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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Nationalist Candidate Mobbed. Exciting Electioneering at Major's Creek. Police Prevent Riot. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. Austin Chapman, Nationalist candidate for Eden-Monaro, had an exciting experience at Major's Creek on Saturday night…

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State Parliament. Mr. Cohen Elected Speaker. Mr. Brookfield Takes the Oath of Allegiance. Premier's Visit to London. Opposition Asks for Information. Wheat Elevator Contract. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 2

The State Parliament was opened today by commission notwithstanding the absence of the State Governor, and although the function was beroft of the…

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Federal Arena. Election Battle Commenced. Doings of the Parties

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 3

Although a handful of enthusiastic candidates addressed meeting on Saturday, there was a general bush in the political world from Thursday to…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Pratten in Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 2

Last night Mr. Pratten, one of the candidates for the Senate, addressed the electors in the Town Hall. The Mayor (Ald. H. G. Spencer)…

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The Namoi Election. Mr Wearne Returns Thanks

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 2

On Monday afternoon Mr. Wearne's committee and a largo number of supporters assembled at the Club House Hotel to congratulate him upon…

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State Parliament Prorogued. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 2

The State Parliament has been formally prorogued to May 22…

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Life of British Parliament. Further Prolongation. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 2

A Bill prolonging the life of the Imperial Parliament until the end of November was read the second time in the Commons by 286 to 53…

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Nationalist Candidates. for the Senate. R. H. E. Pratten

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 3

There is an especial reason for inviting country people, primary [?] and others to [?] and support in every possible way the…

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Proportional Voting. Wanted for June Municipal Elections. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

A deputation consisting of individual members of the Proportional Representation Elective Association, and aldermen from the suburbs and country…

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Senate Election

Daily Observer · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. H. H. Pratten, one of the selected National candidates for Senate honors, will address a public meeting at Attunga Hall on Saturday, at 3 p.m. The…

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National Senate Candidates. Sydney, Friday, 10 a.m

The North Western Courier · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

Messrs W. Watt, M.H.R., and Senator Millen addressed a Nationalist meeting in the Town Hall, Sydney, last night…

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Mr. H. E. Pratton. Senate Candidate

The North Western Courier · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

There is an especial reason for inviting country people, primary producers and others to vote for and support in every possible way the…

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British Parliament. Secret Session to be Held. Sinking of Hospital Ships. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. Bonar Law, in the House of Commons announced the Government intention to hold a secret session. He also stated that recently there had…

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The Federal Election

Daily Observer · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

It is doubtful if there has ever been an election that has so signally failed to stir the country as the Federal appeal now entering its final stages. The…

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Senate Candidate To-night

Daily Observer · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. H. E. Pratten, one of the selected Nationalist candidates, will address the electors at Treloar's at 8 o'clock this evening. Mr. Pratten…

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Brisbane Notes the Election Campaign

Daily Observer · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 4

The Federal Election Campaign is in full swing, and from now, on to Poiling Day meetings will be held nightly in some part of the city and suburbs…

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N.s.w. Elections

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 7

"Official Labor's programme was entirely devoid of initiative, thought, knowledge or political ability, he party went to the polls trusting to its label…

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Federal Elections. Efforts to Secure Return of Nationalists. Comprehensive Programme. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 2

With only a fortnight to go before Election Day the National party is entering upon a programme more comprehensive than anything yet attempted in…

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Federal Elections. State Ministry to Support SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. G. W. Fuller Acting-Premier, says that the State Ministry intends to throw its whole energies into the federal campaign. The same P.L.L. Executive they…

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Retiring Candidates

Daily Observer · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 4

Several of the candidates who nominated are anxious to withdraw. Legally or officially they cannot give effect to their wish. That is to say the name of…

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