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Politics & elections, 1915

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Questions in Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 3 November 1915 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. Levy asked the Premier whether the residents of Chatswood also surrounding suburbs had been subjected to considerable discomfort and…

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Patriotic Funds. Discussion in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 November 1915 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Carmichael moved the adjournment of the House on a motion "that the Government should at once take action to guarantee the public that…

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Undecided Life of Present Parliament

The Sun · Wednesday 3 November 1915 · page 5

Mr. Asquith is undecided whether to extend the life of the present Parliament…

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Hotel Hours in N.S.W. Bill Before Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 3 November 1915 · page 43

In Committee of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly late on October 28 the Premier moved for leave to bring in a Bill fixing the hours of hotels…

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Ascot Thousand Run To-day. Prospects of Candidates. and Tips

Referee · Wednesday 3 November 1915 · page 5

This racing event of importance, the prize money attached to which totals 1000 sovs, will be the Cup-week "attraction in Melbourne to-day, and several of Sydney's unregistered…

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In Parliament. Railway Wages Boards

Co-operator · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 7

In the Assembly last week Mr. T. S. Crawford asked tho Colonial Treasurer:— Will he make inquiries to…

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"Grave Alarm." Reference in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 8

The member for Willoughby (Mr. Haynes) moved the adjournment of the legislative assembly afternoon to call attention to the state of affairs at the North Sydney, owing to…

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High Commissioner. References in Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 10

The supply debate was resumed in the House of Representatives to-day. Mr. Palmer (Vic.) touched upon the question of the appointment of Mr. Fisher as High…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. the Eight-hour Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 4

Having listened to a variety of questions on a variety of subjects, and a speech by Mr. Haynes protesting against the condition of affairs existing in connection with the North Sydney…

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Day Sittings of Parliament. Clause in Labor Platform. Labor Members Defeat It

The Australian Worker · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 7

Mr. Jabez Wright, Labor member for Willyama, moved in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly a motion embodying the clause in the Labor platform calling for…

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Shocking Disgrace. Want of Drinking Water at Crow's Nest. Mr. Haynes' Speech in Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 6

Mr. Haynes moved the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly last night to call attention to the state of affairs at North Sydney, owing to the breakdown of the water and…

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Hughes Ministry Meet the House. Fisher Government Policy to Be Continued. "War to Be Prosecuted with the Utmost Vigor." Parliament to Rise on November 5

The Australian Worker · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 11

On October 26, Prime Minister Fisher, at a caucus meeting of the Federal Labor Party, held at Parliament House Melbourne, announced his acceptance of the…

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Lodge Elections

Watchman · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 4

During the present month the general election of officers will take place. Specially appointed installing Officers will conduct the elections, and it is my earnest desire…

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New York State Elections. New York, Wednesday Evening

Evening News · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 7

At the New York State elections Tammany won a majority on the Aldermant[?] Board, and elected a Tammany District Attorney. This is Tammany's first real triumph for fifteen years…

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Queen of Allies Day. Position of the Candidates

Evening News · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 7

[?] position of the [?] by the [?]…

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Senate Labour Selection. “All Grades” Candidates

Co-operator · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 5

The Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association has nominated Messrs. V. G. Kavanagh and M. A. O’Donnell as the Association’s Candidates for the Labour Selection Ballot. The support of Unionists and P.L.L, Members is earnestly wanted for these two worthy gentlemen. Mr. Victor G. Kavanagh needs very little introduction. He has the reputation…

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City Elections. Increase of Polling Booths

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 5

A deputation from the Political Labour League waited upon Mr. T. H. Nesbitt, Town Clerk, to ask him, in his capacity as returning officer, to increase the facilities at the…

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Civic Elections. More Polling Places Wanted

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 5

A deputation from the Political Labor League, consisting of Mr. Arthur Vernon, Mr. G E. Lewis, and Mr. Evans, waited upon Mr. T. H. Nesh[?] (Town Clerk) yesterday to ask him, in…

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Reference in Parliament

Evening News · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 5

ME[?] in the Legislative Assembly on [?] the Minister for [?] was aware that owing to the [?] North shore, [?]…

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