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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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Referendum. Hotels Close on Polling Day. .. .. .. Voting Instructions

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 June 1916 · page 6

It was stated recently by the Under - Secretary of the Chief Secretary's Office that ho[?]s are to close on Saturday, June 10, all day, as in the case of a Sunday…

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The Polling in Sydney. Comments by Both Parties. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 June 1916 · page 3

Yesterday the polling was carried out in a quiet and orderly manner. The women worked enthusiastically. The polling was comparatively small. The work of country returns…

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The Bingara Election

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 June 1916 · page 2

Mr. McDonald resigned his seat in the State House as a protest against the dictation of an irresponsible outside body [?] the Labor movement, the P.L.L. Confe[?]…

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Several Candidates Nominated. Chicago

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 June 1916 · page 3

Republicans nominated Hughes practically unanimously. The Progressives immediately nominated Roosevelt. There will be acclamation if Hughes accepts the nomination. From…

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Late Wires Bingara By-election. Mr. McDONALD Leading. a Bitter Contest. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1916 · page 3

The polling for the Bingara-by-election, caused by Mr. G. R. W. McDonald resigning his seat, was held yesterday. and will probably result in the…

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The Bingara By-election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 2

Mr. McDonald's victory in the by election for Bingara cannot be regarded otherwise than as a distinct set-back to the official Labor Party;…

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American Presidency. Campaign in Full Swing. President Wilson's Significant Remarks. Republican Candidate's Intention. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 5

Mr. Charles Evans Hughes, the Republican candidate for the American Presidency, who recently sent in his resignation as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court…

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Parliament Congress. Australians Feted in South Africa. London, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 5

The Australian Parliamentary dele gates, on their way to England, were warmly welcomed at Johannesburg. (The party are going to attend the…

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Telegrams. Coming Elections. Mr. Holman Anxious. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 5

Despite the representations of the supporters of Mr. Arkins, who has enlisted, the Castlereagh Electorate Council decided to ballot for the selection of a candidate. Mr…

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Bingara Election

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 2

The result of the Bingara election, which took place last Saturday, came as a nasty shock to Holman and Co. who anticipated, after their strenuous…

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Elections. Personation at Ballot Box. High Court Majority Decision. Remarkable Position

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 7

The High Court (comprising the Chief Justice, Sir Samuel Griffith, Mr. Justice Barton, Mr. Justice Isaacs, Mr. Justice Higgins, Mr. Justice Duffy, Mr. Justice Powers and…

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The Castlereagh Election. Mr. Arkins' Position. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 June 1916 · page 3

Mr. Holman says there is every indication that Mr. Arkins will receive the Labor selection for the Castlereagh. He also adds that the attitude of the P.L.L. executive towards…

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America. Presidential Elections. Amsterdam

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 June 1916 · page 3

The "Cologne Gazette" says the German Americans, on whose vote the decis[?] may rest, are on Mr. Hughes' side, and will have now a chance of paying back President…

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Denison Ward Election. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 5

Mr. Justice Barton, in the High Court, granted leave to Samuel Bowen to appeal to the Privy Council in the Denison Ward election case…

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Reassembling of Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 5

The State Parliament will reassemble on July 18th…

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Approaching General Election. Campaign Preparations. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 5

The general election is very much in the minds of politicians at the present time. The Premier this morning presided over a meeting of the organising committee of the…

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The Coming State Elections

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 24 June 1916 · page 2

During the course of proceedings in connection with the presentation of an address to Mr. W. T. Johnson, at the Fitzroy Hotel on Wednesday…

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Greek Elections Fixed. the Blockade Raised. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 June 1916 · page 4

Greece has suspended the Chamber of Deputies and fixed the elections for August 7th. The Allies have raised the blockade and liberated wheat…

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State Elections

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 June 1916 · page 4

During the course of proceedings in connection with the presentation of an address to Mr. W. T. Johnson, at the Fitzroy Hotel on Wednesday night last as reported in the…

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Selection of Labor Candidates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 June 1916 · page 5

Several members of the Cabinet are anxious as to their chance for selection the Political Labor Leagues in their present constituencies. Already there is a probability…

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