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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Gwydir Electorate. Labor Candidate at Moree. MOREE

Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 2

On Saturday Mr. W. J. Scully, Laber candidate for Gwydir, addressed one of the largest and most enthusiastic meetings ever held here…

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Nationalist Candidate for Bingara

Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. G. R. W. McDonald, M.L.A., the Selected candidate for Bingara is 34 years of age. He originally joined the Public Service of this State and served…

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N.S.W. Senate Candidates. Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 2

The New South Wales Senate three have, not yet been decided upon. The certainties are said to be Senator Millen and Mr. Farrar, M.L.C., and the third…

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Late Telegrams. Preventing Impersonation. Strict Watch on Saturday. Scrutineers for Soldier Candidates. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 2

The Chief Electoral Officer states that the efforts which have been always made at State elections to prevent impersonation, will be accentuated on…

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Bingara Contest. Nationalist Candidate at Tingha, TINGHA

Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. G. R. W. McDonald, Nationalist candidate for Bingara, addressed a splendid meeting here last night. Dealing with the land policy of the…

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Electioneering Trickery. (To the Editor)

Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 2

Sir,—Mr. Levien's canvassers and supporters are to be complimented upon their ingenuity in devising tricks and dodges whereby to entice the free and…

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Mrs. Holman's Appeal. Election a Protest Against P.L.L. Violence. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 2

Mrs. Holman, wife of the Premier, has issued a strong appeal to women workers to support the National party on Saturday…

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Russian Freedom. British Parliament's Congratulations. London

Daily Observer · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

The following Government motion has been given notice of in the House of Commons: "That the House sends the Duma fraternal greetings and tenders…

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Enrolment for Federal Elections

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 4

Under the Commonwealth law every qualified person who raf[?] to apply for enrolment for the Commonwealth Electoral subdivision in which…

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Nailing Election Lies. (To the Editor)

Daily Observer · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

Sir,—I am informed that statements are being made by canvassers for Mr. Levien that my brother, lieutenant F. A. Chaffey, has never been at the front…

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State Elections. Tamworth Contest. Only Freedom Worth Having. That for Which Lieut. Chaffey is Fighting. Mr. Trethowen at Attunga

Daily Observer · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

The Hon. A. K. Trethowen addressed a very successful meeting at Attunga on Wednesday night last, in support of Lieut F. A. Chaffey. About 70 people…

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The Courier Election Wires

The North Western Courier · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

Arrangements have been completed for the screening of the "Courier" Election Wires at the Strand picture Theatre…

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Posting of Election Results. "Daily Observer" Board To-night

Daily Observer · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 2

In accordance with usual custom the "Dally Observer" election board will show the results of elections upon…

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The Federal Election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 3

There were five candidates to contest the Gwydir electorate in the coming Federal election on behalf nf the Political labor League, namely, Cecil…

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Federal Elections. Labor Manifesto

Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 1

The election manifesto of the Australian Labor party has been issued. The manifesto, after reviewing the events leading up to the cleavage in the…

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Senate Candidates. National Party Selections. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

The Nationalists have practically selected Mr. Josiah Thomas, Senator Millen, and Mr. H. E. Pratten, as candidates for the Senate elections. Sir Albert Gould in…

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State Elections. No Fresh Changes. Defeated Nationalists for Upper House. Second Ballots. New Speaker, and Other Appointments. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 2

A few straggling returns which came to hand to-day from various electorates made no alteration in the position of parties. The second ballot elections…

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Federal Arena Election Battle Commences. Doings of the Parties

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 4

The work of selecting candidates is proceeding with fewer hitches than those behind the scenes expected. The rival claims of the Hughes and of the…

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Soldiers As Candidates

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 4

A good deal more might be done, and should be done for the returned soldier. The loudest of the antis, the physically [?]t who shirked, are clamorous for…

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The National Candidate

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. Ashford, Minister for Lands, who has just been returned for Liverpool Plains, arrived in Narrabri on Monday morning. In an interview,…

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