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Politics & elections, 1918

1,824 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 92

State Parliament. Mr. Watt's Visit Postponed. Audit Act Amendment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 7

Soon after the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon, the Premier announced that the projected visit of the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Watt), on an invit. on to…

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In and Out of Parliament: William Morris Hughes Will Never Desert Us. Australian Politicians for the Highest Positions. When Billy Passed Round the Hat

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 30

Mr. Hughes assisted to take up the collection in aid of wounded Welsh war prisoners in Westminster Abbey on Saturday. Unkind friends say that Billy passes the hat…

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Holman's Dream of Next Election Day

The Australian Worker · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 1

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Last Night's Parliament

Evening News · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. [?], Minister for Labor, moved the second reading of the [?] Re-registration Bill, the [?] of which was pri[?]ted in [?]…

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A Goulburn Speech. Question in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 4

Mr. Ley inquired in the Assembly last evening if tho Chief Secretary's attention had been drawn to a report published in Goulburn on June 21 of a speech made by Dr. O'RellIy,…

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State Parliament. Unions and Strikers. Re-registration Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 5

The main business in the Legislative Assembly last night was the consideration of the Trade Unions Re-registration Bill, on Its second rending, Mr. Becby, In a lengthy speech,…

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State Parliament. Re-registration Bill. Echoes of Last Year's Strike

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 7

A full-dress debate on last year's big strike was begun in the Legislative Assembly last night, when Mr. Beeby, Minister for Labour and industry moved the second reading of…

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Death of a G. N. Steeplechase Candidate. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 9

The Grand National Steeplechase candidatae Gluepot sied at Flemington to-day. He was ridden this morning by C. Boyd, who was schooling him over the steeplechase course, an dthe horse stood too far…

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Serious Allegations in Parliament R. Atkinson Price on the War Path

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 7

In conclusion I should like to point out there is a duty devolving upon all members alike—that is, to endeavour to have the finances…

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Our Melbourne Letter. V.A.T.C. RACES. Form of National Candidates. Gossip of the Game. MELBOURNE

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 5

The V.A.T.C. were particularly fortunate in getting delightful, sunny, mild weather for their meeting on Saturday, and that, and the prospect of seeing a…

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Decimal Coinage for England a Bill in Parliament Counting by Tens in Gold, Silver, and Copper

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 June 1918 · page 3

Is England about to change her coinage? The question is a material one in view of recent developments. Late in April…

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Delegates Walk Out Nationalist Conference. Size of Parliament. Question of Reduction

Evening News · Tuesday 2 July 1918 · page 5

The National Conference resumed its ded[?]tions this morning the Premier (Mr. Hol[?] in the chair. A del[?]gate from [?] moved the…

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Charges in State Parliament. Attack on Mr. J. J. G. M'girr. North-west Ooma Estate. Question of Commission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 11

A sensation was created a few minutes after the Legislative Assembly met yesterday after— noon by the launching of a resolution by Mr. Ley, member for Hurstville, against the…

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New Zealand Turf News Dominion Candidates and the Big Spring Events Christchurch, June 27

Referee · Wednesday 3 July 1918 · page 5

The cabled handicaps of the New Zealand entrants for the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups have been a topic of interest this week, and the full lists will…

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PARLIAMENT To Adjourn Next Week

The Sun · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 8

After a Cabinet meeting to-day the Premier, Mr. Holman, stated that it had been decided to adjourn Parliament at the and of next week for the purpose of enabling…

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State Parliament. Temporary Civil Servants. Offices Over-staffed. Re-registration of Unions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 7

The ordinary routine of the Legislative Assembly was interrupted yesterday afternoon by a motion for adjournment by Mr. Davies, the member for Wollongong, calling attention…

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Gas at 4s 5[?]. Arrangement with Companies. To-day's Statement in Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 5

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon, the Minister for Labor in answer to a question, explained what [?] had been taken on Mr. Just[?] report upon…

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State Parliament. More Talk of Economy. Temporary Civil Servants. Re-registration of Unions

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 5

After questions had been disposed of in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon Mr. Davies moved the adjournment of the House to urge the necessity of placing certain…

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In and Out of Parliament; Holman's Five Years As Premier and Some Reflections Thereon

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 18

Mr. Holman received the congratulations of his friends the other day on completing his fifth year as Premier of New South Wales. A few weeks more and Mr. Holman…

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The Causes of the War. Mr. Holman or Mr. Braddon? "Candidates for Callan Park."

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 23

Much angry feeling has arisen through crities suggesting a cause for the war. Mr. Holman says it was dynastic aggression. whatever that may mean; others are of…

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