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Politics & elections, 1910

3,797 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 190

The Election. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1910 · page 10

Sir,—In a few days the electors of the Commonwealth will have chosen their representatives for the usual term. The stirring interest shown in the elections…

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The Cumberland Argus AND Fruitgrowers' Advocate. with Which Are Incorporated The Cumberland Mercury, River Times, Weekly Advance, Cumberland Free Press and Ryde Electorate Press. Parramatta, April 9, 1910. the Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1910 · page 6

OUR realtors of all alludes of political opinion need hardly, we presume, to be reminded that Wednesday next is polling day, when the final round in the…

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Smile Seed an Election Episode

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 April 1910 · page 13

She : "What do you like best about a girl ? " He : "My arms, of course." Clerk : "I want more salary, sir,…

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Federal Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 April 1910 · page 3

THE SENATE.—Mr. John Norton, who is candidate, for the Senate, will conclude his campaign of the State with final meetings in Sydney and suburbs. To-morrow night at 8 o'clock he will…

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South Australian Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 April 1910 · page 12

The South Australian State elections resulted in the Labor party being returned with a majority of two. Simultaneously with the State elections, 24 local…

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Federal Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 10 April 1910 · page 12

Next Wednesday the Federal elections will take place, when about 5,000,000 ballot papers will be ready for the four issues—Representatives and Senate, and Financial and State Debts referendum…

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Polling in Other Countries. Interesting Varieties in Method

Evening News · Monday 11 April 1910 · page 9

Though voting by ballot is now almost universal over the civilised world, it is by no means carried cut everywhere in the same way, and there are many interesting varieties in…

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The Legality of Book-making. a Bill in Ontario Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 April 1910 · page 8

LONDON, Saturday.--A bill declaring book-making illegal has been defeated in the Ontario Parliament by 78 votes to 77, after a discussion which lasted for two days…

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Making a Parliament. Some Imposing Statistics. Arrangements for N.s.w

The Star · Monday 11 April 1910 · page 4

Stupendous is the term by which to dep[?] the arrangements just nearing completion for the groat task now before Australia of making a new Parliament…

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What Australia Wants. Free Nation and Free Parliament. Prime Minister's Appeal to the People

Evening News · Monday 11 April 1910 · page 4

The following final appeal to the People of Australia has been forwarded to the "Evening News" for publication by Mr. Alfred Deakin, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth:—…

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How to Vote. the Straight Tip for Liberals. Official List of Party Candidates

Evening News · Monday 11 April 1910 · page 4

Following is an official list which will show the selected Liberal candidates for the Senate and some seats in the House of Representatives:—…

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South Coast Mines. Smooth Working Conditions. No Work on Election Day. (By Our Special Reporter.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 April 1910 · page 3

There is every prospect of the employees being kept busy for some considerable time. At a number of the collieries contracts have already boen entered into, and in addition to…

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The Parramatta Seat. Mr. Cook's Busy Time. Labour Candidate Gaining Useful Experience

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 April 1910 · page 8

Parramatta electorate is one of the most important in the State. This is largely due to the fact that it has had for its representation Mr. Joseph Cook, Minister for Defence…

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Federal Elections. Increasing Interest. Great Liberal Rally. "Monopolies". Defined. Campaign Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 April 1910 · page 7

The State Attorney-General, at Parramatta: "Above all things, turn out and vote, I don't care which way you vote. But do let us wipe out that disgrace which attached to the…

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State By-elections. Darling Harbour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 April 1910 · page 5

Mr. H. E. Kelly, the selected Liberal candidate, delivered another speech on Friday night at the Hero of Waterloo Hotel, Lower Fort-street. He denounced…

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South Australian Elections. a Labour Interpretation London, April 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 April 1910 · page 6

During the debate on the veto resolutions in the House of Commons last night Mr. Kelr Hardie, argning that Labour representatives did not favour extravagante,…

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State Elections. the Darling Harbor Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 April 1910 · page 3

Mr. H. E. Kelly, the selected Liberal candidate, on Friday night delivered a tolling speech at the Horn of Waterloo Hotel directing his attack chiefly against the nationalisation, and…

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Some Federal Candidates Sir William Lyne. (Hume.)

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 April 1910 · page 9

Sir Willlam John Lyne, who resides at "Wentworth House," Church-hill, Sydney, is described as a grazier. After a career of 20 years in the State Legislature, during which time he was…

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The Polling Returns. City Police to Be Reinforced

The Star · Tuesday 12 April 1910 · page 4

"Special provision will be made to prevent disorder during the posting of the election returns to-morrow night," said Superintendent Sherwood this morning. "The…

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