Dutch Parliament. the Hague
Queen Wilhelmina, in a speech from the throne at the opening of Parliament, said the defence of Dutch territory and colonies would have her special care…
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Politics & elections, 1917
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Municipal Elections. Voting To-day. Large Polls Expected
Voting for the municipal elections is proceeding to-day in all municipalities and there are evidences of a considerable awakening of public interest…
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Sir,—A plethora of candidates appear in the field in the present municipal eliections, all councils faring similarly. Welisten to many "promising" speeches by…
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The municipal elections will take place in New South Wales to-day. The number of candidates nominated in the Newcastle district is a proof…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Municipal Elections. Newcastle. City Ward
Addresses were given in Wolfe-street last evening in support of the candidatures of Aldermen J. C. Reid, and Messrs. N. B. Creer and H. Ireland, as…
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Mr. H. Elliott, acting town clerk in Newcastle, intimates that a special meeting of the newly-elected City Council will be held on Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wickham Notes. the Elections
As anticipated, the retiring aldermen for Islington and North Wickham wards were returned by a large majority on Saturday. The personnel of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Municipal Elections
The municipal elections on Saturday did not, on the average, arouse the interest their importance warranted. In only rare instances did the voting…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Municipal Elections. Result of the Polls. Newcastle City Council
Great interest was manifested in the municipal elections in Newcastle on Saturday. The four wards were contested, and with the exception of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →East Clare Election. London
Four thousand persons attended a monster demonstration at Ennis oil behalf of Commandant De Valera. The speakers declared that his policy…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Australian Society of Patriots. Election of Officers
The adjourned meeting of Newcastle branch of the Australian Society of Patriots was held last evening in the office of the Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Municipal Elections. Changes in Councils. Some Points in the Voting
Should there be a full attendance at the first meeting of the newly-elected City Council convened for tomorrow night, there will be around the table…
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Sir,—In your report of the Hamilton municipal elections in Monday's paper I am reported to have said, "That I would resign my seat at Wickham Council so as…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Carrington Municipal Election
A peculiar situation has arisen in connection with the Carrington municipal election owing to an alteration in the Local Government ordinances extending…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Victorian Parliament. Melbourne
Mr. Elmslie, resuming in the Legislative Assembly the debate on the Address-in-Reply, devoted his speech largely to the financial position. He pointed out…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Victorian Parliament. No-confidence Motion. Melbourne
In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the debate on the Address-in-Reply was resumed. Sir Alexander Peacock, the Premier,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Alderman Kilgour as Mayor. City Council Election. Ald Hall and the Ex-mayor
The drawing of lots at Newscastle City Council meeting, last night, for the election of Mayor for the remainder of the period ending on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Lambton. Election of Mayor
There was a large gathering of rate payers present when the election of Mayor for New Lambton Municipality took place on Thursday evening. Ald…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Polling Booth Incident? Whack for the Constable
Thomas Boyce, a well-known city identity, who goes about on a crutch. having lost one of his legs, was before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., at Newcastle…
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