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Politics & elections, 1913

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Local and General News State Election Candidates

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 2

The Cootamundra branch of the Fanners and Settlers' Association have completed the ballot for the selection of a candidate to contest the…

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Legislative Council Elections in Victoria. Labor Candidate Defeats Minister of Public Works

The Worker · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 21

There are now four Labor members in the Legislative Council of Victoria. The latest addition is Mr. W. H. Fielding, who by a substantial majority on June 6…

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Early Election Predicted Address by Mr. Hughes. 'Facing the Situation

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 2

The position of Federal politics was briefly reviewed by the Commonwealth Attorney-General, Mr. W. M. at Cl[?] Pleasure Ground, the…

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Lessons of the Elections

The Worker · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 27

Maud Breed, Condobolin, writes:—I am sorry Labor fared so badly in this State. Mr. Tom Brown's defeat was a great shock to Condobolin Laborites. Labor was very…

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Mr. Hughes on the Elections the Fusion's New Cry About the Senate. That " Glorious " Liberal Victory. What an Analysis of the Figures Shows

The Worker · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 19

"The simple statement of the present political situation, as set out by me in the press last week, has disturbed some of my critics very considerably," said Mr…

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The Australian Elections. State of Parties. Probable Fusion Majority of One. the Referendum Defeated

The Worker · Thursday 12 June 1913 · page 19

The only noteworthy alteration that has taken place during the past week in the Australian election returns is that Mr. McColl, one of the Victorian Fusion…

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The State Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 June 1913 · page 4

In state polities the hour when there should be something doing is hurrying along. It is now quite—settled that Mr. Holman is to be Premier, though…

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The New Parliament. Provision for a Deadlock. Governor-general Can Dissolve Both Houses

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1913 · page 8

The Federal Constitution says:— "If the House of Representatives passes any proposed law, and the Senate rejects or fails to pass it, or…

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State Elections. Electoral Rolls Ready. SYDNEY

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1913 · page 4

The new rolls for thirty-one divisions in the State elections are now ready…

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The Farmers' Candidate. Mr. B. Witenden Chosen

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 June 1913 · page 4

In connection with the ballot for a Farmers and Settlers' candidate to contest the Cootamundra seat at the forthcoming state elections, the…

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Federal Elections. Will the Government Resign? Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1913 · page 2

A short meeting of the, Federal Cabinet was held to-day. It is understood that members separated with a recommendation ready for the caucus…

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The Three Million Scheme Not Popular in the Cabinet. May Not Come Before Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 June 1913 · page 5

Doubts are expressed that the proposal of Mr. Griffith, Minister for Public Works, to enter into an agreement with the Griffith Australia Co…

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Federal Elections. the Hume. Ministerial Incertitude. Resignations Withheld. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 June 1913 · page 4

Federal Labor members held another caucus meeting in Melbourne this morning. It is understood that the conduct of the elections formed…

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Albury State Electorate. Farmers and Settlers Candidate. Report to Henty Branch

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 June 1913 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Henty Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association, Mr. D.H. Schulz, the delegate to the district council which met…

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Enthusiastic Liberals Unique Rally in Wagga. Speeches by Successful Candidates. Crowded Gatherings in Masonic Hall. Keep Your Armour On"

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 June 1913 · page 2

An no time during the heat of the election catnpaign was there so much enthusiasm displayed as at the unique rally held under the auspices of the…

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The State Elections the Cootamundra Seat. Selection of F. and S.a. Candidate

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 17 June 1913 · page 2

In connection with the ballot for a Farmers and Settlers candidate to comest the Cootamundra seat at the forthcoming State elections, the…

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The Farmers' Candidate. Mr. B. Witenden Chosen

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 17 June 1913 · page 3

In connection with the ballot for a Farmers and Settlers' candidate to contest the Cootamundra, seat at the forthcoming State elections, the…

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Municipal Vacancy. Nomination of Candidates

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 17 June 1913 · page 3

Noon on Saturday being the hour for the official declaration by the returning officer (Mr. J. J. Hackett) of candidates nominated for the vacancy in…

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Electoral Irregularities. Comment in Queensland Parliament. "Place Elections Above Suspicion." Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 June 1913 · page 2

The Queensland Parliament was opened to-day. The speech declared that if impersonation plural voting and other irregularities were not rife…

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After the Election a Court Case. Woman Candidate Prosecuted. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 June 1913 · page 2

In the Melbourne District Court was heard a claim by John Clark against Ellen Muleahy, the unsuccessful Liberal candidate for Melbourne…

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