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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Local and General Federal Elections

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 May 1917 · page 2

The results or the elections this morning were despatched from Melbourne, at 10 o 'clock last night, and were received at Grafton after midnight. They…

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Election [?] from [?]. To the Editer

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1917 · page 2

Sir,—My attention has been drawn to a letter in your issue of April 21at,signed "Rees pryer," wherein be reflects on me…

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Election Comments. the Result in England. Soldiers Vote Nationalist. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 May 1917 · page 3

"The Sun" special correspondent says the result of the Australian elections was received with much gratification in Britain, practically the whole of the press…

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Telegrams. Federal Parliament. May Meet in June. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 May 1917 · page 5

The new Federal Parliament will probably meet about tho second week in June…

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The Darwin Seat. the Successful Candidate Dies. Hobart

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 2

Mr. C. R.. Howroyd, who defeated Mr. King O'Malley in the ballot. for the Darwin seat in the House of Representatives, died suddenly at Launceston this…

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The Federal Elections. Nationalists Sweep the Poll an Eye-opener to the P.l.l

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 5

The Federal elections were held throughout the Commonwealth last Saturday and resulted in a sweeping victory for the Nationalists. In fact,…

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Federal Elections. English and African Congratulations. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 5

British newspapers, referring to the Australian elections, congratulate the Commonwealth on the emphatic declaration in the belief in righteousness and…

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Queensland By-election. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 May 1917 · page 3

The election to fill the vacancy for Rockhampton, in the Queensland Assembly, caused by the resignation of Mr. John Adamson, resulted as follows:--…

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Federal Elections the Purging of a Party. a Ridiculous Constitution

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1917 · page 4

Certain things which have happened to the official Labor Party will do it much good. Since Mr. Fisher gained his great majority in 1910, it has been…

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Queensland Bye-election. Labor Retains Seat. Brisbane

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1917 · page 3

The Rockhampton (Q.) bye-election for the State Parliament resulted in a Labour victory by 350 votes over the Liberal candidate, Mr. Forde being…

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The Federal Elections. the Soldiers' Vote. Practically All Nationalist. London, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1917 · page 3

It is believed that the Australian troops cast practically a block vote for the Nationalists…

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South Australian By-election. Opposition Majority. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 May 1917 · page 5

Final figures have been received for the East Torrens by-election (South Australia), and give the Liberal candidate a majority over the Labor Party's nominee…

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Water Supply Board. Election of Representatives. Special Meetings of Both Councils

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 4

A special meeting of the South Grafton Council was held last night for the purpose of electing their representatives to the Grafton and South Grafton Water…

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The Elections. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 5

Mr. Cook, speaking at Parramatta, said the result of the elections made, all feel proud of the people. , C. H. Utting, 123 Pitt-street, Sydney…

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Municipal Elections. Suburbs Awakened. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 5

Although the suburban triennial elections are six weeks off. there is marked activity in some municipalities regarding the choice of can candidates…

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Federal Elections. Federal Elections. Latest Figures. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 3

Voting for the Senate in Tasmania shows Hurst, the highest Oppositionist, 31,838, against Bakhap, lowest Ministerialist, 41,256…

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The Federal Elections. the German Vote. Lesson From South Australia

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 3

The results of the voting in the Angas electorate of South Australia were put forward to-day by Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence, as…

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The Federal Elections. the Soldiers' Vote. Strongly National

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday Night. The results following the allocation of the 20,000 soldiers' votes received are now announced:--…

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Federal Politics. Parliament to Meet in June. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 May 1917 · page 5

The Federal Parliament will meet on 14th June, and after the passage of a month's Supply Bill, will adjourn until July…

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The Imperial Conference. Imperial Parliament Rejected. Ottawa

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 May 1917 · page 3

In the Dominion House of Commons, Sir Robert L. Borden made a statement on the Imperial Cabinet Conference. He said that the proposed annual…

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