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Politics & elections, 1913

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The National Parliament. Opposed by 50,000 Unionists. LONDON

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 2

A gathering of fifty thousand Unionists carried a resolution determining to resist by force any decrees issued on behalf of the…

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Mr. [?] Platform Adopted. No Pledge for Candidates. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 4

The National Progressive Association concluded its first conference at the King's Hall on Saturday. The proposed platform and constitution, draft…

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Another Election. Both Houses to Dissolve

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 2

At the harbor picnic of the Farmers and Settlers' Conference on Saturday, when Messrs. George Shirley, Ltd., entertained about 500 delegates and ladies,…

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Elections in December

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1913 · page 4

According to Sir Francis Sultor. the State elections will be held in December…

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Selection of Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 July 1913 · page 2

On a motion from the Balidale branch it was decided that at the discretion of the association's executive, power shall be given [?] district…

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New Polling Place Required

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 July 1913 · page 2

A meeting of farmers, held at Mr. G. Lindon'a residence, Clonegonnell, last evening, decided to make application to have Flowerdale School appointed as a…

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Opening of Parliament

The Worker · Thursday 17 July 1913 · page 21

The Government has pushed on with the preparations for the opening of Parliament, which is to take place on July 24. Many of the measures to be…

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In the Australian Parliament. House Meets for a Day and Adjourns Till August 13

The Worker · Thursday 17 July 1913 · page 23

The last Australian Parliament was known amongst some Laborites as the "Glorious Fourth," and it does not require a great deal of thought to suggest…

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The Debate. Bishops Opposition. Plea for General Election. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 July 1913 · page 2

The two Archbishops and the [?] Bishops present voted with the majority. The Bishop of Oxford and Hereford, who, in 1912. voted for the…

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Election Appeals. Mr. Chanter Acquiescent. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 July 1913 · page 2

It as reported that Messrs. Hedges, and M'Kay, who were defeated for Fremantle and-Ballarat, respectively, at the recent Federal elections, intend…

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State Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 July 1913 · page 2

The secretary of the Bathurst centenary movement (Mr. Bain) has received word from Sir Francis Sutton, President of the Legislative Council,…

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The Commonwealth Election. Melbourne, Wednesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 July 1913 · page 3

The Electoral Inquiry will be in full Hulking order next week. Delays have occurred through candidates requiring time to appoint their scrutineers, but it…

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Wollondilly By-election

The Worker · Thursday 17 July 1913 · page 15

Mr. J. W. Masters, Labor candidate for the Wollondilly electorate, has been prosecuting an active campaign, and has been assisted by a big contingent of State…

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State Parliament Exciting Session Anticipated. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1913 · page 2

The opening of the State Parliament on Tuesday next is generally regarded as the prelude to an exciting session. A struggle between the two…

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Home Rule. Election Wanted. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1913 · page 4

During the debate in the House of Lords on the Home Rule Dill, Lord Elizon said the Opposition wanted the election simply because…

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Election Appeals. Mr. Chanter Acquiescent

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1913 · page 5

It is reported that Messrs. Hedges and McKay, who were defeated for Freemantle and Ballaral, respectively, at the recent. Federal elections, intend…

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New Zealand By-election

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 19 July 1913 · page 2

The result of the Grey election is: Michel (Government) 2,133; Webb (Lab.), 2,071; Harman (Lib.), 1,956. The second ballot will be taken on…

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To-day's Telegrams. State Parliament. More Land Taxation

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 22 July 1913 · page 2

Parliament was opened at noon today by Governor Strickland. The speech, after referring to the favourable agricultural outlook, refers to the…

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The Wollondilly Election. Victory for the Liberal Candidate. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 1913 · page 3

The final returns for the Wollondilly State election, which took place on Saturday, were:—Badgery.(Lib) ... 2751…

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Wollondilly Election. Liberal Candidate Returned

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 1913 · page 2

The by-election to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly caused by the death of the Hon. W. McCourt, took place on Saturday. Three candidates…

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