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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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The British Elections. Less Evidence of Poverty. Better Conditions During the War

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 2

The polling for the election of the now British Parliament commences in a few days, the main feature of the Coalltion's platform being a promise…

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State Parliament. Venereal Diseases Bill. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 November 1918 · page 3

In the Assembly, on the motion of the Attorney-General, the Women's Legal Status Bill was carried through all its stages. It was explained that…

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Federal Parliament. Cuban Gift to Red Cross. Naval Economy. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 November 1918 · page 3

The Senate re-committed the Income Tax Bill to the Representatives, and requested that those paying only 20/ tax should be exempt from the…

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British Elections. Mr. Asquith at East Fife. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 November 1918 · page 3

Mr. Asquith, in the course of an election address at East Fife, condemned any tampering with the essentials of Froetrade, advocated prompt Home Rule…

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Corangamite By-election Postal Voting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 November 1918 · page 8

The postal voting and preferential voting provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act, 1918, will apply to the by-election for Corangamite…

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Municipal Elections. Word From Mr. Holman. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 December 1918 · page 2

The Premier, in an appeal to the electors on the eve of the civic eletions here, said he would appeal to the people to realise the necessity for a more lively…

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British Election. Ireland's Attitude. Sinn Fein Predominant. Dublin

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 December 1918 · page 2

Thirty-one Nationalists have declined nomination, making Sinn Fein walk-overs in the counties of Derry and Cork. It is rumored that the Sinn Feiners…

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Louis Reed Charges. Questions in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Ley asked the Chief Secretary whether he had seen statements in yesterday's "Sunday Times" made by Louis Reed…

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State Parliament. Wheat Prices Discussed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 December 1918 · page 4

Mr. Holman stated in answer to several questions asked recently regarding wheat that the Acting Prime Minister had stated that he had made…

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Federal Parliament. Ms. Watt Replies to Questions. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 December 1918 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Watt told Mr. Finlayson that any scheme of dealing with alien internees would depend on the Imperial…

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Mention in Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 2

Mr. Holman has asked for notice of the question dealing with the refusal of the quarantine authorities to allow ministers of the church into the…

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State Parliament. Liquor Prohibition. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly tonight, on the motion of Mr. Bruntnell the standing orders were suspended to allow him to move the following motion:…

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Federal Parliament. Troop Transportation. Supervising Minister. War Precautions Act. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-night, Mr. Tudor moved an adjournment to discuss conditions on transports, and demobilisation…

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British Elections. Three Points Prominent. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 2

The election campaign is hardening on three points. (1) Punishment of the Kaiser and others guilty of cruelties; (2) heavy indemnities (2) heavy indemnities; and (3)…

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State Parliament. Parliamentary Elections Bill. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 2

The Assembly sat throughout the night. Mr. Fuller moved the second reading of the Parliamentary Elections Bill. After several hours…

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Federal Parliament. Bills to Be Dealt With. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 2

In the House of Representatives. Mr. Watt announced Ms intention to close Parliament on December 19. He would ask the House to sit five days…

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British Elections. Split Vote Threatens Coalition. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 2

Labor candidates at the forthcoming general election are expected to profit by the widening of the breach between the Coalition and Liberal parties here…

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Proportional Election and the Woman's Vote. (To the Editor.)

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 2

Sir,—The victory of the proportional system of voting in the House has been received in the country with a feeling of satisfaction almost…

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Federal Parliament. WhEAT Payments. Clergymen and Quarantine. Farewell to French Mission. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 December 1918 · page 4

In the Hosue of Representatives Mr. Watt told, Mr. Foster that he expected the Wheat Board to authorise wheat payments at next Monday's…

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Latest Gables. Friday, December 6th. British Elections

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 7 December 1918 · page 4

One hundred and seven members have been elected unopposed in the British elections. Mr Lloyd George will be opposed by…

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