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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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The State Election. Mr. G. R. W. McDonald, M.L.A., at Guyra

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 7

On Wednesday night, February 28, at the Oddfellows' Hall, Mr. G. R. W. McDonald, M.L.A., the selected Nationalist candidate, addressed a fair…

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Electoral District of Bingara. General Election, 24th MARCH, 1917

Guyra Argus · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 2

I HEREBY notify that the undermentioned persons have been duly nominated as-Candidates for Election as Member of the Legislative…

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Federal Elections in May. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 4

It is regarded as practically certain that the Federal elections for both Houses will be held on May 6…

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Federal Election and Recruiting

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 4

In order to turn the Federal election campaign to the advantage of recruiting, the Director-General will ask all candidates to speak in favor of…

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Latest Telegraphic News. Teachers and Election Jobs. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 4

The Education Department has permitted teachers to accept positions as returning officers and poll clerks…

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Cheap Election "Piffle."

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 5

During the past week this once has been [?]dated with cheap election "tripe," served up by Sydney political organisations. This crowd of…

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The State Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 3

THE campaign for the Gough electorate, so far as Inverell is concerned, was opened last week by Mr. L Cunningham, the selected Labor…

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Federal Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 4

Sydney, Thursday.—In order to turn the Federal elections campaign to advantage the recruiting director general rill ask all the candidates to speak in favor of…

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The Landholders and the Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 4

The landholder has a very big stake in the coming elections, and he will be well advised to compare the platforms of the rivals for his suffrage…

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Raising the Election Chost

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 3

"There is no gainsaying the value of an election cry. In the collective wisdom of the junta, there seemed nothing better than to wake…

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State Elections. the Consciption Issue. (To Editor "Armidale Chronicle")

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 3

Sir,—As ray opponent, the P.L.L. candidate, Mr. McClelland, is basing his claim to election upon the fact that he is a non-conscriptionist candidate,…

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The Federal Parliament. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 4

The success of the Federal Government's efforts to finish the Parliamentary business by the end of this week will depend largely upon the Amending…

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Electoral District of Gwydir General Election Nomination of Candidates

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 3

I HEREBY notify that the undermentioned persons have been duly maintained as Candidates for E[?]ection as Member of the Legislative…

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The State Election the National Candidate

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 2

On Monday night, Mr. J. T. Crane, the National candidate, addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting in the School of Arts Hall the Mayor (Ald…

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National Candidates Hopeful Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 4

Members of the National Government and National candidates are generally optimistic as to the result of the elections on March 24…

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State Election Campaign. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 4

The State election campaign is growing in intensity, and the polling is likely to constitute a record. Special precautions are being taken…

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The Labor Candidate

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 2

The School of Arts Hall was again well filled on Thursday night, when Mr. Scully, the Labor representative, delivered his address. The Mayor…

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May 5 Fixed for Federal Polling

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 6

The Federal House of Representatives will be dissolved on March 26. Nominations close on April 5, and polling day has been fixed for May 5…

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The Gwydir Election. Political Meeting at Delungra. Mr J. T. Crane's Address

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 3

Mr. J. T. Crane, Member for the Cwydir electorate, addressed a large and influential gathering of electors in the School of Arts Hall, Delungra, on…

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State Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 8

A Woo[?]rook correspondent writes: Little interest seems to be taken in the political situation in this district. About 20 turned up to bear Mr. Andrews open his…

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