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Politics & elections, 1917

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The State Elections. Nominations for Murray. Three Candidates Nominated

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

The returning officer, Mr J. E. McMahon, of Hay, has received three nominations for the Murray electorate. They are :—…

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National Candidate

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

Mr Robert Scobie, the retiring member of the Murray Electorate, will address the electors at Euston on Wednesday night, 14th inst ; Balranald, in the…

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The Federal Elections. Soldiers to Vote. Polling Day Probably May 5

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 5

Though no announcement has been made by the Government, it is generally understood that the election for the House of Representatives and half the…

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State Elections. Mr. Scone at Deniliquin

The Independent · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 4

At the town hall on Thursday night last Mr. r. Scobie, who is seeking reelection as representative of the Murray electorate in the State Parliament…

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Double Federal Election to Take Place Immediately. Melbourne

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 6

Senator Millen announced this afternoon in the Senate that the Federal Government has decided that both Houses will go to the country…

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State Elections

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2
Also in Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser

Hon. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., Minister for Public works and Railways, and member for Corowa, will address the electors at Tocumwal on…

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National Candidates Unpledged

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 4

The Minister of Justice says the Nationalist candidates are not called upon to sign any pledge of any kind whatsoever. He added that every…

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Parliamentary Candidates at the Front

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 4

The New South Wales Alliance has decided to support all soldier candidates, irrespective of their attitude on the liquor question…

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Trouble at an Election Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 4

A conscriptionist, Mrs Mary Flannigan, attended a meeting in the city last night, when remarks were made by a lady speaker against conscription…

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The Federal Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 4

The opinion in political circles in Melbourne is that the Federal elections will be fixed for. April 21st…

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The Federal Election. Dates Fixed. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

The date of the election has been definitely fixed for 5th May. Friday. Mr Hughes, in a message to a large…

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State Election Questions

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

Mr Garland, Solicitor-General, says the question of defence is one over which the Commonwealth has full jurisdiction, while the State has none. This is his reply to…

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The State Elections Hon. R. T. Ball at Pleasant Hills the National Policy Responsible Government

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 1

The Hon R. T. Ball, Minister for Railway and Public Works, addressed a largely attended meeting at Pleasant Hills on saturday Cr. W. S. Browne…

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Elections End of April or Early in May

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 23

Mr. Hughes, when asked when, the elections would be held replied:—"As early as possible." He explained that it was not practicable for Federal elections to…

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Labour Senate Candidates

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 23

In three out of the six States the Labour candidates have already been chosen. They arE as follow:— Now South Wales.—Messrs. D. Watson…

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Probable Date of Elections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 23

The opinion in political circles in Melbourne is that the Federal elections will be fixed for April 21…

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Federal Election to Be Held Reasons for Decision. Senator Millen's Statement

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 23

The Federal Government unexpectedly exploded a bomb in the Senate on Monday morning by announcing its determination to send both Houses of Parliament to the…

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N.s.w. State Elections. the Albury Seat. the Nominations

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 40

At noon on Saturday, Mr. H. F. Jackson, deputy returning officer for the Albury electorate, declared the nominations from the office of Mr. F. W. Tietyens…

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The Official Labour Candidate

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 40

Mr. George Bodkin, who has received the endorsement of the Political Labour League, opened his campaign in Albury on Saturday night when he had the…

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