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Politics & elections, 1917

453 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 23

Tocumwal Guardian Riverina Echo, and Finley Free Press. (Established 1897.) FRIDAY, 23rd MARCH, 1917 State Elections

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

THE elections for representatives in the Legislative Assembly of N.S.W take place to-morrow (Saturday). Electors have to choose…

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State Elections

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

The State general election takes place to-morrow (Saturday) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. There are ninety constituencies, out of which…

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Enrolment For Federal Elections

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

Under the Commonwealth law every qualified person who fails to apply for enrolment for the Commonwealth Electoral Subdivision in which…

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To-morrow's Election. Some Final Reminders

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

The elections for the State Parliament will take place to-morrow (Saturday) between the hours of 8 a.m and 7 p.m…

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The Elections

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

The electors of New South Wales will record a vote to-morrow which will mould the destiny of the State for the next three years…

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Federal Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 4
Also in The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express

Under the Commonwealth law every qualified person who fails to apply for enrolment for the Commonwealth electoral subdivision in which he lives…

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Farmers and the Elections. To the Editor of the "Albury Banner."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 46

Sir,—The first round of the ensuing fight between the city and the country, for in this way I regard the coming elections, will be fought on Saturday next. I hope…

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N.s.w. State Elections. National Speeches at Albury. Mr. Manning and Mr, Gordon M'laurin

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 46

On Monday night there was a large attendance of electors at the Albury Town Hail, when addresses were delivered by Mr. Manning, the National candidate for…

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The Elections. State Elections To-day

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 2

Vote for the Nationalist candidate MR SCOBIE— and show your disapproval of union tyranny. Every right thinking elector who…

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To-day's Latest. Wild Baseless Rumors Cause Consternation. Excitement in London and Provinces. Questions in Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

The wildest rumors are current in London, and the whole country is excited. Crowds are in the streets awaiting the newspapers…

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The National Federal Candidates

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 3

The Nationalists have practically selected Messrs Josiah Thomas (the member for the Barrier), Senator Milton, and H. E Pratten as candidates…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Leckie, M.l.a., C[?]n for Indi

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 3

On Tuesday afternoon last week delegates from the branches of the National Federation and the people's party throughout [?] met to select a…

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The State Election. Big National Victory. the Hon R. T. Ball Again Returned for Corowa. the Hon. G. C. Berry Returned for Wagga Wagga. Mr. Manning Wins Albury Seat. the Premier Re-elected for Cootamundra. Defeat of Messrs. M'gowan, Arthur Griffith, R. D. Meagher, and T. Waddell

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 3

The State elections were held on Saturday, and resulted in a substantial victory for the Notional party. Official labour, which went to the country with…

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Election Day in Corowa

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 3

Election day passed over very quietly as far as Corowa was concerned, and up till about 3 o'clock in the afternoon things were on the quiet side at the…

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Federal Elections

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 2

The Federal House has been dissolved by proclamation, and the writs have been issued. Nominations close on 5th April, and Polling Day has been fixed…

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Latest by Wire. Sydney, Tuesday. State Elections

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 2

The election results are unaltered. Buttenshaw has increased his lead for the Lachlan to 177. A struggle continues between Walker and Arthur for…

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General Elections

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 2

In the State generally the results have been most satisfactory to the National Party, and have entirely wiped out the disastrous vote at the…

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The State Elections. Murray Electorate

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 2

Polling Day in Balranald on Saturday passed off very quietly, and there was no great excitement or much argument between the supporters of the National…

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New Federal- Polling Booth. at Warragubogha

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 1

Mr J. M Chanter, M.H.R advises that it has been decided to establish a polling booth for the Common wealth at Warragahogra for the…

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