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Politics & elections, 1913

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Hole-and-corner Candidates

The Sun · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 6

The "Daily Telegraph's" own political views are usually firmly Conservative, yet it opens its columns frequently to frank discussion of politics from other points of view; and such a discussion was to be found this morning in a striking article, by "B.D.," on the present methods of selecting political candidates. A constituency,…

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Kara Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--The totals of the first preference votes in the Kara Kara election are as follow:--Pennington, 1727; Ritchie, 1219; Main, 1178; Glencross, 702. There second…

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The Elections. for Federal Seats. Campaign at Portland

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 15

PORTLAND, Saturday.--Mr. H. J. Fletcher, the Democratic candidate for the approaching Federal elections, delivered an interesting address here last night before a fair audience…

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Vote for Women. at Presidential Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 March 1913 · page 9

WASHINGTON, Sunday.--Active stops are being taken to bring a Constitutional amendment before the Senate, granting women a vote at Presidential elections…

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Victorian Election. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 9

Postal and second preference votes in connection with the Kara Kara election for the Legislative Assembly were counted to-day, with the following result:—Pennington, 2783;…

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The Elections. Senator Milled and the Referenda

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 March 1913 · page 15

There was a big attendance at the Warringa-hall, Neutral Bay, last night, when a Liberal rally was held, Mr. G. S. Littlejohn presiding. Senator Millen said the Referenda meant…

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Mr. Hughes. Will Not Leave Politics. Candidate for West Sydney

Evening News · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 8

Mr. W. M. Hughes, Attorney-General for the Commonwealth of Australia, has it appears definitely made up his mind to sacrifice himself on the altar of duly. He has evidently…

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A.J.C. Autumn Meeting Doncaster and Sydney Cup Candidates Discussed. the Form of the Two-year-olds. Selections for Randwick. General Notes. St. Leger Possibilities. the Yearling Sales. Hawkesbury Results Bernard in the Humor The Doncaster and Cup Double. The A.J.C. Autumn Meeting

Referee · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 1

Saturday next sees the commencement of another Autumn Meeting at Randwick, and it promises to eclipse in every way any previously held at the A.J.C. headquarters. With very…

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University Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 21

Sir,—As one connected with the "progressive" movement. I have been interested to read the comments of Messrs. D'Ar[?]y, Edwards, and Ho[?]me on the letter signed by…

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College Green, and the Irish Parliament House Before the Union Old Memories

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 18

Around this historic pile the thoughts of the huge gathering of Irish-Australians who witnessed the 5000 children form the living letters "1914—College Green" on the…

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Voting at an Election

The Land · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 13

J.B. writes.—A voter records his vote by putting cross in square opposite name of the candidate he wants, and draws pencil through name of the…

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The Political Outlook. State and Federal Elections. State. Lachlan

The Land · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 7

Mr. Manning, the selected candidate, has been continuing his systematic canvass of this electorate. He has recently addressed meetings of…

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Liberals Win By-election. London, Wednesday Night

Evening News · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 9

At the by-election for Houghton-[?]-Spring, Formerly held by Mr Cameron (Liberal), the Government succeeded in retaining the seat. Mr. Wing (Liberal) was returned with 6930…

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Kendal By-election. London, March 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 14

The polling in connection with the by-election for the Kendal division of Westmorland, rendered necessary by the death of Colonel Josceline Fitzroy Bagot (Unionist),…

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Federal Elections. Parramatta Seat

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 12

The three candidates for selection to the candidature for Labour at Parramatta-Messrs. Clem Johnson, F. W. Webster, and O. D. Zieman—will submit their names to a…

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The Elections. Mr. Thomas to Speak

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 4

On Thursday night the Minister for External Affairs (Mr. Josiah Thomas) will speak on political matters at the Friendly Society-hall, North Sydney. The hall has been selected…

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General Cables. Alleged Election Frauds

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 10

OTTAWA, Tuesday Evening.--The Government has refused a parliamentary investigation of the charges of election frauds preferred against Mr. Louis Coderre, K.C., Secretary of…

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Parliament's Tribute

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 9

ATHENS, Thursday.--The Prime Minister (M. Venizelos) rendered, in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday, a warm tribute to King George's services. King Constantine was acclaimed…

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British Parliament's Sorrow London, Thursday, 10.55 p.m

The Sun · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 7

The House of Commons to-day passed a resolution of condolence with the Greek Royal Family, and special resolution of sympathy with Queen Alexandra…

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Loans for Defence. Mr. Cook's Declaration. How Parliament Was Flouted

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 13

Mr. Cook, the leader of the Federal Opposition, made a reply yesterday to Senator Pearce's remarks on the subject of loans for defence purposes…

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