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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Labors Lesson From the Late Election

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1917 · page 1

Although the Labor party suffered a decisive defeat on Satur-day, the probabilities are that it will, be the very best thing that…

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The Elections

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1917 · page 7
Also in The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer

Returns for many of the con-stituencies are still incomplete. Piggott, (N.) is leading for Calare by 305. There are 26 absent…

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P.P. Board Election

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 15 May 1917 · page 2

Mr. J. H. Hincksman, returning officer, has received the following nominations for the P.P. Board election:—Messrs. C.H.A.G. McKeahnie, J.F.Maslin, R. Moore,…

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Sir George Reid on the Elections

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 3

Sir George Reid, M.P., in an article in the " Pall Mall Gazette," says he was greatly surprised by the extent of the triumph of the "Nationalist " coalition in…

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Municipal Elections. (To the Editor)

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 2

SIR,—The Municipal Elections next month will give the local people an opportunity to elect a new Council under a wider franchise. It is a great pity that…

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Mr. Hughes's Election

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 3

Flags were flying at Bendigo yesterday in honor of a visit by Mr. Hughes (Prime Minister) to receive the congratulations of the citizens on his election for the Bendigo…

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Telegraphic News. Sydney, Thursday, 4 p.m. Civic Election

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 9

The City Council by-election for Lang Ward yesterday resulted in the return of Mr. R. W. Richards, ex-Mayor…

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P. Board Election

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 2

A poll for the annual election of four directors for the Queanbeyan Pastures Protection Board took place yesterday. The secretary of the Board (Mr. J. H…

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Election Sequel

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 2

At the Bega Police Court on Tuesday, John Bailey, Labor candidate for Eden-Monaro at the recent Federal election, was…

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Municipal Elections

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 2

Ratepaiyers in the Queanbeyan Municipal area are given a reminder that the municipal elections will be held on Saturday, 30th June. Nomination day will be…

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Municipality of Queanbeyan. Triennial Election of Aldermen

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 3

NOTICE is hereby given that an Election will be held at the Council Chambers. Crawford Street, Queanbeyan, on SATURDAY, the 30th day of JUNE,…

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Municipal Election

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 2

The election of aldermen under the new municipal rolls takes place on 30th June next, and nomination day has been fixed for…

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Some Election Anomalies

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 5

It is a peculiar fact under the new local government law that a person who would not be entitled to vote at an election can be…

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Recruiting. Secret Meeting of Federal Parliament

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 5

Members of both Houses of the Federal Parliament met on Friday in the Senate clubroom at Parliament House to consider the…

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Municipal Election

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 9

Nominations for the forthcoming election of aldermen to the Braidwood Municipal Council closed yesterday afternoon. The…

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State Parliament

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 7

A proclamation has been issued calling the State Parliament to-gether for the despatch of busi-ness on 17th July…

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Federal Elections. Returns of Expenditure

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 1

Attention is invited to the ne-nessity for the furnishing of re-turns under Section 172A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act by…

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Election Rhyme

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 2

Dear electors, don't forget, it is important you should vote, Tis the privilege freedom gives you, of the fact please make a note;…

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Municipal Election. Result of 1914 POLL

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 2

A. H. Collett, 180; R. Moore, 151; F. P. Woodward, 144; H. T. Land, 137; J. J. Purcell, 136 ; D. Morton, 132; J. G. Harris, 127; C. T. Campbell, 123; G. N…

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