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Politics & elections, 1917

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State Politics. Coming State Election. March 24 OR 31. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 6

Although the State Labor Opposition profess to welcome an election at an early date, it is understood that the Government's decision came as…

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Holman's Big Move. Election in March

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 2

A political mine blew up in Gundagai on Thursday evening The Premier announced that a general, election would take place…

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State Elections. Premier Confident. Public Feeling Favorable. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 3

The Premier returned to Sydney this morning. He was much gratified with his Gundagai reception, as being a favorable indication of public feeling…

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Early State Election. Polling Day 24th. March Mr. Holman May Contest Gordon. Mr. Beeby for Wagga. No Soldiers Voting

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

The Premier announced at Gundagai on Friday that the State Parliament would be dissolved about the middle of this week. The writs would be…

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State Elections. On Manoh 24. Short Campaign. New Political Issues

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 4

Whatever measure of surprise may have been caused in Sydney on the announcement of an immediate State general election…

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National Government's Policy. Premier's Speech at Gundagai. General Elections in March

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

The public of Gundagai obviously felt honored that the Premier thought fit to chose their town for the delivery of his first policy speech…

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State Elections. Mr. Trethowan and the Farmers. Protest Against Mr. Burgess

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Trethowan, M.L.C., addressed a meeting of the Grenfell branch of the F. and S. Association on Saturday. He first explained what led to the…

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Recent Shire Elections. Some Remarkable Results

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 1

The Shire Elections held throughout the State on the 27th January, furnished a number of examples of the need for electoral reform. Shire…

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Imperial Parliament. War Loan. Restrictions on Imports. Dardanelles Commission. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Bonar Law, in the House of Commons, said that new money to the amount of at least £700,000,000, without the banks' contributions, had…

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State Elections. Dissolution To-day. Writs to Issue on

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 3

Parliament will be dissolved by the proclamation to-day. The Speaker will issue writs for all constituencies on Saturday next, and polling will take place exactly…

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State Elections. Parliament Dissolved. Nominations Close March 3 SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 3

Parliament was dissolved to-day. The writs will be issued on Saturday next. Nominations close on March 3…

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Dissolving Parliament. Proclamation Issues. Writs Issue Saturday. Nominations Saturday Week. Election 24th March. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 2

The Executive Council has approved of the issue of the proclamation dissolving Parliament, which will be issued afternoon. The Writs will…

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F. and S. Association. Question of Candidates

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 3

The executive of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, at its adjourned meeting on Tuesday, gave consideration to the Premier's policy speech,…

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F. & S. Association's Endorsement. Question of Candidates

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 2

The executive of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, at its adjourned meeting gave consideration to the Premier's policy speech, and…

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Federal Parliament. Government's Policy. Main Points Outlined. Extension of Life of Parliament. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 3

In the House of Representatives the Deputy Speaker complained that Dr. Maloney last week defied his authority and used abusive language to Mr…

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The State Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 4

The wisdom of the Government's action in forcing the efections upon the people at short notice, without waiting for the…

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Never Again. Resolved Alter Election

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 7

Never again to bet on election; but if I "do" bet, to begin early, and collect shout ends. Never again to speak unkindly of either…

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Financing Election Cam­paign

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

A communication, signed T. Walsh, was read at the last meeting of the Newton Council. The writer sought the permission of the aldermen to…

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State Elections. Opponent to Labor Leader. Premier's Candidature. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Dr. Stopford was unanimously selected to oppose Mr. Storey for Balnain. The former is one of the best known men in Balmain…

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State Politics. National Party Formed in Cootamundra. a Large and Enthusiastic Inaugural Meeting. Mr. Holman a Definite Candidate for this Constituency. Coalition Committee and Officers Elected

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 1

The Assembly Room at the Town Hall was packed with people on Wednesday night, in response to the call for all interested in the formation of…

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