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Politics & elections, 1917

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Federal Elections. Soldiers' Seats. No Labor Opposition. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. Catts, director of the Labor election campaign, states that the P.L.L. executive has decided not to contest the seats of Brigadier-General…

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State Elections. Wagga Campaign

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 3

Mr. W. F. Finlayson, M.H.R. for Brisbane, who was announced to deliver an address in Wagga on Saturday night in support of Mr. Boston's candidature,…

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State Election Campaign. Mr. G. S. Beeby at Tumut

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 3

Mr. Beeby, Minister for Labor and Industry in the State National Ministry, addressed the electors at Tumut on 5th inst, in support of Mr P. M. Bourke, National candidate for…

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The Cootamundra Election- to the Electors. Ladies aud Gentlemen,—

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 3

In appearing before you. as the endorsed Labor Candidate I do so at the request of the local Labor bodies, and before pledging…

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Mr. Minahan at Gundagai. Labor Candidate Pleased with his Reception

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

MR. P.J. MINAHAN, Who is concesting the cootamundra seat in the interests of Labor against the Premier (Mr.W.A.Holman), opened…

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State Elections. Mr. Beeby's Chances. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 4

A letter from Wagga to Mr. Hall (Attorney-General) says: "Every­where Mr. Beeby is regarded as a cer­tainty, and victory is assured. The…

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State Elections. Meetings of Candidates. Mr. P. M'garry

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. P. M'Garry, who is the selected Nationalist candidate for the Murrumbidgee, will address meetings of his constituents at Cottee to-morrow…

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Federal Parliament. No Duty on Cornsacks. Tariff Validation. Recent Senate Scandals. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Mr. Cook told Mr. Foster that the cruiser Brisbane, had been completed some time ago and was away doing satisfactory…

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In Parliament

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 7

Speaking one day of a public man Daniel" O'Connell said in his prosence that this gentleman should not be against the government, as they…

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Imperial Parliament. Enemy Princes' Titles. Unforeseen Expenditure. Irish Affairs. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 2

In the House of Lords, Lord Finlay, on the second reading of the Bill to deprive enemy Princes and Peers of their British titles, said the measure…

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Federal Parliament. Senator Watson's Charges. Royal Commission Agreed To. Another Wheat Payment. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 3

The Senate last night continued the debate on Senator Gardiner's motion: "That a Royal commission be appointed to investigate and report…

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"Greatest Ever." Labor Candidate's Praise of Holman

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 5

Speaking at Queanbeyan the other night, Mr G. T. C. Miller, the Labor candidate for Monaco said this about Holman:—"He admitted…

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State Elections. Mr. Boston's Meetings

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 3

Arrangements have been made for Mr Boston to speak at various dates at Harefield, O[?]ra, North Wagga, South Wagga (Carrington Hotel), and The…

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Enrolment for Federal Elections

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 3

Under the Commonwealth law every qualified person who fails to apply for enrolment for the Commonwealth Electoral Subdivision in which…

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National Party and Conscription Candidates Declaration

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. W. A. Holman, Premier, and Chairman of the organising committee of the National Party, has issued the following statement:…

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The State Election. Soldiers to Vote. As Absent Voters

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 4

In reply to Mr. Beeby, the Under Secretary to the Chief Secretary's Department, Mr. E. B. Harkness, telegraphed last night that arrangements…

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Federal Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 4

Under the Commonwealth law every qualified person who fails to apply for enrolment for the Commonwealth Electoral subdivision in which he lives…

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Federal Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 3

"The proposal to ask the Imperial Government to prolong the life of the Federal Parliament has some kinship to tho famous horse that had only two…

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Prolonging the Federal Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 3

Mr. [?] in his polity speech in the House of Representative voiced the nest sentiments of Australia in regard to the war But a proposition of doubt…

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The Soldiers [?] Questions in Parliament

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 3

In the House of Representatives last week Mr. Burns (N.S.W.) asked whether it was the intention of the Government, when taking the votes of…

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