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Politics & elections, 1916

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Shire Council Election of President

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Tumberumba Shire Council was held on Wednesday last present:_ Crs McMeekin [President] Cottam…

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A Shocking Crime. Houses of Parliament Blown Up. Sydney. Saturday

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 3

The Canadian Parliamentary buildings at Ottawa have been completely destroyed by fire as the result of an explosion…

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Fire at Ottawa. Parliament Buildings Gutted. Ladies Burnt to Death. German Agents Suspected. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

The Dominion House of Parliament at Ottawa (Canada) has been destroyed by fire. Two explosions were heard after the outbreak was…

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Saturday Morning. Canadian House of Parliament Destroyed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

The Canadian Parliament House has been burnt down, following on an explosion. The destruction of the building is the result of German plot…

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Blown Up! Canadian House of Parliament Destroyed. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 3

The Canadian Parliament House was destroyed by fire, following an explosion, believed to be incendiary origin. The House was sitting at…

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The War. Saturday Afternoon. Canadian Parliament House Destroyed.lives Lost. Remarkable Escapes. Ottawa

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

No complete has been the destruction of the Doma[?] House of Parliament that only the skeleton of the building is left standing. It is…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. W. A. Wright Reelected

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

Mayor Wright was, on Thursday night last, reelected unopposed for the year 1916, on the motion of Aid. Bourke, seconded by Aid…

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Allied Parliament. Italy Makes Suggestion. Rome

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 2

Italian deputies favor a joint Allied Parliament, aud propose that 35 Italian Senators and Deputies should meet the British and French parliamentary…

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Junee Mayoral Election

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 2

Two nominations were received for the office of Mayor at a meeting of the Junee Council held last night. They were Aldermen Hiscock and Robertson,…

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Atrocities in Belgium "On a Larger Scale Than Was Supposed" Cardinal Mercier's Revelations Germany Preparing Submarine Surprise 'Will Amaze the World' Proposed Allied Parliament Von Papen's Documents Germany's Treachery Established Baralong. Stirring Story. American Cattlemen and Germany. Thrilling Fight on Nicosian. Submarine Commander Thrown Overboard. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 2

The "Daily Telegraph" publishes the full story of the Baralong incident. It will be remembered that the Nicosian, a cargo steamer, was being attacked by…

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Items Oe News. Junee Mayoral Elections

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1916 · page 2

It transpires that Ald. J. E. Hoad, and not Ald. J. Robertson, as stated yesterday, opposed Ald. W. J. Hiscock in the Junee Mayoral election. Ald…

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Election of Shire President. Cr. Pyke Elected

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 4

Prior to the ordinary meeting of the Shire Council on Tuesday last a special meeting was held to deal with the election of Shire…

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Parramatta Election. Great Liberal Victory

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 2

Labor was defeated over five times the number that was deficient a little over two years ago. The figure were:…

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Election of Mayor

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 1

A special meeting was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last for the purpose of electing the Mayor for 1916…

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State Parliament. Preparing the Programme. Amending Licensing Laws. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

Monday next has been definitely fixed for a full Cabinet to deal with a number of matters, including the liquor question, and the programme for the forthcoming…

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Greece and the Allies. Sensational Development Reported Occupation of Thessalonica and Morea the Balkans. Greece. [?] "Saved the Nation." King and Parliament. Thanked by Deputation. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 2

An Athens message says that the President of the Chamber of Deputies headed a deputation which tendered its thanks to Parliament and to King…

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Our Wires. Next State Election. Sydney. This Day

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 3

Mr. Wade says it lias been arranged that in a large nomber of seats of seats there shall be no clashing of Liberal and…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 4

Everything is ready for the reassembling of Parliament to-morrow (Tuesday). The session is expected to last five or six weeks. This means that…

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Election Campaign Opening Next Month. Sydney, Munday

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 2

Mr. Wade says it lias been arranged in a large number of seats that there shall be no clashing of Liberal and Progressive candidates…

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State Parliament. Settlement of Soldiers. Position of Farmers. Dentists' Amendment Bill Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 3

The State Parliament opened this afternoon at four o'clock, and after Messrs. Brun[?]nell and Graff were worn in, adjourned until 7 o'clock…

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