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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Shire Election

Young Witness · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

At the Shire Chambers at 12 o'clock to-day Mr. R. Rumble announce the candidates nominated to contest the six vacancies. In only two ridings…

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No Election

Young Witness · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

There is to be no election in the Goodradigbee (Yass) Shire. The nominatioas were one short of requirements, and an appointment will…

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Marengo. Shire Elections

Young Witness · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 1

The forthcomlng Shire Elections are so far creating tittle Interest, due no doubt, to the more Important public happenings crowding out such a…

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Shire Elections. Voting by Post. (Ord. 10. Voting by Post)

Young Witness · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 5

As soon as possible after nomination the Returning Officer posts every elector on the Shire Roll a ballot paper, with an envelope enclosed…

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Marengo. Shire Elections

The Burrowa News · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 3

The forthcoming Shire Elections are so for creating little interest, due no doubt, to the more important public happenings crowding out such a small…

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Shire Elections. Burrangong Shire. Old Councillors Re-elected

Young Witness · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 2

The triennial Shire Elections were held throughout the State on Saturday last. As a result of the contest in Burrangong, all the old Councillors…

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Shire Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 2

The following results have been published:— Wingecarribee.—A Riding: Albert A. Carter, J. W. Cunningham. B Riding: R. Kettle, H. Lansdowne. C Riding: Mr. E. Hetherington,…

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P.l.l. and I W.w. Sturt By-election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 1

At a special meeting of the New South Wales executive of the Political Labour League it was unanimously decided to endorse Mr. Brookfield as the selected Labour…

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Shire Council Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 February 1917 · page 2

The Returning Officer (Mr. A. M. Barton) has received all the returns from the various polling centres, and at noon on Wednesday formally declared Messrs. Chas. S. Bradbury…

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Queensland Parliament. Sydney

Young Witness · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Hamilton, Minister for Mines, in the Queensland Parliament, has been appointed President of the Legislative Council in that State…

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Opening of Federal Parliament. Sydney

Young Witness · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

Notices were sent out by the Speak, or of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, summoning members to the opening of…

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Neglected B[?]bi. Apathetic Shire Council. Defeated Candidate's Criticism

Young Witness · Friday 2 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Thomas Carr, of Frankfield, Bribbaree, is indignant at the treatment meted out to the Bimbt district by the Councillors of the Weddin…

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Taralga. the Shire Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 February 1917 · page 2

Very keen interest was taken here in the election, and the polling was above the average, though a large number of electors living within easy reach of the booth did not record…

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Senate Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Rae, ex-Senator, and one of the three endorsed Labur candidates, will speak at Rogers' Corner to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 8 o'clock…

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Opening of Parliament. Military Pageant. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 4

The King opened Parliament at noon to-day. The ceremony was preceded by a magnificent military pageant in the streets. Overseas, troops were prominent…

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British Parliament Opened. the King's Speech. London, Wednesday night

Young Witness · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 6

In the course of his speech in opening Parliament to-day King George said:—"For the third time in succession I…

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Election of President

The Burrowa News · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was held on Monday afternoon last for the purpose of electing a President for the ensuing year, commencing on 1st…

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Serious Election Breach

Young Witness · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. T. Lozell, Returning officer in connection with the recent Jemalong Shire Election, reported to Saturday's meeting of the Council that Mr. C. A…

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Peace Candidate Defeated

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 2

In a by-election Sir J. Maden polled 6019 votes and Mr. Taylor, the peace candidate, 1804. Mr. Taylor was absent from the contest, being in the custody of the military authorities…

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Election Before April. Premier's Announcement. Mr. Holman at Gundagai. National Policy. (Country Press Telegram). GUNDAGAI

Young Witness · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

Mr. Holman announced the policy of the National Party at Gundagal last evening, and at the conclusion of his speech, stated that an early appeal…

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