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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

652 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 33

Nationalist Candidates. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 5

The National campaign executive held further meetings to-day, and have now practically finalised selections in all electorates…

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Federal Elections

Northern Times · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 5
Also in Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mr. Con Wallace, who has been [?] as the Labour candidate for West Sydney, in succession to the Prime Minister, has…

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One Parliament. (To the Editor.)

Northern Times · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 3

Sir,—During this terrible war finances arc not too plentiful, and we have been urged pretty frequently of late that it is essential for all to…

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Federal Elections. Candidates Nominated

Northern Times · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 5

Nominations of candidates for the Federal electi[?]s closed at noon to-day. Mr. J. Stewart, divisional returning officer for Newcastle…

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Federal Elections. Nationalist Rally. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 5

A big Nationalist rally in connection with the Federal campaign was held in the Town Hall to-night. A vary large crowd attended the building being packed half…

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Federal Elections. the Nominations. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 4

Nominations for the elections to the seventh Parliament of the Commonwealth cloned at noon to-day. There are 18 vacancies in the Senate, and 75 seats to…

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Randwick' Training. Sydney Cup Candidates. Alleged Interference with Horses

Northern Times · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Although several Sydney Cup candidates will sport silk in the events to be decided to-day, a few Cup candidates galloped at…

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Religious. Churches and the Elections. Some Bible Teaching

Northern Times · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 4

Dr. W. H. Fitchett, writing in the "Southern Cross," in reference to the Commonwealth general elections, says:—"All Christian men and women…

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Melbourne Gossip. Melbourne, April 5. the Federal Elections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 12

The two principal features of the past week, from an election point of view, were of course the speeches delivered by Mr. Hughes on behalf of the Government…

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Federal Elections. Mr. D. Watkins

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 5

A meeting of Mr. D. Watkins' friends and supporters is to be held in the Seamen's Mission Hall, North Stockton, to-night…

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Elections and Recruiting. Prime Minister's Appeal

Northern Times · Monday 9 April 1917 · page 3

The following letter has been sent by Mr. W. M. Hughes, the Prime Minister, to all Federal candidates standing in the interest of the National…

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Federal Elections. in South Australia. Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 April 1917 · page 4

Mr. F. W. Birrell, acting secretary United Labour Party, on Saturday received the resignation of Major J. H. S. Ollfent as general secretary of…

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Queensland Senate Candidates. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 April 1917 · page 4

In connection with Mr. John Adamson's nomination for the Senate, he says he decided not to stand without Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister's, endorsement…

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Meeting of Parliament. Mr. Holman's Trip

Northern Times · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 4

Parliament is to meet next Tuesday, April 17, but beyond arranging Supply it is not likely thin any matters of moment will be considered…

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Federal Elections. Mr. D. Watkins

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 4

Senator Watson and others will address a meeting at Hamilton to-night, in support of the candidature of Mr. D. Watkins. Mr. Estell, M.P., and others, will…

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Federal Elections. Newcastle Electorate. Mr. Griffith's Campaign

Northern Times · Wednesday 11 April 1917 · page 5

A large and enthusiastic meeting was held in Mr. Arthur Griffiths central committee rooms. 37 Watt Street, last night, Mr. Ernest…

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Mr. Griffith Speaks. Newcastle Election Campaign. "Independent of Labour Tyranny." the Tudor Party's "Crime."

Northern Times · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 4

Mr. Arthur Griffith opened his campaign for the Newcastle Federal electorate with a speech at Lambton, last night, when he had the opportunity of…

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Federal Elections. Newcastle Electorate. Mr. Griffith's Candidature

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 5

Mr. Arthur Griffith, the locally-selected Independent Labour candidate for the Newcastle Federal electorate, opened his campaign in Malbon's Hall, Lambton, last…

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Visit of Senate Candidates

Northern Times · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 4

The National campaign on behalf of the Senate candidates will be launched in Newcastle on Saturday night. Senator Millen, who is…

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