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Politics & elections, 1917

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Expulsions' From Parliament

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 5

"Responsible government was granted to New South Wales in 1855, and the first Parliament of this State, opened on May 22, 1856. During the 61 years…

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Another Referendum. Federal Cabinet's Decision. Reasons Against Election. Melbourne

The Scone Advocate · Friday 9 November 1917 · page 7

When the Federal Cabinet rose shortly after 6 o'clock this evening, the Prime Minister made the following statement:—…

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Polling Day. December 22

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1917 · page 5

The Federal Parliament was to have met on the return of members from a trip to Western Australia, in connection with the official opening of the Trans-continental…

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The Referendum. the Writ. Polling Day Uncertain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1917 · page 6

A message from Melbourne states that the writ for the conscription referendum will be issued at six o'clock this evening. There is some uncertainty about polling day, which…

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Expulsions' From Parliament

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 10 November 1917 · page 5

"Responsible government was granted to New South Wales in 1855, and the first Parliament of this State-opened on May 22, 1856. During the 61 years…

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Voluntary Workers' Association. Election of Officers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1917 · page 5

At a public mooting held in the Town Hall on the 23rd October, a branch of the Voluntary Workers' Association was formed in the Maitland district, including East and West…

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British By-election

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 November 1917 · page 14

In the bye-election for north Salford Mr. Ben Tillet (labour Independent) won the seat against Sir Charles Malet (Ministerial candidate.) The results were:—…

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Victorian Elections. Nationalist Victory. State of Parties

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 2

Polling was held in Victoria yesterday in connection with the State elections. In fifteen electorates the results still remain in doubt, but in fifty electorates the ballots…

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British Parliament Prolonged

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 November 1917 · page 6

The House of Commons has passed a Bill prolonging the life of Parliament by eight months…

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French Parliament Support. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 November 1917 · page 6

Reuter's Paris correspondent reports that the Chamber of Deputies passed a vote of confidence in the Government by 250 to 192 after the speech by M. Painleye (Premier),…

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Victorian Elections. Liberals Leading. (By Telegraph.) Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 November 1917 · page 6

The following is the latest position in the Victorian elections:—Ministerialists 13, Liberal 29, Opposition 21. Two Ministerial seats, eight Liberal, and…

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The By-Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1917 · page 4

The result of the by-election for Gloucester shows that the Government blundered badly in so hastily and peremptorily insisting on the…

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The Glou[?] Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 November 1917 · page 4

The Chief State Electoral Officer said yesterday that the poll for the three remaining centres in the Gloucester electorate, which had been delayed by floods, had…

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Canadian Elections. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 November 1917 · page 5

Incomplete returns of nominations throughout Canada show that seven supporters of the Union Government and nine Quebee followers of Sir Wilfred Laurier have been…

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Canadian Elections. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 November 1917 · page 7

Incomplete returns of nominations throughout Canada show that seven supporters of the Union Government and Quebec followers of Sir Wilfred Laurier have been…

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The Latest. Polling for Constituent Assembly. Socialists Trust Kaledin. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.)

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 November 1917 · page 2

Stockholm, Sunday Night.—A Polshevik official despatch states that the attempt to form a Coalition Government has failey but the polling for a…

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British Elections. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 6

Labour candidates for the next election exceed 300. The Trade Union and Socialist Leagues are guaranteeing them…

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Russian Elections. Majority for Maximalists. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 December 1917 · page 9

Reuter's Petrograd correspondent says that the Constituent Assembly election for 110 of 191 districts at petrograd gave the Maximals[?] votes and the cadets 1180. The Socila[?]…

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British Elections. London

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 December 1917 · page 2

Labour candidates for the next election exceed 300. The Trade Union and Socialist Leagues are guaranteeing them…

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Russian Elections. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 December 1917 · page 5

Reuter's Petrograd correspondent states that Constituent Assembly of Maximalists at Petrograd polled 422,000 votes; the cadets 247,000, and the social…

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