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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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British By-election. a War Issue. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1916 · page 4

The by-election for the Wimbledon seat resulted in the return of Sir Stuart Coates (Coalitionist), who defeated Mr. Kennedy-Jones, director of…

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P.L.L. Conference. Selections of Candidates. Revision of Rules. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 4

At the Political Labor Leagues' conference to-night Mr. Mutch's motion protesting against the incarceration of Chidley was agreed to…

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Change of Government. Elections or Referendum. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 4

Frederick Harrison, writing in the "Times," says there is no reason why there should not be a general election. He suggest a short Act, making the…

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Parliament Prorogued. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 2

The State Parliament has been formally prorogued until May 25…

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Conference Censure. Delegates Determined. Reply to Caucus Proposals. Upper House Abolition-initiative and Referendum. Next Election Issues. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 May 1916 · page 3

At the Political Labor League Conference on Monday night Mr. J. W. Doyle, president-elect, made the following reply to the proposals put forward…

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Albury Municipal By-election

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1916 · page 2

The strictures of the Local Government Act in respect to the nomination of candidates for election as alderman was strikingly illustrated at Albury on…

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Federal Parliament. Financial Position. Mr. Ryan Criticised. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 4

The House of Representatives resumed its sitting to-night. The new member for Wide Bay was introduced, and took his seat on the Opposition…

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Imperial Commission for Australian Candidates. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 2

The Minister for Defence, Senator Pearce, announced to-day that an intimation had been received that the London War Office authorities were…

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Albania. Candidates Fob Throne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 2

There are four candidates for the Albanian throne. The Austrians support Prince William of Wied, the Bulgarians stress the claims of Prince Cyril, and…

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Federal Parliament. Conscription Referendum. Advocated by Mr. Cook. Further Wheat Advance Promised. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Cook presented a petition from 15,000 women of Victoria in favor of conscription…

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Federal Parliament. Debate on Budget. Conscription Discussion in Senate. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Mr. Jensen told Mr. Orchard that the question of providing soldiers with steel helmets was being considered,…

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Federal Parliament. Voluntaryism or Conscription. Attack on Mr. O' Malley. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Tador told Mr. Groom and Mr. Geren that the was persistently refusing to allow the export of butter,…

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Federal, Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 2

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament will meet this afternoon at three o'clock. Amongst the questions on the notice paper in the House of…

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Bingara By-election

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 2

Saturday, June 10, referendum polling day, has also been appointed as polling day for the Bingara by-election. The writ is returnable on…

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A British By—election

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 5

The British by—election for Hawkesbury has resulted in the return of the Coalition candidate by a tremendous majority over…

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Federal Parliament. Two Petitions Presented War Profits Bill. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Mr. West presented a petition against the compulsory vaccination of soldiers. Mr. Watt presented a petition…

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Bingara By-election

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 2

Mr. Wade regrets very much the intrusion of a Liberal candidate in the Bingara by-election. He…

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Federal Parliament. Tariff Revision Advocated. Queensland Sugar Industry. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 5

In the House of Representatives, referring to the "Argus" statement about the Caucus treatment of Messrs. Webster and O'Malley, the Ministers…

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The Coming Election. (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 7

Sir,—If the Liberals are what the word implies, they will stand down this time, and give the other side a show. The Liberals lost the seat to…

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State Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 2

The State Parliament was on Friday further prorogued from May 25 to June 22 next. It is generally understood that Parliament will meet again…

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