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Politics & elections, 1916

2,023 stories in Sydney's papers · page 68 of 102

Questions in Parliament. Soldiers' Votes

The Land · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 8

The Premier said that the Government was having an investigation made to see if it were possible to permit soldiers who leave this State between now and…

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State Parliament. Premier Urged to Move

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon Mr. Colquhoun asked the Premier: Will you as head of the Government the mother State, move in this House…

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The Referendum. Not Binding on Parliament, Mr. Wade's Views

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 7

The following statement was made by Mr. Wade last night:—"There is one point with regard to the Prime Minister's attitude towards conscription that is worthy of serious…

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Compulsion. Parliament's Secret Session. War Issues. Prime Minister's Statement. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 7

The Federal Parliament assembled this afternoon in secret to hear from the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) certain facts that could not be made public which led to the…

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War Policy. the Referendum Vote. Probably End of October. To-day's Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The secret session of the Federal Parliament, arranged by the Government for the discussion of the future war policy as it affects Australia, took place…

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Federal Parliament. the Defence Question. Statement by Mr. Hughes. Thousands More Men Wanted. Melbourne

Evening News · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 5

Long [?] House of Representatives met this [?] public galleries were filled with an [?] crowd, in which women were in the [?]…

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State Elections. Mr. G. S. Beeby's Dates

The Land · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 9

The Rock, September 8, 8 p.m. Marrar, September 9, 8 p.m. Albury (with Mr. T. R. Bavin), September 11, 8 p.m…

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"No Punch." Presidential Candidate's Speeches. New York, Aug. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 8

The Republican Committee admits that the western trip of the Republican presidential nominee, ex-Judge Hughes, has failed. He had no "punch" in his speeches…

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State Elections. Castlereagh Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 8

DUBBO, Thursday.--The Castlereagh District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association met at Dubbo to select a candidate to contest Castleragh in the interests of the…

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Manly Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 September 1916 · page 9

The Manly and District Commercial Association has called for nominees willing to contest the Manly Council elections in the interests of the association, and a platform has been drawn…

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In Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 17

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament met this morning. Interest was centred in the House of Representatives, where the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) amplified the policy…

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State Parliament's Position Debate Probable

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 10

Several questions hearing upon the conscription referendum were directed to the Premier in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon…

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Herr Dankel. German M.p. Attends Federal Parliament

The Mirror of Australia · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 3

Mr. G. Dankel, member for Boothby (S.A.) in the House of Representatives, attended at the opening of the Federal Parliament last Wednesday…

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Federal Parliament. Supply Bill of £3,023,580

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 9

MELBOURNE. Friday.--The only business brought up in the House of Representatives today, other than that relating to the military War policy of the Government, was a Supply…

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Moorefield to Cater for Racegoers To-day Form of the Horses:: Open Events:: "Ponies" at Victoria Park To-day's Moorefield Prospects Spring Candidates Engaged

Arrow · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 1

Moorefield will be the attraction for followers of registered racing this afternoon, and a good crowd is sure to be in attendance. There are several horses engaged, who have important…

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Candidates for the Spring How They Are Faring

Arrow · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 4

The arrival of horses from other States has added to the interest of Rand wick doings the past week. E. A. Connolly's team all look well, Costello taking the eye particularly. Grand…

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State Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 19

At a meeting of the executive of the P.L.L. on Thursday evening Mr. G. A. Burgess was duly endorsed as the selected Labour candidate for the Burrangong seat. Messrs…

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P.l.l. Executive Candidates Endorsed

The Sun · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 6

At Thursday night's meeting of the P.L.L. Executive, reports Mr. Evans, the secretary, the nomination of Mr. G. A. Burgess for the Burrangong electorate was endorsed. For…

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State Elections. Labor Endorsements

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 10

The following report has been received from the secretary of the P.L.L. (Mr. P. C. Evans) in reference to decisions arrived at by that body:--…

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Candidates for the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1916 · page 8

There promises to be a vast choice open to the electors of Hornsby Shire in the way of candidates for civic honors at next election. Among the gentlemen who…

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