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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Special Wire. Federal Election. Both Houses Dissolve. Sydney, Monday, noon

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

Senator Millen has announced in the Senate the withdrawal of the Government proposals and an immediate election of both Houses…

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The Elections. Mr, Geo. Black's Opening Speech

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 4

Mr George Black opened his election campaign at Narrabri in the Town Hall, on the evening of the 27th Feb. in spite of the counter attraction…

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Immediate Federal Elections. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

Senator Millen announced in the Senate the withdrawal of the Government proposals and the immediate election of both Houses…

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Federal Surprise. Immediate Double Election. Ministerial Decision. Forced by Liberal Senators. Appeal in April or May. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

Federal events have taken a dramatic turn. In the Senate to-day Senator Millen announced that the Government withdrew all proposals for the…

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The Federal Elections. When the Elections Must Take Place

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

As there is considerable speculation as to the date of the forthcoming Federal Elections, we publish the clauses of the Commonwealth…

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Schools for Polling Purposes Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 2

The Federation Department has decided to allow the use of school buildings for polli[?] purposes on March 24. on the understanding that school work is…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 2

In the Federal Senate to-day Senator Millen announced that Parliament was expected to prorogue next week…

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Namoi Election. Mr. Wearne Opens Campaign. NARRABRI

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. W. F. Woarno. Progressive candidate for Namoi arrived in town to-day. He reports very successful meeting at Wee Waa. Burren Junction…

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Federal Election. MAY 5 Fixed for Polling. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

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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Latest Telegrams the Federal Parliament. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

The Horse od Representatives will on dissolved on 26th March. Nominators take place on 5th April and rolling day is fixed for 5th May…

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State Elections. Gough Electorate. National Candidate Opens Campaign. Menace of Labor. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. F. J. Thomas, the National Candidate for Gough, opened his campaign at the Town Hall to-night. He was accorded a big reception…

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Wheat Board. Election of Farmers' Representative. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

Regulations which, will be drawn up by the Australian Wheat Board for the election of a representative of farmers an that body, will provide that…

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The Labor Candidate. (To the Editor)

Daily Observer · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 4

Sir,—The elections are again upon us and 1 read with interest your leader of Saturday last and it puts the whole matter in its true light. Mr…

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Federal Elections

The North Western Courier · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

Yesterday we received a wire stating that the Federal Parliament would dissolve on the 26th of this month. nominations due on April 5th, and…

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The Elections. Namoi Fortunate to De Offered Mr. Wearne

The North Western Courier · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 6

In supporting the candidature of Mr Wearne for the Namoi seat, at the meeting in the Town Hall last week, the Hon, Hunt, M. L. C. said it was…

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Upper Hunter Electorate. Labor Candidate Opens Campaign. MURRURUNDI

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. R. P. Kennedy, selected Labor candidate for the Upper Hunter electorate opened his campaign at Ardglen last night. The candidate who has been…

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Senate Candidates. To Support National Ministry. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 2

The Liberal and Allied organisations of Victoria are discussing, the selection of candidates for the Senate to support the National Ministry but…

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The Anti-conscriptionist Candidate

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 2

For a lack of humor, or keen sence of unscrupulous misrepresentation, commend us to the candidates in the forthcoming State election. who are…

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Election Notes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

Don't forget Mr. J. T. Crane's meeting at the School of Arts tonight when he will Address the electors on the issue of the campaign…

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State Elections. Lieut. Chaffey's Candidature. Mr. Holman Speaks at Tamworth To-night

Daily Observer · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. W. A. Holman, will arrive in Tamworth by this evening's train to address a meeting in the Theatre Royal in support of the…

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