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Politics & elections, 1915

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The Clarence Election

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 July 1915 · page 50

The writ for the vacancy in the Clarence electorate, caused by the death of Mr. John M'Farlane, was issued oh July 22. The date of nomination is Thursday, July 29, and polling…

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Wounded Soldiers. Questions in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 July 1915 · page 6

It was suggested to the Premier by Dr. Arthur, in the Assembly yesterday, that the Federal authorities might be asked to send New South Wales and Queensland wounded soldiers…

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War Pensions. Amending Bill Before Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 July 1915 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The War Pensions Amending Bill, which was introduced in the House of Representatives to-day, includes in the definition of a member of the forces a…

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State Parliament. City Railway. Tramway Commissioner

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 July 1915 · page 3

The Minister for Works stated, in the Assembly yesterday, in reply to the leader of the Opposition, that it was proposed to make a temporary appointment to the vacant Tramway…

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Clarence by Election. Grafton

Evening News · Thursday 29 July 1915 · page 7

The nominations for the [] by-election are:—Dr. T. J. Henry madical practtioners, Liberal; Mr. W.H. Zu[?] agent, independent Liberal, and Sir. George Morrieon…

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Tasmanian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 3

HOBART, Thursday.--In the Legislative Assembly last night, a Foodstuffs Commission Bill was passed, which enables the Commissioner to obtain returns from the holders of…

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West Australian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 3

PERTH, Thursday.--The second session of the ninth Parliament was opened to-day. The Governor's speech stated that the State could not expect the some assistance as…

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Members of Parliament and Recruiting

The Land · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 12

Mr. W. A. Crapp, "Woodstock," Armidale, writes:—I ask space in your paper to have a word or so on the threat recruiting scheme that is being organised by the Federal and…

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Homebush Abttoirs. Questions in Parliament. What Was Left Unasked

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 8

Several questions concerning the new abattoirs at Homebush Bay were asked in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday…

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Small Arms Factory. Proposed Removal. Debate in Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 5

The adjournment of the house of Representatives was moved to-day by Mr. Carr (N.S.W.) to draw attention to the intention of the Government to transfor the small arms…

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British Parliament Six Weeks' Adjournment Mr. Asquith's Speech. London, July 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 8

The House of Commons this evening was crowded in anticipation of an historic resume of the war. Mr. Asquith, however, after justifying the adjournment on the…

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After the War Pensions for Soldiers Bill in the Commonwealth Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 3

The War Pensions Amending Bill which was introduced in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, includes in the definition of a member of the forces a…

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Soldiers Braund and Larkin. The King's Message to N.S.W. Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 3

The Speaker of, the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, having announced the receipt of a message from his Malessy the King, members ruse in…

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Clarence. Three Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 July 1915 · page 10

The following nominations were received yesterday for the Clarence neat, rendered vacant by the death of the sitting member, Mr. M'Farlane, election day being Saturday,…

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State Parliament. Tasmania. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 July 1915 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly last night the Foodstuffs' Commission Bill was passed, which enables the Commissioner to obtain, returns from the holders of foodstuffs similar to the…

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At Warwick Farm Candidates' Chances Discussed

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 31 July 1915 · page 5

The usual weekly racing fixture will take place at Warwick Farm this afternoon, commencing at 2.10. Seven horses are engaged in the Hurdle…

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The Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 31 July 1915 · page 5

The election for the vacancy in the Liverpool Council, caused by the death of the latE Alderman Miller, on Saturday caused very little interest. A few of the…

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Revelations of I. T. T. Lincoln, former Member of Parliament, who became a German Syp. Amazing Confession of a Naturalized Subject of England, who, for Revenge sought to Betray his Adopted Country to Her Enemies. (Continued from Last Week)

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 31 July 1915 · page 4

Next day, Dec. 31, 1914, 1 saw the German Consul after his return from Wesel, and it was arranged that he would…

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Big Jumping Races Prospects of Candidates Melbourne

The Sun · Sunday 1 August 1915 · page 10

The Handicap Steeplechase at Mooneo Valley, in which Briarberry and Artillery Bill ran a dead heat, was a most interesting race. Neither horse is engaged in the Australian…

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Waverley By-election

The Sun · Monday 2 August 1915 · page 6

The Bondi Vigilance Association has decided not to submit a candidate to contest the forthcoming municipal election at Waverley in connection with the vacancy for…

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