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Politics & elections, 1913

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The Blayney By-election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 22

Sir,—I did not attend the P.L.L. Conference on Tuesday night, but I learn from this morning's issue that a lady delegate is reported to have then said: "Three lady organisers had…

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The Heresy Hunt. Inquiry Opens. Senate Candidate and M.l.c. Examined

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 21

The committee of five deputed by the P.L.L. Conference to call before it members of the State Labour party for explanations on three specific matters began its investigations…

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Yass Vacancy. Labour, Candidate. Mr. Gregory M'girr Selected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 21

At a special meeting of the executive of the Political Labour League, held at the Trades Hall last night, under the presidency of Mr. E. H. Farrar, M.L.C., the names…

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Federal Elections. Liberal Organisation. Riverina Selection

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 22

The ballot in connection with the selection of the candidate for the Riverina electorate has now been completed. The selection has been made jointly by the branches of both…

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Correspondence. Candidates' Sermons. to the Editor

The Methodist · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 2

Sir,— As several of the hearers of Candidates' Sermons have fallen out of the list, a slight re-arrangement has become necessary. I shall be glad if you will print the…

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Mayoral Election

The St George Call · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 4

Rockdale Council, on Thursday evening unanimously re-elected Mayor Broe, and he received congratulations on all sides…

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The Elections. the Country Party. the Farmers and Settlers' Attitude

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 14

INVERELL, Friday. -- The Inverell farmers and settiers had an important meeting to-day, when the attitude towards the country party yas defined. A brisk discussion arose out of…

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Mayoral Elections. Fisticuffs at Bankstown

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 15

The election of Mayor at Bankstown was the occasion of one of the worst rows the council has experienced. Ald. Miller moved that Ald White be Mayor…

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Adelaide Laborers. U.l.u. Elections. a Batch of Resignations

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 13

ADELAIDE, Friday. -- At the adjourned meeting of the State executive of the United Laborers' Union last night, the ballot of officials was formally declared by the returning officer. It…

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Auburn. Re-election of Alderman Ritchie

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 11

A special meeting of the Auburn Council was held on Thursday, to elect a Mayor for 1913. The retiring Mayor (Alderman Ritchie) was in the chair, and…

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Typo's Officers. Fresh Election to Be Held—a Liberal President

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 February 1913 · page 10

At a well attended .meeting of the Typographical Society, held at the Trades Hall yesterday evening, it was decided that a fresh ballot for officers for the year be held. Mr. W…

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Search for White Hope. Snowy Baker's Methods. Rules for Candidates

The Sun · Sunday 9 February 1913 · page 9

Numbers of candidates are Coming forward in answer to the offer made in the "Sun" last Sunday by Mr. Reg. L. ("Snowy") Baker. He is keen to unearth a man who…

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Labour Conference Six Hours Plank Rejected. Platform for Next Elections. Upper House Abolition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 7

The P.L.L. Conference has decided that the State Labour party must proceed with the abolition of the Upper House. Mr. J. C. Watson, when dealing with the…

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Next Elections. New England Seat. Fighting the Referendum. Tamworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 11

Amongst those present at the meeting of the executive of the New England Federal electorate committee held at Tamworth were Mr. P. P. Abbott, of Glen Innes, the selected…

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Crushing Labour Defeat. Municipal Election. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 10

A strong political colour was lent to the Ithaca Town Council elections on Saturday. The Labour party ran candidates for each of three wards. Kelvin Grove, Paddington,…

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Independent Party. "Third" or "First." Macquarie Candidate's View. Bathurst

The Sun · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 1

Mr. H. J. Fletcher, of Millthorpe, has announced his intention of contesting the Macquarie seat at the forthcoming Federal elections under the auspices of the new…

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Yass By-election. Opening the Campaign

The Sun · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 9

Mr. Gregory M'Girr, the selected Labor candidate for the Yass Seat in the State Parliament, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Nielsen, will open his campaign at…

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State and Federal Elections. Liberal Conference in W.a. a State Platform

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 8

PERTH, Saturday.--The Liberal League Conference has adopted a State platform. The chief planks of the platform are the maintenance of two Houses of…

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Women in Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 2

AFTER FOUR YEARS OF HARD BATTLING THE LABOR CONFERENCE HAS DECIDES TO GRANT FULL CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS. INCLUDING THAT OF ENTRANCE TO PARLIAMENT. TO THE WOMEN. THE ARTIST HAS A VISION OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE REFORMED ASSEMBLY…

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The Elections. the Yass Seat. Liberal Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 8

The Liberal campaign in the Yass by election practically opens to-morrow. The ballot papers, in connection with the selection of a candidate, will be counted to-day, whilst a further,…

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