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Politics & elections, 1913

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Curious Libel Case. Echo of Last Election. Action Against "The Daily Telegraph." Story of the Aged Confinee. Verdict for the Defendants

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 11

An action was heard before Mr. Justice Pring and a jury of four in No. 2 Causes Court yesterday morning, when John William Bourke sued "The Daily Telegraph" Newspaper Company,…

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Women in Parliament

Co-operator · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 6

In view of the resolution carried at the recent Labor Conference in Sydney in regard to the alteration of the State Constitution to permit of…

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PARLIAMENT v PRESS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 12

A singles match was played on the Parliamentary court yesterday, between Mr. Ashford, M.L.A. (representing Parliament) and Ernest H. Harpur ("S.M. Herald"). Ashford won 4-6, 6-3, 6-5, 3-6, 6-3…

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The Political Battlefield. the Fallen. the New Faces for the Next Parliament

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 27

Mr. Hughes, who has had an extensive tour throughout Victoria. South Australia, and the Riverina district of New South Wales, speaks opptimistically about the…

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The University Senate Elections

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 25

As pointed out in a recent issue of the "Freeman's Journal" the Sydney University is passing through a critical period in its existence. To shake off the conservative methods…

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N.Z. Municipal Elections. a Labor Set Back. Wellington, New Zealand

Evening News · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 7

A feature of the recent municipal elections has been the emphatic condemnation from one end of the Dominion to the other, of the extreme socialism and syndicalism…

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Federal Elections. Labour Campaign. Mr. Hughes at Granville. Objectives of Party. Anti-trust Acts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 9

The Federal Attorney-General, Mr. W. M. Hughes, addressed a meeting in the Granville Town Hall last night in support of the candidature of Mr. G. Cann, M.P…

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The Liberal Candidate. Peak Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 10

Mr. E. Townsend, Liberal candidate for the Darling, spoke here last night for over two hours. He said the Labour party had grossly mismanaged public affairs, and the cost came…

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Referendum Prospects. Mr. Wade and Country Papers. Liberal Candidates' Chances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 10

"It is very hard," said Mr. Wade yesterday, "to say what progress the referendum proposals are making in the country districts. The action of the Federal Government in…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Henley and Hop-picking. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 7

Sir,—Mr. Thomas Henley, M.L.A., in your issue of the 29th instant, indulges in some very abusive personalities concerning some remarks made by Mr. Thomas. Minister for External…

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Labor Ticket Beaten. N.Z. Municipal Elections. a Woman Alderman. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 1

The outstanding feature of the municipal elections in New Zealand was the failure of the Labor candidates everywhere. Very few were elected to the councils, and none to the…

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Women Candidates Win. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 8

Wellington Hospital Charitable Board poll was headed by a lady. Dr. Mills, Two women beaded a similar poll in Dunedin,…

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Female Candidate. a Tasmanian Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 10

HOBART, Wednesday.--Mrs.O'Shea Petersen, candidate for Denison, opened her campaign in the Town-hall to-night, before a packed audience. She received a splendid hearing. After…

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Protestant Alliance. Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 4

The Protestant Alliance Friendly Society concluded its conference at the King's-hall last evening. The election of officers resulted:--Bro. Nicholls; G.D.M., Bro. F. Reed; Grand Secretary, Bro…

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The Elections. Labor's Finances. " Political Skittles." Mr. Cook's Criticism

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 10

Mr. Joseph Cook, the Federal Liberal leader, made a reply yesterday to some of the state meats made by Mr. Fisher at the meeting in the Town Hall on Tuesday night…

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Labor Checked. New Zealand Civic Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 12

WELLINGTON, Wednesday.-- Labor contested four seats in connection with the Wellington Harbor Board, but secured only one. Mr. Robert Fletcher,chairman for the last three…

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The State Parliament

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 6

The cables announce that Mr. W. Holman, prospective Premier of Now South Wales, is to arrive in Sydney on June 6. It is understood, however,…

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Federal Elections. Nomination of Candidates

The Sun · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 7

The nomination of candidates for election to the Federal Parliament closed at noon to-day. The following have been received by the electoral officers:--…

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State. Country Party. Straight-out Candidates

The Land · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 7

Representatives from various branches of the Farmers and Settlers' Association in the Mudgee electorate attended an invitation at the annual…

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State and Inter-state Queensland By-Election. A Country Party Win

The Land · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 7

The by-election for the Fassifern. constituency in the State Assembly, caused by the retirement of Mr. Arnold Weinholt, to contest the Federal…

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