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Politics & elections, 1913

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Federal Elections. West Sydney. Mr. J. Sutton's Candidature

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 14

The Liberal candidate for West Sydney. Mr. J. Sutton, briefly addressed a meeting in the Memorial Hall, Toxteth-road, Glebe Point, last night…

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Election Prayer. Anglicans Busy. for the Guidance of Voters. Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 6

In connection with the election, the following prayer, has been prepared by the Bishop of Ballarat, and has been approved by the other bishops of the Anglican provinces in…

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Liberal Candidate for Lismore

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 10

LISMORE, Tuesday.--The ballot papers in connection with the selection of a candidate to represent the Liberal interest in the Lismore electorate at the next State election were…

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The Elections. Fray in Victoria. the Farmer's Vote. Mr. W. H. Irvine's Fight. Critical Contests

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Taking as a working hypothesis the doubtful divisions to be those which both sides in the campaign think that they are bound to win, there is quite a…

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P.p. Board Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 14

ARMIDALE, Tuesday.--Nominations for the annual P.P. Board election closed with the following:-- Francis John White, Hugh Fraser, Mitchell Hugh Matthew, Fiennes Croft, John…

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Federal Elections. Senator Milieu at Hornsby. " Appeal to Common Sense."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 2

The cold weather and the rain-sodden ground on Friday were both against a big political meeting, but notwithstanding these conditions there was a very fair…

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Federal Elections. Senator Millen at Hornsby. " Appeal to Common Sense."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 8

The cold weather and the rain-sodden ground on Friday were both against a big political meeting, but notwithstanding these, conditions there was a very fair…

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State Elections. Balmain's Labour Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 10

The Balmain branch of the Political Labour League has decided to take the ballot for the selection of a Labour candidate to represent Balmain at the forthcoming State…

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Why We Will Vote "Yes." Will You Trust the Trusts—or Parliament?

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 27

It is true that it the proposed amendments to the Constitution are carried on the 31st, the Federal Parliament will have power to interfere with monopolies. Mr. Cook and…

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The Elections. Labour's Record. Speech by Prime Minister. Government's Achievements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 10

The Prime Minister, Mr. A. Fisher, M.P., delivered a political address in the Granville Town Hall last evening in support of the Labour candidate, Mr. G. Cann, M.P. The…

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What Labor Leaders Say of the Candidate of Mr. H. LESTRANGE. Selected Labor Candidate for [?] Monaro

Co-operator · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 7

Hon. W. M. HUGHES, Attora[?]y General Fisher. Ministry:—[?] Lestrango is a man full of en[?] He is steadfast to is principa[?]…

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The Selected Labor Candidate for Werriwa

Co-operator · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 7

Richard Corish, selected Labor candidate for Werriwa, was born at Towoomba (Q.) in 1869, and when quite a lead came with his parents to…

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The Elections. Foundations of Unity. Danger to the Constitution. Australia's Imperial Position. Reasons to Vote "No."

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 12

Most electors in Australia have now had opportunity for reading and considering the "Amendment of the Constitution, Federal Referenda," as set out in the "Case for and…

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Liberal Candidate for Lismore

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 12

LISMORE, Tuesday.--The ballot papers in connection with the selection of a candidate to represent the Liberal interest in the Lismore electorate at the next State election were…

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New Polling Places

The Land · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 7

The following new polling places have been declared, in New South Wales:—Broken-hill Public Hospital and Mena Murtee, Barrier division;…

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General News. Meeting of Federal Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 8

The Prime Minister said yesterday that the Federal Parliament would meet for the transaction of business early in July, should the present Government be successful in the elections…

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Sir William M'millan for Parliament

Evening News · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 4

Sir William M'Millan has decided to content the new electorate of Drummoyne ate the next State elections. This electorate now includes Hunter's Hill. Sir William has…

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Polling Day May 31 Vote for Candidates Marked X. Vote "No" to All Questions on the Referenda. Be Sure to Vote! It Is Your Duty. the Appeal to the Electors

The Land · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 7

The following is the official list of candidates nominated:—At the last Federal elections there were four candidates returned…

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State Elections

The Land · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 3

Parliament has been prorogued until June 13. The Legislature will meet about the middle of July. Mr. Carmichael has stated that the…

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Independent-liberal Candidate

Evening News · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 8

In response to numerous requests, Mr. James Young, of "Hillside." Turamurra, has consented to stand as an independent Liberal candidate for the new Ryde electorate at the State…

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