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Politics & elections, 1917

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Parliament to Meet on April 17

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 3

The present intention of the Stale Government is that the new Parliament shall meet, on Tuesday, April 17. This will he the seventh day after the return…

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Politician Collapses. at Election Meeting. Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 1

Mr. Coombs, M.H.A., was about to address a meeting at Port Adelaide last night behalf of the Official Labor party, when he was attacked by…

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Queensland Politics. By-election. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 4

A by-election in Queensland for the seat rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Jones, who wqas appointed Minister for Mines, with a seat in the…

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Federal Election. Soldiers' Votes. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 3

Senator Grant has cabled Mr. Ramsay MacDonald that the Commonwealth Government is marking the soldier' ballot papers "Ministerialist" and…

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Newcastle Seat. Mr. Griffith a Candidate. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 3

It is now believed that Mr. Arthur' Griffith will content the Federal electorate of Newcastle against Mr. Watkins, the sitting member…

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The Elections. (To the Editor.)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 4

Sir,—As the second round of the light, Freedom versus Slavery, is now over, and the workers of [?] South Wales are defeated…

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Federal Elections

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 4

THE Prime Minister (Mr Hughes), in addressing, the electors on Tuesday night, said that he had been asked if…

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State Elections. Declaration of Poll

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. T. Dobney, returning officer for the Wagga Electorate, stated yesterday that he would close the poll one day this week, probably Wednesday. Three…

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Nomination and Election Dates

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 3

Thursday next is nomination day for candidates for both Houses of the Federal Parliament. The polling for the election of senators and members…

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Federal Election. the Hume Seat. Mr. Palkiner at Wagga. Meeting of Nationalists

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 3

A largely-attended meeting of the supporters of Mr. F. B. S. Falkiner, selected National candidate for the Hume in the forthcoming Federal Elections…

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The Senate Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 1

In the forthcoming Federal elections the principal interest centres in the Senate. The success in the House, which seems to be almost within the…

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Election Prospects Mr. Hughes's Impressions Tour Arouses Unthusiasm

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 3

The Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) returned on Saturday, from Adelaide after an absence of five days from Melbourne, during which time he…

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Church of England Mission. 100 Candidates for Confirmation

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 4

At St. John's Church of England on Sunday three services marked the conclusion of the Mission conducted by the Bishop of Goulburn, the Right…

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Earlier Messages. Congress Convened. War Motion Moved. Scenes Outside Parliament. Vancouver

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

A message from Washington says that Congress has been convened, and intense feeling prevails. Crowds of pacifists and anti-pacifists…

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The Federal Elections

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

The Federal elections are fixed to take place on Saturday, may 5th. Fer Senate, Messrs Mifes, Pratten and Thomas rae the Win-the-War…

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Federal Elections. Votes of Foreigners

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

Regulations issued by the Chief Electoral Officer under the War Time Elections Act, which conditionally disqualifies persons born in countries…

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State Elections. Mr. Brookfield. the P.L.L's. ATTITUDE

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 3

At Albury on Monday night, in support of the return of Mr. Manning, in the second ballot, Mr. Bagnall, M.L.A. (St. George), mentioned the…

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May Not Meet Parliament Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 3

It is possible, that Mr. Holman will go to London very soon, and may not meet Parliament at all. The Premier is anxious to get away…

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State Parliament House Meets on April 17. Mr. Holman to Visit England

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 3

It was definitely stated in Sydney that the new Stale Parliament would be called together on April 17. In view of the departure of the Governor…

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So Wags the World. Election & Otherwise. Motley Notes. Invest me in my motley; give me leave to speak my mind

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 4

Last Sunday being All Fool's Day, the silly habit of making fools of unwary people was not generally availed of…

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