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Politics & elections, 1912

3,220 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 161

A New Label. "Made Within the King's Dominions." Parliament with Empire Representation. London, Feb. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 9

Mr. W. P. Reeve (formerly High Commissioner for New Zealand) and Mr. J. G. Jenkins (ex-Agent-General for South Australia) attended the twenty-first annual banquet of…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 10

GRAFTON.—Alderman C. Stra[?]. PEAK HILL.—Alderman W. P. [?]…

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Victory Confirmed the Liberal Lead. South Australian Elections. Working Majority. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 9

The continuation of the scrutiny to-day has not so far altered the magnificent Liberal win which was indicated yesterday and the anticipated majority of eight has practically been…

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Seven Aldermen Resign. Stampede at Randwick. Election of Mayor Causes Trouble

The Sun · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 10

It was fairly well known beforehand that the Randwick aldermen were about evenly divided on the question as to who should be Mayor for the ensuing year. It was not…

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The Mayoral Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 14

A meeting of the City Council was held last night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing 12 months. Ald. H. M. Shedden, the retiring Mayor, and Ald. M. Moroney were…

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State Elections. Mr. Beery's Intentions

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 15

ORANGE, Monday.-- Mr. Beeby addressed a crowded meeing in the Oddfellows'-hall tonight. He said the Labor Government would put its platform in black and white before the…

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"Watch Parliament House." Mr. Wood at Marrickville

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 13

Speaking at the Marrickville branch of the Liberal and Reform League last night, Mr. W. H. Wood, M.L.A., said that electors should look into politics with a keener eye than…

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Candidates' Start. United States Presidency

Evening News · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 10

CHICAGO, Tuesday Evening.—The State Governor Mr. Woodrow Wilson, opened his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency last night. He said that the…

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The South Australian Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 8
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Mr. M'Gowen thinks that the [?] Labor has [?] in death Australia was a [?] local [?] It is natural that he should try and put as good a face on the matter…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 7

BOURKE.—Ald. H. K. Bloxham. MITTAGONG.—Ald John Mealing. TENTERFIELD.—Ald. G. H. Mitchell. WINGHAM.—Ald. J. Skinner…

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Senate Elections

The Sun · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 2

The Victorian Political Labor Leagues have nominated 27 of their members to contest the next Senate elections. A ballot to reduce the number to three is to be held on April…

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Senate Elections. Victorian Labor Nominations

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Twenty-seven members of the Victorian Political Labor Leagues have been nominated for the next Senate elections. A ballot to reduce the number to three…

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Mr. Wade on the Elections. No Mere Political See-saw

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 9

The leader of the State Opposition, Mr. C. O. Wade, sees in the results of the South Australian elections something much more than a more swing back of the political pendulum…

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For the Presidency. Democratic Candidates. Campaign Under Way

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 9

CHICAGO, Tuesday.--Governor Woodrow Wilson has opened his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the Presidential election. Mr. Wilson declares that tho business of the…

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South Australian Elections. Labor Defeated

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 58

The general elections were held in South Australia on February 10, and resulted in the defeat of the Verran Ministry. The Liberals lost one seat at Wallaroo; but won two in…

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Election of Mayor. Parramatta. Alderman A. H. Collett Elected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 2

A special meeting for the election of the Mayor of the Parramatta Council for the year 1912-13 was held at the Parramatta Council Chambers on Monday. Present:…

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Curious Election Expenses

Globe · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 7

Among the items included in the election expences of Mr. John Walsh. of Springfield. Massachusetts, were "5d for canvas gloves to protect hands while knocking on doors seeking…

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Results of the Polling

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 9

No further Assembly results have been received from Flinders, which is the only incomplete district to-day. The Southern district of the Legislative…

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King Opens Parliament. a Disappointing Speech. London

The Sun · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 7

The opening of Parliament by the King to-day provided the customary display in which the general public takes so much interest…

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