AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.
the political ceisis. HE. HUGHES TO FORM A CABINET. POSSIBILITY OF LABOR fI'MTIXG. Australian-N.Z. Cable Association. Melbourne, Jan. fl. It is expected that the political situation will be cleared up to-day bv the recall of Mr. Hughes to form a new Ministry. Received Jan. 0, 8.55 p.m. Melbourne, Jan. 9. At a brief sitting of the House of Representatives and Semite, Mr. Hughes announced his resignation and moved the adjournment until to-morrow, in order to allow time for consideration ot the situation. Jt is understood Mr. Hughes also informed tie members that the Governor(jeneral had commissioned him to form an administration, which the party was now discussing. It is believed in certain quarters that the Labor Party may be united to form a National Government. Received Jan. 10, 12.20 a.m. T , . , Melbourne, Jan. fl. ■ it is definitely announced that Mr Hughes has been commissioned to form a Government. The Ministerial party I approves of his acceptance.
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Taranaki Daily News, 10 January 1918, Page 5
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158AUSTRALIAN POLITICS. Taranaki Daily News, 10 January 1918, Page 5
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