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Politics & elections, 1918

1,824 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 92

Mr. Hughes. Questions in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--In view of the reported movement in England to induce the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) to enter British politics, the member for the Barrier, in the…

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State Parliament. Fair Rents Court. Music in Reformatories

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 5

There was a bare quorum present in the Legislative Assembly at 2.30 yesterday afternoon when the debate on the Estimates was resumed…

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Public Service Board. Criticism in Parliament. Minister's Caustic Remarks

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 4

The public Service Board was subjected to caustic criticism during the debate on the Attorney-General's Estimates in the Legislative Assembly last night…

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Federal Parliament. New Standing Order. French Mission and Press Delegation MELBOURNE, [?]

Evening News · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 5

In the course [?] House of Representative to [?]ment on the [?] that the welcome [?]…

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Epsom, Metrop. and Derby Candidates' Form Last

Arrow · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 1

Last Saturday's racing at Randwick has had the effect of shortening the price of some horses for the Epsom and Metropolitan, and driving others further…

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A.j.c. Candidates

Evening News · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

Followers of the turf are taking stock of the doings on the training tracks of the various candidates entered for the A.J.C. meeting. Pictures of two Derby candidates—Sweet…

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Follow My Leader By Talbot Baines Reed, published by arrangement with Cassell & Co. a General Election

The Mirror · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 9

The return of the Sixth, our heroes covered, made a wonderful change in school life of Templeton. The Fifth, a always made the best use of their…

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City Elections. Reform Campaign

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 7

"The activities of the City Council are largely of an administrative character and the introduction of caucus methods is distinctly detrimental to effective and economic systems,…

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Our Member In the state Parliament

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 3

Mr. Walker (Hawkesbury): I want to say a few words with regard to the Items under the heading of "Stamp duties." The hon. member for Rajeigh and other hon members have…

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Prince Viridis Beats Metrop. Candidates

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 3

Two Blues and Prince Viridis divided favoritism for the Spring Handicap 1¼ mile in which a dozen of the Metropolitan candidates took part. For a…

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The Bolsheviks Mr. Considine's Position Questions in Parliament

The Sun · Sunday 22 September 1918 · page 2

Senator Lynch has given notice of his intention to ask the following questions in the Senate:--If the intention of the Government has…

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City Council Elections Both Parties Getting Ready

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 September 1918 · page 4

The Central Executive of the Australian Labor Party has endorsed for selection for Phillip Ward the following candidates:—Messrs. R. F. Bourke, W…

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State Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 6

The desire of the Government to expedite its legislative progress is indicated by the meeting of the Legislative Assembly at 11 o'clock this morning instead of the…

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State Parliament. Sitting To-day

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 6

The Legislative Assembly will sit at 11 O'clock this morning to resume consideration of the Estimates. Mr. Holman stated last night that the…

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Chief Justice Statement in Parliament Matter of Salary

The Sun · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 2

The Attorney-General, on the meeting of the legislative Assembly to-day, said, "As a matter of fairness to his Honor the Chief Justice I desire to refer to a statement made…

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To-day's Parliament. Consideration of Estimates Lieutenant Governor's Salary

Evening News · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair in the Legislative Assembly at 11 o'clock this morning. and tabled the Auditor-General's report. Sir William Cullen…

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When Bill Arrives Can He Be Replaced? Question for Parliament MELBOURNE

The Sun · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 5

When the House of Representatives meets on Wednesday it is the intention of Lieutenant-Colonel Abbott, member for New England, to ask Mr. Watt (Acting Prime…

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Asleep Alone in Parliament House

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 4

Through an unforeseen set of eir camstancees, it came about that the Minister for Education woke up on his couch in parliament House at 1 o'clock…

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Country Interests in Parliament Avoiding a Split

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 7

Speaking in Dubbo on Friday, Mr. H V Thoiby, a member of the execu-tive of the F.S.A.said that he was very much annoyed at the action or…

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State Parliament. Lengthy Debate on Estimates. Shipbuilding and Railways

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 8

Members of the Legislative Assembly were called together at the unusual hour of 11 a.m. yesterday morning the extra sitting day having been taken by the Government…

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