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Politics & elections, 1913

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The Logic of the Yass Election

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 4

For ages past the British public has looked to by-elections for a sign of changing of public opinion since the last general elections. As here in…

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The Tinker's Shop. Mr. Willis and Parliament. Government's "Confidence Trick."

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 8

The Speaker, Mr. Willis, had something to say on Friday concerning Mr. Beeby's address at Armidale. "I have read Mr. Beedy's…

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Shire Election. Nomination Day

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 4

On Wednesday, at noon Mr. W. E. Ward as returning officer read the nominations of candidates for the election to fill the vacancy caused by…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Conroy Contests Werriwa Goulburn

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 3

A conference of delegates from the Liberal Association, the Women's Liberal Association, and the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held to-day…

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Hume Federal Election. Selection of Farmers' Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1913 · page 2

As the revolt of the ballot taken by the Fanners and Settlers' Association in the Hume electorate. Mr. Robert Patten, fanner, of Wellington, who…

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Federal Elections Hume Federal Candidate. Mr. Robert Patten Selected

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

The ballot amongst members of the F. & S. A. branches in the Hume electorate for the selection of a candidate to contest the Hume electorate at the…

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The State Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

Mr. Grainger, of Coolamon, announced at a meeting of the Coolamon Liberal leagues held last week that be had definitely decided not to submit his…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 2

It is reported that the State Parliament will meet in June…

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Home Federal Election. Selection of Farmers' Candidate

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

As the result of the ballot taken by the Farmers and Settlers' Association in the Hume electorate, Mr. Robert Patten, farmer, of…

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Hume Election

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 2

Now that his opponent (Mr. R. Patient) has been decided upon Sir William Lyne is preparing to proceed with his Federal election campaign. Word…

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Impressive Scene in Bulgarian Parliament. Army's Glorious Exploits. Sofia

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 March 1913 · page 4

The Sobranje passed a resolution of gratitude for the army's glorious exploits. The deputies, standing, joined in prayer for the repose of the souls…

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A Liberal Candidate

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

From the Sydney press we learn that the selected Liberal candidate for the Cook division (Sydney), in the forthcoming Federal elections, is Mr. David…

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Senate Candidate in Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

An open air meeting was addressed in Wagga on Saturday night, from the Pastoral Hotel balcony, by Mr. David Watson, one of the three selected Labor…

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The Werriwa Contest. Mr. Neilsen As Labor Candidate. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

Mr. Bennett, M.H.R. for Werriwa, will not seek re-election in May but Mr. Neilsen will probably contest the electorate in the Labor interest…

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Illabo Farmers and Settlers. Wagga Candidate for Cootamundra

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

At a meeting of the Illabo Farmers and Sealers' Association, Mr. R. R. Thomas presiding, held on the 20th ult., the question of the associations…

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Coming State Elections

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1913 · page 5

According to a statement made by Mr. Flowers, Chief Secretary, the general elections will lake place in October…

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Labor in the Australian Parliament. How the Party Has Grown

The Worker · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 22

It is instructive to take a glance at the progress of Labor in the Australian House of Representatives. During the first Parliament Labor had 16 members. The…

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Senate Candidates in Victoria. Splendid Outlook for Labor

The Worker · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 25

The three selected Labor candidates for the Senate, Senator E. J. Russell and Messrs. John Barnes and A. N. McKissock, have glowing reports to present of…

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The Senate Election

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 2

Mr. D. Watson, one of the three selec[?] Labor cand dates for the Senate elec[?] addressed a large crowd of electors, from the ha[?]cony of the Star…

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The Slate Premier Not Seeking Re-election. Mr. Holman As Leader. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 2

It is the intention of Mr. M'Gowen not to submit himself for re-election as leader oi the party when the party meeting is held before the…

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