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Politics & elections, 1916

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British Parliament Discussion on Greece. a Dangerous Question. Scene In the House. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) London, Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 9 November 1916 · page 3

In the House of Commons, Lord Cecil, replying to questions whether certain. Greek civil and military officers, adhering to M. Vonizclos had been dismissod,…

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Presidential Election. Result Still Doubtful. Newyork

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 November 1916 · page 5

While the returns from the Eastern States yesterday and the claims of Republicans of the Middle West made the election of Hughes seem certain even to the supporters of…

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The Federal Arena. Saturday's Polling. Melbourne, November 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 2

When Sunday brought the first progress reports of Saturday's polling, one recalled with satisfaction that the impossibility of remaining in any one city and…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 3

In the Council yesterday, The Local Government (Amending) Bill was further considered in committee. Sir Thomas Hughes moved an…

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Presidential Election. Democrats Confident. New York

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 5

The Democratic Committee's chairman claims that President Wilson has been elected by a vote of 288 of the electoral colleges. The a republican politicians, though an air…

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The Latest. To-day's Wires. the "Arabia." Torpedoed and Sunk in 20 Minutes. All Hands Got Off. Presidential Election Still Uncertain. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 2

The Arabia's passengers are being landed at Port Said, Alexandria, and Malta, where the rescuing ships arriving will be brought to London via…

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State Parliament. No-confidence Motion

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 5

The debate upon Mr Durack's no-confidence motion was continued in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday and Thursday…

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American Election Sensational Result. Candidates Run Closely. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 6

New York, Wednesday.—There was an unprecedented development in the presidential election. Although the first indications appeared to give a…

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"Things Are Going Favorably." Sir E. Grey's Confidence in Victory. Fahewell to Constituents. His Decision Not to Seek Re-election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 4

Sir Edward Grey, in a letter to Sir Francis Blake, president of the Berwick Division Liberal Association, states that things are going so favorably for the Allies as to…

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American Presidential Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 2

It is announced that Judge Hughes has been selected as the next President of the United States. This is regarded as a fitting reply to Germany's…

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Election of President. Jubilant Democrats. Recounts Already Demanded. New York, Thursday evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 4

With both the Republicans and the [?] crats taking steps to force recounts in [?] eral close States, the indications to-night pointed to possible considerable delay in…

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Presidential Election. Hughes Now Favourite. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 13

The correspondent of the "Times" at New York states that betting is again in favour of Mr. Hughes, who received an excellent reception in the middle west. A violent…

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Presidential Election. Result Still Doubtful. New York

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 5

While the returns from the Eastern States yesterday and the claims of Republicans of the Middle West, made the election of Hughes seem certain even to the supporters of…

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Wilson's Election Assured. Republican Journal's Opinion. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) Washington, Thursday Night

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 6

The "Evening Mail"- (Republican) concedes that Dr. Wilson will be reelected. Other Republican journals admit his re-election seems assured…

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Prolongation of Parliament. Meeting in Protest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 November 1916 · page 2

To protest against the proposed pro[?]ongation of the life of the State Parliament a meeting of citizens was held in the Sydney Domain on Sunday afternoon. The meeting was…

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Presidential Election. New York

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 November 1916 · page 5

Four hundred ladies toured the country for the Republicans, and farmers' wives in the western prairies resented the advice give by the "Hughesettes," as the fashionable…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Council yesterday, Mr. Fitzgerald, Vice-President of the Excentive Council, moved the second reading of the Sydney Corporation Amendment (Costs)…

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The American Election

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

If ever the desirablentss of postponing a general election was urgent, it was in the case of the American Presidential [?]ection. The war has…

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Election of Mayor. Alderman McLAUCHLIN Chosen. the Financial Position

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 3

In consequence of the Mayor of West Maitland (Alderman Mannall) having resigned through ill-health it devolved upon the council of the municipality to elect a…

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Presidential Election. Alleged Misuse of Moneys. Washington

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 5

A sensation has been caused through an investigation into the alleged misuse of money in connection with the election being ordered…

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