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Politics & elections, 1914

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The Federal Elections. Mr. R. Patten at Corowa

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 7

Mr. Robt Patten, the Liberal and F. and S. candidate for the Hume seat in the Federal Parliament, opened his campaign in Albury on Monday last, when…

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The Federal Elections. MR F. B. S. Falkiner at Berrigan

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 3

On Thursday evening last Mr F. B. S. Falkiner, the Liberal and Farmers and Settlers’ candidate, addressed the electors in the local School of…

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The Federal Elections. The Hon. Bruce Smith Speaks for the Liberal Candidate

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

The Hon. Bruce Smith, P.C., retiring member of the House of Representatives for Parkes, spoke at the Athenaeum on Friday night on behalf…

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The Federal Elections. Mr. Parker J. Moloney at Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 3

On Thursday evening last Mr. Parker J. Maloney, formerly representative of [?] in the Federal Parliament, and selected Labour candidate for that seat…

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British Foreign Minister's Statement. Before a Parliament Un-precedently Thronged. London, Monday Afternoon

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

There is intense excitement at Westminster. Dense crowds assembled at parliament Square. Double rows of chairs were provided on the floor of the House…

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N.S.W. Parliament Sings "God Save the King." Liberal and Labor Parties Unite. Run on Savings Bank Explained. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Black (The Namoi) asked if the Premier would lake steps to restore public confidence in regard to the savings Bank. The…

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Patriotic Scenes in N.s.w. Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 43

Patriotic scenes were witnessed in the State Assembly on Tuesday afternoon. When the House met Mr. Wade asked the Premier if he could give the House any…

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Demonstration in the State Parliament. "No Opposition Now! " Financial Panic Deprecated. The Flagsuip Leaves Sydney. Under Sealed Orders

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 1

An unparalleled scene in the history of the State Parliament took place yesterday, Mr. Wade assured the Premier that the Opposition would assist…

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The Federal Elections. a Suggested Truce. Mr. Fisher on the Defence Question

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 25

Mr. Patten, Farmers and Liberal candidate for The Hume, will address the following meetings:-Monday next, Jingellic 11 a.m., Wagra 2 p.m., Bowna 8…

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Mr Fisher Supports Mr Cook. Sydney, Thursday, 10.30 a.m. Will the Elections be Postponed?

The Independent · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 2

Australia stands united. Mr Fisher has promised Mr Cook his whole-hearted support. The suggestion that the Federal elections be postponed, or that oppostion…

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In Australia. Federal Elections Will Be Probably Postponed. Will Labor Leader Attend Cabinet Meetings? Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 3

It seems probable that the Federal elections will be postponed. The Prime Minister, Mr. Cook, was asked to-day whether he had invited the…

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Mr, Cook going on with the Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 2

Mr. Cook ridicules the proposed postponement of the Federal elections…

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German Vessel Attempts to Leave Melbourne. Ports Open Fire on Her. Federal Elections Will Probably Be Postponed, Germany Declares Against Belgium. Italy Determines to Remain Neutral. German Vessels Chase British Cruiser. But Have No Chance. Canada Will Give Three Dreadnoughts to England. Sydney, Thursday, August 6

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 7

It is reported that the Seydlitz, a German steamer, was captured by the Parramatta, of the Australian squadron, and is being escorted back to [?]…

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N.S.W. Premier Makes Statement in Parliament. the Savings Bank Situation Is Definitely Normal. Speculators Will Not Be Allowed Exploit. Mr Wade Attends Labor Cabinet Meeting. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 3

The State Parliament met again this afternoon for a short time. The Premier, Mr. Hoiman, announced that he was now in a position to relieve…

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—Labor Candidate

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 2

Mr. Josiah Thomas, Labor candidate for the Barrier, addressed a meeting at the Town Hall on Wednesday night He condemned the Liberal…

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Federal Elections. Nominations Closed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 August 1914 · page 2

The nominations in conn p[?] with the Federal electives' closed on Friday. In the Senate constests both N S W [?] Vic., there is a clear cut issue betwen Labo…

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State Parliament. Industrial Legislation Un- Necessary. Prevention Inflation Inflation of Prices. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 4

In the Assembly last night the Premier stated that the business of the Government Savings Bank had now returned to its normal volume. With…

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The Elections and the War

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

It is unfortunate that the general Federal elections should be taking place at a time when the Empire is at war, but that is a contingency which…

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The Federal Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Cook) ridicules the idea of postponing the elections…

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Federal Elections. The Barrier Division. Liberal Candidate Nominated

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

Grant Mackenzie in the "Riverina Herald" writes:— Mr. J. W. Ferguson was yesterday nominated by the Liberal party to oppose…

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