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Politics & elections, 1917

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Election of Alderman Peak

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 1

There was a considerable lull from the time the Returning Officer, Mr. Fraser, announced he was open to receive…

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Berry Mayoral Election

The Nowra Leader · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 8

At a special meeting of the Berry Council Aid. R. Shepherd, J.P., was re-elected for the seventh consecutive term. The…

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Mayoral Election at South Shoalhaven. Thursday, July 12

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 3

Present—The full Council. Alter the Mayor (Ald. Mackenzie) stated that the meeting was for the election of Mayor for the next…

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Mayoral Election at South Shoalhavan. Thursday, July 12

The Nowra Leader · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 4

After the Mayor (Ald. Mackenzie) slated that the meeting was for the election of Mayor for the ensuing period, the Clerk, in…

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Berry Municipal Elections. Motion for Ouster. Berry Ward Aldermen to Show Cause

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 25 July 1917 · page 7

At the Nowra Police Court, yesterday, before Mr. Clegg, P.M., Mr. K. Ryan made an ex parte application on behalf of Alexander George Johnston…

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East Clare Election

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 3

“I am out for complete and absolute independence.”—Mr. de Valera (Sinn Fein, returned). “Mr. de Valera demanded a district…

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Election of Queen

The Nowra Leader · Friday 31 August 1917 · page 4

Great interest was centred in the election of the Queen competition and excitement run high on Saturday last and at night a large crowd of people awaited the…

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Municipal Election

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 3 October 1917 · page 5

For the extraordinary vacancy in the Berry Ward of the Berry Municipality, caused through the recent ouster proceedings, there are four…

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Berry Municipal Election. SCHOFIELD & Jamieson Elected

The Nowra Leader · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 5

The recent ouster proceedings in connection with Berry Municipal Council Which enforced another election for Berry Ward…

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Good Samaritan Convent. Successful Candidates

The Nowra Leader · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 4

Thirteen pupi[?]s of the above Convent presented themselves for the Practical Examination, held in connection with the Sydney College of Music. All were…

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Sir John Forrest and Mr. Austin Chapman. Opposite Views Regarding Income Tax Property Debate in Federal Parliament

The Nowra Leader · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 6

Mr. Austin Chapman: I am opposed to the motion as it is presented ; but, seeing Hint the Treasurer is going to withdraw…

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Letter From Our Member Captain Millard Parliament House 13.10-17. J T Mitchell Esq. --

The Twofold Bay Magnet : and South Coast and Southern Monaro Advertiser · Monday 5 November 1917 · page 3

Dear Friend, Your letter of the 4th inst to hand with request on behalf of residents of Kiah to be…

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Expulsions From Parliament

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 3

“Responsible government was granted to New South Wales in 1855, and the first Parliament of this State opened on May 22, 1856. During the 61 years…

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Special Meeting. Election of Mayor

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 24 November 1917 · page 3

Ald. Emery was again voted to the chair. Only one nomination was received to fill the vacancy caused in…

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Election of South Shoalhaven Mayor

The Nowra Leader · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 7

At the last meeting of South Shoalhaven Municipal Council Alderman Emery was elected Mayor in lieu of the late…

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