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Politics & elections, 1913

3,779 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 189

The Nepean Election. Mr. Huie's Correction. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 3

Sir,-I wish to correct a statement in your paper, which was calculated to convoy a false impression. I made it most distinct at tho Granville Town Hall that…

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Parliament Dissolved. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 9

By a special proclamation issued to-day by the Governor-General, the House of Representatives was dissolved Until May 31 there will be no members of the House of…

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Before the People. Federal Parliament Dissolved

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--A proclamation has been issued dissolving the House of Representatives from "to-day, and discharging, senators from attendance…

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Derelicts in Parliament. The Second Ballot. the Chance It Gives the Country

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 23

Although the second ballot was designed to free the electors of New South Wales from clique or caucus rule, we find the machines preparing to continue the same…

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The King and Parliament. Anecdotes. Why His Presence Is Undesirable. London, March 10

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 18

The fact that the present session of Parliament was opened to-day by King George V. may render it of interest to note that up to the time of George I. British…

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The University Elections. Dr. Badham's Prophecy

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 22

In virtue of the Amending University Act passed during the last session of Parliament, life tenure of senators has been abolished, and henceforth members of the…

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The Fiscal Issue and the Generral Election

Evening News · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 12

Mr. Bruce Smith writes agreeing that the protective tariff is one of the causes of the increased cost of living. But I think at right to observe." he continues. "that the…

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Parliamentary By-election. London, April 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 9

The by-election for Shrewsbury for the vacant seat in the House of Commons, caused through the death of Sir Clement Hill (Unionist), took place to-day, the result of the poll…

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State Elections. the Castlereagh. Dubbo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 7

Mr. A. Strang, hon. sec. of the Armatree branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, has informed Mr. H. T. Blacket that the members of the branch will loyally…

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Glebe Election. Mr. Hogue Retires From the Contest. "Grave Irregularities."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 9

Mr.J.A.Hogue, late member for the Glebe, and ex-Minister for Education, has definitely decided to withdraw from the Liberal selection ballot as a result of what he terms "grave…

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The Elections. Issue of the Writs. Last Day for Enrolment. Position of the Press

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 9

His Excellency the Governor-General yesterday issued a proclamation dissolving the House of Representatives. To-day the writs for the Federal election…

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Civic Election Drama

The Sun · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 12

In last night's issue "Leagueite" writes that I was in a very joyful state of mind after receiving presentations. There is not the slightest doubt that I was. Any men…

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Oddfellows' Conference. Election of Officers

The Sun · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 9

The annual conference of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows was continued at the Grand Lodge Rooms, 328 Castlereagh-street, this morning, Bro. A. Boot, Grand Master, in…

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Federal Elections. Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 9

Writs for the Federal elections will be issued at 6 o'clock this evening. After that time no fresh enrolments of electors may be made…

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The Elections. Mr. Hughes' Movements. a Comprehensive Tour

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The Federal Attorney-General (Mr. W. M, Hughes) left Melbourne to-day for Wangaratta. To-morrow he will travel to Coolamon for a meeting on…

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China's Parliament

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 16

The preliminary sittings of the Chi[?]se Republican Parliament to elected Speaker came to a deadlock owing to obstruction, three parties supporting…

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Tasmanian Parliament. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 13

The request of the Hydro Electric Co. for an extension of time within in which it must complet its works to January, 1915, was before the Assembly yesterday. The Labour…

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Governor's Power. Greater Than Parliament. Speaker Coaches Sir G. Strigkland

Evening News · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 7

Mr. Henry Willis, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, this afternoon made comments upon Mr. M'Gowch's projected retirement from the Premiership. He also…

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The Political Outlook. What the Candidates Are Doing. Federal

The Land · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 7

His Excellency the Governor-General has issued a proclamation dissolving the House of Representatives. Yesterday the writs for the Federal…

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Glebe Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 6

Sir,—Your paragraph "Glebe Election," "Mr. Hogue Retires," was a surprise to me. I enclose a copy of a letter received by me from Mr. Hogue himself this morning, which…

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