Shire Election Contretemps
It will be remembered (writes the Glen Innes "Guardian") that at the recent election for Severn Shire, Cr. W. A. Cramsie and Mr. Every were separated in…
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Politics & elections, 1917
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Municipal Election. the New Council. a Small Vote
The election of a new Council for the municipality of Grafton took place on Saturday. Throughout the day there was little activity, and it was not…
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The State parliament was dissolved on Wednesday. Nominations of candidates will close on Saturday, March 3.The poll will be taken three weeks…
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"'Ooray! I knew that we could win!" --"The Sentimental Bloke." The Municipal election on Saturday…
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Mr. J. W. Doyle (chairman of the P.L.L.) has been selected by a majority of two votes as the Labor candidate for Phillip, the electorate…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Criminal Law. Amendments by British Parliament. London
The greatest interest is being taken in the proposed amendments in the British Criminal Law Act. There are 11 pages of amendments and tables. One matter…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Elections. Byron and Lismore Electorates Sydney
It is stated authoritatively that the P.L.L. is not likely to contest the Byron seat (Hon. J. Perry), or Lismore (Mr. G. Nesbitt) electorates…
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Sir, We are on the eve of a general election, and at a time when "there should be peace at home." This is unfortunate, but as Polonius put it,…
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There is one issue, and only one, involved in the election: Are the affairs of the State to be handed over to the new Industrial Labor party, in which…
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The National Party decided not to endorse candidates opposing Messrs. Griffith, Black, Page and Gardiner. The Hotelkeepers' Association decided to support…
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"Open confession is good for the soul," the old adage tells us, but it may not be so beneficial in a political election. The Labor leaders, however,…
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In the House of Representatives, Mr. Glynn told Mr. Foster that the Government would deal with the appointment of an Administrator for the Northern…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Prolongation of Parliament. Melbourne
Senator Gardiner says the Senate is certain to defeat the proposal to prolong the life of Parliament. Mr. Cook says the position should…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Letters to the Editor. Mayoral Election
Sir, From something I have heard to-day I am moved to write to you on the question of the future municipal government of Grafton. I am only an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →State Elections. Speaker Has Rough Reception. But Ultimately Succeeds. Sydney
Mr. R. D. Meagher addressed a meeting of about 6000 people at Darlington last night. The proceedings were stormy. It was doubtful whether he…
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In the Senate the President told Senator Gardiner that he could not allow discussion as to providing for pairs, which was a matter of private arrange…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Elections. Mr. Briner's Meetings
Mr. G. S. Briner opened his campaign in the Raleigh electorate, at Bonville on Monday night, when he had a good meeting in the public hall. Mr. H. G. Faviell,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Elections. the Gordon Electorate. Sydney
No selection has yet been made for the Gordon electorate. It is believed the four Nationalists in the field will not be interfered with by the Labor…
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Mr. A. D. Cridge. of Oregon. U.S.A., in a letter to Mr. Huie, states:-- "The National election is being hailed as a g-r-e-a-t democratic victory,…
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In the Senate, the President announced that Mr. Earle had been appointed to succeed Senator Ready. Senator Watson said he had been…
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