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Politics & elections, 1917

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Federal Elections. the Hume

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. F. B. S. Falkiner, selected Nationalist for the Hume, and former member for Riverina, received a good reception from a large audience at Albury…

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State Elections. Mr. Holman

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. Holman arrived at Gundagai on Tuesday, and returned thanks for his election. He spoke from his motor car in the main street. After…

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Imperial Parliament. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

After hostile Nationalist speeches, the Prolongation of Parha[?] Bill passed the third reading by [?] votes to 42…

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Opening of Parliament. Mr. Cohen Elected Speaker

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

The State Parliament was opened on Tuesday by Commission. Notwithstanding the absence of the State Governor, and although the…

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Our Sydney Letter. The ElectIons

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 6

There is an end to all things. And, at last, there is an end to the State elections, with their second ballots, absent voting,…

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Gundagai Pastures Protection Board. Election of Secretary

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 4

A special meeting of the above was held on Monday. Present:— Die to s Byrne (chair), Prowse, Hassett,…

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N.s.w. Elections

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 3

"Official Labor's programme was entirely devoid of initiative, thought, knowledge or political ability, he party went to the polls trusting to its label,…

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The Premier's Visit. Returned Thanks for Re-election

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 4

At noon on Tuesday the Premier (Mr. W. A. Holman) motored to Gundagai to return thanks for his reelection. As the announcement…

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Municipal Elections. Proposed Alteration in System. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

A deputation consisting of individual members of the Proportional Representation Elective Association and aldermen from the suburbs and country,…

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Federal Elections. Prospects in Victoria. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. Watt, Federal Minister for Public Works, arrived from Melbourne to-day to help in the conduct of the campaign in this State. He expressed…

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The Two Candidates

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

Cootamundra electors have heard both candidates for the Hume—Mr. Falkiner (Nationalist) last week, and Mr. Cruickshank (Labor) thin week…

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MR. H. E. PRATTEN. Senate Candidate

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 5

There is an especial reason for inviting country people, primary producers, and others to vote for and support in every possible way the…

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Victorian By-election. Labor Defeat. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 7

The by-election for the Geelong in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. T. Plain, who was…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Falkiner's Campaign

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 4

Y[?]rong Crock, Henty, Collingulli[?] and The Rock are included in Mr. F. B. S. Falkiner's electioneering engagements for next week in the Hume electorate,…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Falkiner's Campaign

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1917 · page 4

Mr. F. B. S. Falkiner, selected Nationalist candidate for the Hume, will address the electors at Collingullie on Wednesday afternoon next at 3…

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National Aims. a Free Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 3

Is Australian to have a live legislature, the member of which be free to discuss all great issues, and will be bound over as regards their…

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Federal Election. National Campaign. Mr. F. B. S. Falkiner at Tumut

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 2

THE National Government campaign in the Federal elections for Representatives and Senate, to take place on May 5, was opened at Tumut, in the Oddfellows' Hall, by Mr…

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Federal Elections. Hume Electorate. Speech by Mr. Beeby

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 3

Mr. G. S. Beeby, Minister for Labor and Industry, last night addressed an open-air meeting from the balcony of the Australian Hotel, in support of Mr…

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The Federal Elections

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 2

With less than a fortnight to go, it cannot be said that, in New South Wales, at least and in the Hume electorate, there is much evident activity…

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The Recent Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 4

The President of the Wagga Branch of the F and S. Association on Saturday in his annual report on the work also stated. "Our association must…

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