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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

429 stories in Riverina's papers · page 19 of 22

Before the Upper House. New Electoral Bill Wanted. Before Next Election. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 21 November 1916 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly established a record to-day for a short sitting. When the Speaker took the chair the Premier moved the…

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Questions in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 November 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Haynes asked the Premier was he aware that in the City of Sydney a condition of affairs was existing which…

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Life of Parliament. State Bill Passed

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 22 November 1916 · page 2

On Friday night, the State Parliament of N. S. W. passed the third reading of an enactment which will prolong the life of parliament for twelve…

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State Parliament. School Honor Rolls. Wheat Question Liquor Legislation. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 November 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, in reply so Dr. Arthur, who proposed that a roll of honor be formed in every State school, the…

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Women and Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1916 · page 2

A large section of the women of this State seem to have made up their minds that it is time for them to take a direct hand in the control of the Legislative…

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State Parliament. Daylight Saving. Political Organisations. Abolition of Legislative Council. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the Miniver for Railways, in reply to Mr. Osborne, said the employees affected by the recent proclamation, and for…

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State Parliament. House Attendants Sworn in As Special Constables. Premier Avoids Coal Strike Questions. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 November 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier avoided as far as possible, questions concerning the strike. He was evidently anxious that the Federal…

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State Parliament. Wagga-humula Line. Fish for the People. Income Super-tax Hill. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, the Minister for Public Works, in reply to Mr. Boston, said it was anticipated that the line between Wagga and…

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Municipal Council Election of Mayor

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1916 · page 4

A special meeting of the above was held on Monday evening last for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the balance of the…

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Prolongation of Parliament. to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1916 · page 2

Sir,—Like the conscription referendum, the Bill for the prolongation of the life of the State Parliament is a desperate plunge into the…

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Local Government Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1916 · page 2

The "S.M. Herald" in reply in a correspondent with reference to a proposal to prolong the life of Municipal and Shire Councils…

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References in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night the Premier stated that the Government had decided to take no action concerning the coal crisis while the matter…

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Imperial Parliament. Pensions Amendments. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 2

In the House of Commons Mr. Hogge moved the first of a series of amendments on the Pensions Bill, challenging the whole structure of the…

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State Parliament. Electric Light and Gas Bill. Leader of the Opposition. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Durack announced that he had been appointed leader of the official Labor party on the 22nd inst…

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State Parliament. Will Continue on National Lines. Protection of Mine Workers Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Morcer asked the Minister for Mines if it were true that the men who were keeping the mines in order in the…

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State Parliament. Mr. Nielsen. the Wheat Chop. Electric Light and Gas. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Levy asked the Attorney-General would be inform the House what Mr. Nielsen proposes to do, has been…

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Federal Parliament. New Recruiting Scheme. Outlined by Prime Minister. Farcical No-confidence Motion. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 3

When Parliament opened to-day the galleries were occupied by invited persons. In the House of Representatives, Messrs. Wise, Dankel, Thomas, and…

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Complaint in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 3

Mr. Piggott (N.S.W.) complained in the House of Representatives on Wednesday that the instalment of 1/6 a bushel on the new wheat crop…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, the Attorney-General, in reply to Mr. Coc[?]rane, said that steps had been taken to temporarily appoint a judge for the…

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Federal Parliament. Wool and Wheat. No-confidence Motion. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes told Mr. Rodgers that the details of the wool deal with Great Britain had not yet been settled. He denied…

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