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Politics & elections, 1918

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Queensland Elections. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 2

The Queensland Premier promises an early announcement of the date of the elections…

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Tumut Municipal Election. Extraordinary Election

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 3

FOR a bye-election the ratepayers displayed more than usual interest in the election of an alderman to bake the seat vacated by Ald John…

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State Parliament. the Coal Contract. Home Rule for Ireland. Amending Industrial Bill. Keen Opposition Promised. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Lang (Granville) asked the Premier to take steps to prevent money, paid into the superannuation fund by…

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Items of News. Junee Mayoral Election

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 2

The election of Mayor for Junee look place last evening and resulted in Alderman W. J. Hiscock, J.P., being unanimously chosen for the position…

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British Food Problem. Appeal to Members of Parliament. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 2

The Press Bureau states that Lord Rhondda, Food-Controller, addressing the members of Parliament, expressed the view that the food situation would…

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State Parliament. Railway Shipping Dispute. Wheat Bags and Wheat. Industrial Bill. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day considerable interest was evinced when the leader of the Opposition referred to telegrams he had received from…

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Parliament Prorogued. the King's Speech. Confidence in Ultimate Triumph. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

Parliament has been prorogued until February 12. The King's speech was as follows:— "My Lords and getlemen,—Since last…

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State Parliament. Soldiers and Sailors' League. Coastal Shipping. Conference on Wheat Question. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Cann (Canterbury) asked the Premier if the Government intended to liquidate the debt of the Returned Sailors…

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Local and General. Shire Election

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 2

The voting for the vacancy in B Riding of Tumbarumba Shire resulted as follows -- G. T. Heinecke 122 votes…

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Two Elections. New Mayor. Ald. Wright Chosen

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 2

There was a full board of aldermen at the chambers on Thursday evening, to choose a Mayor for the ensuing 12…

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Bruce Smith v. Pinkstone Election. (Dec. 16, 1882.)

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 11 February 1918 · page 4

Early in the morning one of Cobb and Co's three-horse coaches was sent out to collect the votes belonging to Mr. Smith; and a two…

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Mayoral Election. Two Nominations. Ald. Wright Appointed

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. There…

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Election of Shire President. Cr. McMAHON ELECTED

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1918 · page 2

AFTER the ordinary business of the Council had been dispensed with on Saturday, the election of President for the year took place…

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State Parliament. Coal Contract. Foodstuffs for America. Railway Construction Policy. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, in reply to Dr. Arthur (Middle Harbor), the Premier said the question of commandeering coastal ships of sufficient…

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Queensland Elections. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 3

The Queensland general elections have been fixed for March 16…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. Stratton Chosen Unanimously

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday evening when the Mayor (Ald. S. H. Dickson)) presided. All the Aldermen,…

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Imperial Parliament. Session Opened. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

The re-opening of Parliament after the briefest recess is occasioning the liveliest interest in view of the importance of questions, like those of…

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State Parliament. Industrial Legislation. Industrial Legislation. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, replying to Mr. Manning (Albury), the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Grahame) said that the total quantity of…

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Wagga District Hospital. Election of Committee. Declaration of Poll Postponed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

The Masonic Hall mas practically filled last right, on the occasion of the adjourned annual meeting of subscribers to the Wagga District Hospital…

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The Cater Leases. Questions in Parliament

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

In the House on Wednesday of last week. Mr. T. D. Mutch, asked the Minister for Agricultural : — (1) Is it a fact that Mr. A. C…

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