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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Municipal Reform Party. The Candidates for North Ward Address the Electors

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 2

A modern to attendance of ratepayers put in an appearance in front of Lomax's Caledonian Hotel on Monday evening to hear the "Reform's…

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Late Telegrams. Victorian Parliament. Strictest Economy Urged. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 2

The Victorian Parliament opened to-day. The Governor in his speech stated that the Government recognising the urgent necessity for the strictest…

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Municipal Elections Some Candidates' Views. Vigorous Canvass of Electors

Daily Observer · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 1

Although there has not been a vigorous campaign, in connection with the forthcoming municipal elections, there has been a considerable amount of…

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Sinn Feiners Subsiding. Candidate Offers to Enlist. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 2

The "Daily Mail's" Dublin correspondent says there is increasing confidence in well-informed, circles that the turmoil caused by the release of the Sinn…

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The Municipal Elections

Daily Observer · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 2

There is very little time left in which the electors may make up their minds concerning the nineteen candidates for the Tamworth Municipal Council. The…

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Municipal Elections. Claims of Mr. E. E. Upjohn

Daily Observer · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 1

Mr. E. E. Upjohn states his case to the electors:— In again submitting myself as a candidate for the Municipal Election, I…

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New Zealand Parliament. Only War Legislation to be Considered. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 2

At the opening of New Zealand Parliament to-day the Governor-General intimated that the only legislation during the session would be such as would be…

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Late Telegrams. Tamworth Election Circulars. Acting-Premier's Denial. No Papers Bearing on Matter. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 2

The Attorney-General states that he has not seen or heard of the papers connected with the falsely used signatures attached to a circular issued during the…

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Municipal Elections. Fighting Speech by Mr. Green. Mistakes of the Past

Daily Observer · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 1

Mr. W. Green, one or the retiring aldermen of the Tamworth Municipal Council, last night addressed a crowded house in the Oddfellows' Hall on…

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Municipal Elections

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 2

The election which takes place tomorrow bids fair to be the most unique and interesting since the inauguration of the Municipality some 27 years…

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Denison By-election. Conscriptionist Elected

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 4

The election for Denison (Hobart) to fill the vacancy in the Assembly caused by the death of Mr. Burness (Liberal) took place on Saturday last…

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Greek Parliament. London

Daily Observer · Saturday 30 June 1917 · page 2

Reuter's Athens correspondent reports that a decree is about to be published, convoking the Parliament elected on May 31 last year, in which there was a…

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Municipal Elections. Mr. Matheson's Reply to Mr. Green. Other Candidates Speak

Daily Observer · Saturday 30 June 1917 · page 8

A very fair crowd assembled last night in front of the Post Office Motel to hear Mr. A. Matheson's reply to the speech of Mr. W. Green delivered the…

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Municipal Elections. Electors to Make Choice To-day. Views of Candidates

Daily Observer · Saturday 30 June 1917 · page 3

To-day the municipal elections will be held throughout the State, when the electors will be asked to make choice of aldermen for the next three years…

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Macquarie Election. Polling Day, July 28

Daily Observer · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 2

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, on Saturday issued a writ for the Macquaric election, fixing the following dates:—Nomination day, July 9. polling…

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Municipal Triennial Elections. Four Reform Candidates Returned. General Aldermen Rejected in both Municipalities

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 2

There was more excitement and genuine interest displayed i the municipal elections, both at Narrabri and West Narrabri, on Saturday, than has…

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Municipal Elections. Tamworth Elects Six New M[?] Messrs. W. Green and A. Mathesor Defeated

Daily Observer · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 1

Polling for the election of Munici[?] candidates took place all over N[?] south Wales on Saturday. In Tamworth unusual inter[?] attached to the coute[?]…

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Tasmanian Election. Sydney, Monday, ll a.m

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 2

The bye-election for the Federal seat of Darwin, in the House of Representatives, was decided on Saturday…

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Municipal Elections. Murrurundi

Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 1

The local Municipal elections resulted: Robert Grant Stuart, 120; Geo. Boyle White, 118; David, Geo. Teys, 116; Robt. Edward Keegan, 116; Edward Hussey…

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Darwin Election. Mr. Spence Returned

Daily Observer · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 2

The figures announced on Saturday in connection with the Darwin by-election, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. C. R. Howroyd (Nationalist), show a…

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