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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Open Column the Shire Elections. (To the Editor.)

Tweed Daily · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

Sir.--As Cr. Marks' excuse for the very questionable tactics adopted by himself and his bosom friends, Crs. McMahon and Twohill, and which brought…

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A Popular Candidate

Tweed Daily · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 2

It is of little use the Official Labor Party proclaiming its opposition to, and lack of. sympathy with, the I.W.W. This same party expelled Messrs Hughes,…

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Open Column. Shire Elections. To the Editor

Tweed Daily · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 4

Sir,--How is it none of the candidates have not advertised their policy ? I asked one of them "to do so and he told me to go to Hell. The candidate…

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Elections at Uki

Tweed Daily · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the Uki branch of the Primary Producers' Union will be held at Uki on Tuesday evening to discuss the question of support to be given…

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Senate Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 2

As far as the Ministerial party is concerned, it is more than possible that the Senate will be allowed to go to the country by itself in May…

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The Shire Elections. To the Editor

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 3

Sir,--I see by to-day's issue that there is a Gall of the Council to deal with a Government officers report re rival routes. My experience with…

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Ministerialists and Liberals, Want Election in September. Melbourne

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 3

The Ministerialists and Liberals are Said to be m favor of the elections for eighteen members of the Senate on the due date, and for the election of…

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Senate Election

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Mr. Tudor, leader of the Federal official Labor Party, urged the workers to be prepared for a Senate election at an early date…

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Shire Elections

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 2

A good number of Tyalgum residents attended at the local Hall on Monday night to hear Messrs. Marks, McMahon and Bothwill's views on the…

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Open Column Shire Elections. (To the Editor.)

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 2

Sir.--In answer to Mr, W. L. Brasnett's letter of the 19th instant, allow me to put the true facts before the public and the ratepayers. Mr. Brasnett is…

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General News. Grafton Municipal Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 4

In the last issue of the "Government Ga[?]le a proclamation is published authorising election of a new Council for the [?]ty of Grafton to be held on…

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Mayoral Elections

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday. -- The municipal elections having been postponed till June next the mayoral elections are likewise postponed. Existing mayors will continue in office…

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Canadian Parliament

Northern Star · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 3

OTTAWA, Tuesday. The Parliamentary session will continue for a month and then adjourn for six weeks to allow Sir R. L. Borden to attend the Imperial Conference…

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Open Column. the Shire Elections. (To the Editor.)

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 2

Dear Sir.--Mr. P. McMahon's election manifesto contains such ah evident jibe at the fifth candidate that I ask your permission for a few lines on the…

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Parliament and Conference

Northern Star · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 7

Thursday's papers brought a hint that Senator Pearce might be chosen to represent Australia. Possibly the strain of the Defence Department has overtaxed him, and the…

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British Parliament. Re-opening Arrangements

Northern Star · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. -- The Press Bureau states that on the occasion of the re-opening of Parliament, as the country is at war, the King, Queen, and suite will arrive…

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Japanese Parliament. Co-operation with the Allies

Northern Star · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 5

TOKIO, Wednesday. -- On the Diet reassembling Marshal Terauchi (Premier) emphasised the closest co-operation between Japan and the Allies. The Upper House…

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The Opening of Parliament. Imperial Escort for the King. London

Tweed Daily · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 3

A Press Bureau message states that on the occasion of the re-opening of Parliament, as the country is at war, the King, Queen and suite will arrive…

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The Shire Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 4

The triennial elections for Tomki Shire will take place on Saturday. There will be contests in each of the three riding and a good deal of…

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Shire Elections. Uki P.p.u. Selection

Tweed Daily · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

At the postponed meeting of the Uki branch of the Primary Producers' Union, the question of Shire representation was fully discussed, and it was…

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