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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

338 stories in Riverina's papers · page 10 of 17

Tumut Butter Factory, Ltd. Election of Six Directors

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 2

THE result of the ballot for the election of six directors on the Board of Management of the Tumut Butter Factory, Ltd, to fill the vacancies…

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Tumut Turf Club. Election of Committee

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 2

The ballot for the election of committee of the Tumut Turf Club was declared as under at the annual meeting of members on Wednesday last:—…

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P. & A. Society. Election of Officers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 4

THE first meeting of the new committee of the P. and A. Society was held on Tuesday last. There were present:-Messrs. Glasscock…

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State Parliament. I.W.W. Inquiry. Abolition of State Governorship. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 August 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the leader of the Opposition (Mr. J. Storey) asked the Chief Secretary (Mr. G. W. Fuller) whether, in view of the…

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Who Will Be Crowned? Gundagai's Ugly Man. Nine Candidates Running

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 4

"THERE were two nominations, but 'Sib.' won without getting a sweat up." so wrote the nominators of Tumblong's representative for the…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier, on behalf of the Minister for Labor, said that there was urgent necessity for amending the…

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Wheat Payments. Question in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, replying to Mr. Loughlin (Burrangong), the Minister for Agriculture said that the payment of 4/ a bushel at country…

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Ugly Man Contest. Some of the Candidates

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 4

"Fighting Charlie," the Flower Stall candidate. "Masher Bill," the Trainees' nominee…

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States Parliament. Port Pirie Strike. School Teachers and Arbitration. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 September 1918 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Beeby, replying to Mr. Brookfield regarding the unemployment at Broken Hill through the Post Pirie strike, said…

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Farmers' Candidates

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 9 September 1918 · page 4

Mr. Beeby referred on Wednesday to the decision of the Farmers and Settlers' Association to put forward its own candidates for Parliament, and…

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State Parliament. Police Salaries Death of Sir George Reid. House Adjourns for Week. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. Cameron (Upper Hunter) asked the Chief Secretary if he would instruct various stock inspectors throughout the…

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Federal Parliament. Curtailment of Debates. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 September 1918 · page 2

It is thought likely that Mr. Watt, Acting Prime Minister, is likely to take steps when the session opens next Wednesday to curtail unnecessary debate…

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Ugly Men Candidates

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 2

The following candidates were nominated by the respective stalls and public bodies:— Mr. A. Hogan, Royal Hotel…

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Municipal Election at Albury

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 2

Mr. G.W. Daniel, who has previously made two unsuccessful attempts to become an alderman of the Albury Municipal Council, succeeded in an…

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State Parliament. Advances on Hay. Paper-making Factory. Cornsacks. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 September 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly today, replying to a question, the Minister of Agriculture said that he had read most of the evidence given…

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Pugs in Parliament. a Gory Battle. Fight Between A. Laborite and a Nationalist. "Dignity" of Parliament

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 4

A lively scene (which the daily press misled) took place at Parliament House the other day. An argument between a rather…

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State Parliament. All Night Sitting. Estimates Dealt With. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat throughout last night dealing with the Estimates. An attempt to reduce the salary of…

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Federal Parliament. New Session Opens. Late Lord Forrest and Sir George Reid. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 3

When the House of Representatives met to-day, Mr. Watt announced the death of Lord Forrest, and moved a motion expressing regret and sympathy at…

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Meeting of Fruitgrowers. Election of Price-Fixer

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of fruitgrowers was hold at the Leeton School of Arts on Monday evening last for the purpose of arranging…

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State Parliament. a Statement Contradicted. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

The Assembly met at 11 a.m. to-day with a view to expediting the passage of the Estimates. The Attorney-General referred to a statement alleged to…

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