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Politics & elections, 1916

2,023 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 102

Imperial Parliament. Statement By Ministers

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 12

The Imperial Parliament assembled at noon on February 15. His Majesty the King, In his speech said: -- "The spirit of by Allies and my people, who…

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Meeting of Parliament Premier Anxious for Work

The Sun · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 6

The Premier stated to-day that, so far as he knew, Parliament would settle down at once to business after the resumption of the session on Tuesday next. He had not been…

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The American Presidency. the Candidates

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 8

The United States Presidential election will take place this year, and already rumour is busy with the names of the probable candidates. At the election, it may be…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 11

BALLINA.—Aid. Blisss. BROKEN HILL.—Aid. W. B. Driscoll. GOULBURN.—Aid. Wm. Wood. KATOOMBA.—Aid. C. L. Dash…

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Labor Candidates for the Senate

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Thursday. -- No steps have yet been takenn to select Labor candidates for the Senate in this State. The customary proposition is set down for discussion at the…

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State Parliament. Six Weeks' Business

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 18

Reports concerning the building operations at Parliament House called for by the Premier and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly show that they will be sufficiently advanced…

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Election of Civic Committees

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 8

The following committees were elected at the last meeting of the Hyde Council: Works, the Mayor (Ald. Kelly), and Alderman Anderson, Whitfield, and…

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Opening of Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 February 1916 · page 2

Though the renovation of Parliament House is not yet complete, it is intended the Assembly will meet for the transaction of business on the date fixed—29th inst. Caucus will meet…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Meets To-morrow. Work of the Season

Evening News · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 5

The New South Wales Parliament will meet to-morrow to finish off the work left undone at [?] Christmas adjournment. The remainder of [?] session is expected to last fiver or six weeks…

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Germans in Australia Proposals in Parliament House to Meet To-morrow

The Sun · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly will resume business to-morrow afternoon, just as if these had been no break in the session. At half-past 4 the bells will be rung, members will…

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Party Entente. the Liberals and Mr. Beeby. No Clashing at Elections Leaders' Statements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 6

An important understanding has been arrived at between the Liberal party, led by Mr. Wade, and the Progressive party, with which Mr. Beeby is associated. Announcements by…

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State Elections. Liberals and Progressive Unity. No Triangular Fights

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 4

In view of the inevitable general election this year, there has recently been a revival of activity in different political organisations. We are informed that important conferences…

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Meeting of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 8

Parliament is to meet to-day; but the question for most people is whether Mr. Holman proposes to use it to stave off action on the early closing of liquor…

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Parliament Resumes New Members Sworn in

The Sun · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 5

The Parliamentary session was resumed this afternoon after the adjournment over the holidays. Mr. Bruntnell, the new member for…

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State Parliament. Resumption of Session. Bills to Be Dealt With

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 4

The State Parliament will resume its adjourned session at 4.30 o'clock this afternoon. There having been no prorogation, but merely an adjournment, when the House rose for the…

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State Parliament. To-day's Meeting. Early Closing and Germans in the State

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 10

The State Parliament will meet this afternoon for the despatch of business, the Houses having adjourned over Christmas. It is unlikely that the Legislative Council…

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State Elections. Progressives and Liberals in Line. to Fight Labor-socialists

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 4

The Progressives and the Liberals will stand shoulder to shoulder in the next State elections. There will be no triangular contests as fur as they…

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Coming State Elections. Ashburnham

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 February 1916 · page 7

FORBES. Monday.—The ballot for the selection of a Labor candidate for Ashburnham resulted: J. P. Lynch, ex-member, 299; P. M'Girr, 129; W. Haimey, 14…

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Notes. Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 4

The New South Wales Parliament resumed its work yesterday, and was as [?] in its port as any [?], with the exception of that one tense [?] when the high-minded Mr. Bag[?]…

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Parliament Reopens

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 8

When the State Parliament settled down again to business last night the Government made it plain that in the preparation of its programme it has kept a steadily cautious…

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