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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

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Federal Election Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1914 · page 2

The following ore the dates fixed upon the Federal Government in connection with the forthcoming election:—Dissolution of Parliament, July 20…

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Mud and Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1914 · page 3

A writer in a contemporary says that members of both Federal Houses are packing their bags, imploring their wives not to forgot their…

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The Coming Elections. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 July 1914 · page 1

Sir,—I notice that Mr. H. W. Gray, secretary Wollongong Labor League, together with other members of the League, are making herculean efforts…

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Federal Elections. Mr. King O'malley in Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 6

On Saturday evening the Hon. King O'Malley, M.H.R., addressed a large gathering from the balcony of the Royal Alfred Hotel. After a…

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Federal Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 July 1914 · page 11

Mr. G. M. Burns, M.H.R., had a good meeting at Shellharbor last Monday evening and also at Dapto on Wednesday, when the Mayor…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Fisher and Mr. Burns in Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 July 1914 · page 6

The Star Theatre was filled last Saturday night with a crowd gathered to hear addresses by the leader of the Opposition, and by Mr. Geo…

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Correspondence. Elections of Illawarra, Beware. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 July 1914 · page 2

Sir,—There are only a few days left for enrolment, and I would advise every elector to take nothing for grunted but go to the office of the…

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Federal Election

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 7

At a meeting of the Bulli Sub-Committee, P.L., at Scanion's Hall last Saturday it was unanimously decided to open a voluntary…

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Federal Election

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 13

Sir Joseph Carruthers, Mr. D. Levy, M.L.A., and other prominent Liberals are expected to give addresses in the electorate shortly…

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Federal Elections. Mr. W. M. Hughes in Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 6

On Friday evening the Hon. W. M. Hughes address a large audience in the Star Theatre, Mr. H. P. Melville presided, and introduced "Billy"…

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The Coming Federal Elections to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 3

Sir,—There is such an uncertainty of opinion in some quarters as to the propriety of proceeding with the Federal elections, fixed for the 5th…

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The Elections Scrutineers in Polling Booths

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1914 · page 2

It should be specially noted that additional regulations have been issued by the Electoral Department dated 11th July, 1914, providing for the…

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Federal Elections

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 9

Re absentee voting amended regulation, a circular issued by the office sets forth that the voter must declare that he has not been and he…

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Political. Election To-morrow

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 2

Arrangements have been made for the posting of the election returns at the "Mercury" Office. Mr. Fuller reports successful…

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Election of Pope. SYDNEY

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 2

The Conclave of Cardinals has completed its sitting in the Sestine Chapel and as a result, it announced that Cardinal Delhi Chiesa has been…

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Correspondence. Federal Elections. (To The Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 8

Dear' Sir.—On the eve of the election battle I would like to place some Campaign points before the electors through the columns of your valuable…

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Federal Elections. Final Appeal. (Per Favour the Editor "Illawarra Mercury.")

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 5

Fellow Electors.—On Saturday next, 5th September, you are once again asked to elect members for both Houses of the "National Parliament…

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Federal Elections Final Appeal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 6

Fellow Electors,—On Saturday next, fifth September, you are once again asked to elect members for both Houses of the National…

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The Elections. Victory for the Labor Party

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 September 1914 · page 2

The appeal to the people to decide, between the parties that were so evenly divided in the Federal House of Representatives has resulted in a vote…

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Illawarra Federal Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 2

The counting of the absent votes, which commenced on Tuesday afternoon last was concluded on Saturday. There, now only remain about thirty…

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