

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 3

Mr. Wade, leader of the Opposition, has referred to the proposal for the prolongation of the life of Parliament. "I have not made the proposal to…

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Municipal Election

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 2

The Returning-officer (Mr. J. W. Kirley) read the nomination, only one— that of John Thomas Stratton, nominated by G. T. Attwood, Frank B…

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State Parliament. Broken Hill' Strike. Arrival of Maltese. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 September 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. Hollis, asked the Minister for Railways if he was aware that owing to a strike of fettlers on the Broken Hill tramways, a large…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1916 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Gregory attacked the extravagance of the Public Works Department, especially at Lithgow…

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State Parliament. Produce by Rail. Opening Up Land. Australia Bat Funds. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly the Treasurer, in reply to Mr. Nesbitt, said the quantity of hay, straw and chaff carried by rail to Sydney from various stations in this…

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State Parliament. Mt. Horeb-batlow Railway. Referred to Works Committee. Manus Estate to Be Resumed. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 28 September 1916 · page 3

In the legislative Assembly. Mr. Holman in reply to Mr. Storey' stated that he had seen in a weekly paper a statement to the effect that…

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State Parliament. I.W.W. Cases. Industrial Prosecutions. Votes for Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly rose at 9 o'clock this morning after an all-night sitting. The Electoral Amendment Bill…

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Federal Parliament. Stonewall. Personal Challenges. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 6

The Senate adjourned till next day after Senator Pearce had told Senator Needham that any proclamation issued under the Defence Act would…

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State Coalition? Negotiations Proceeding. Early General Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 October 1916 · page 4

Although a definite agreement has not yet been arrived at, the indications are that the negotiations now proceeding will result in the formation of a…

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State Parliament. Adjourns Till After Referendum Henty-billabong Line Passes Second Reading. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 October 1916 · page 3

The N.S.W. Parliament has been practically adjourned till 31st inst The Assembly-will meet to-morrow, but cannot complete the work of the…

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State Parliament. Adjourned Till October 31. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

At a formal meeting of the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier moved the adjournment of the House until October 31. He explained that the…

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A Foul Crime. Burning Down Sydney. War Against King and Parliament. I.W.W. Men Charged. in League with German. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 3

The hearing of a charge against 12 men arrested recently in Sydney and Broken Hill was commenced at the Central Police Court to-day before Mr…

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Mr. Scaddan's Seat. Recovered at By-election. Perth

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 1

The by-election for the Brown Hill and Ivanhoe seat in the Legislative Assembly took place on Saturday. The seat was formerly held by the…

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Imperial Parliament Resumes. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 October 1916 · page 3

The House of Commons was opened quietly. Mr. Runciman announced the establishment of a new and enlarged…

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Imperial Parliament. House of Commons Opened. Important Announcements London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1916 · page 2

The House of Commons was opened quietly. Mr Runciman announced a new and enlarged commercial department…

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Mr. Cusack's Attitude. Parliament House. Sydney, Sept 30th 1916 Sir,--

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 3

The issues involved in the forthcoming Referendum are so vital that I take it to be the bounden duty of every Member of Parliament to declare…

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Items of News. Cootamundra Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1916 · page 4

The recommendation of the Cootamundra P.L.L. Executive that fresh nominations for the selection ballot be called. in consequence of the…

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