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Politics & elections, 1913

3,779 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 189

Victorian Parliament. Mr. Watt's Return

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--A cable message was received to-day by Mr. Murray, Acting Premier, from Mr. Watt, the Premier, intimating that be proposed to defer his departure…

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A Wet Month. Nearly a Record. Twenty Rainy Days. Last Night's Storm. Rain Predicted for Polling Day. Rough Weather on the Coast

Evening News · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 6

With 20 wet days out of 16, this month has very closely approached the record for wet weather during the past 55 years. The rain has been almost continuous, only vary short…

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The Federal Elections

Evening News · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 12

Mr. F. N. Yarwood, Queen-street, Woolahra writes:—On Saturday next, as shareholders in this great Common-wealth, both our men and women are…

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Hotels and Election Day

Evening News · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 3

As I have received many inquiries from hotelkeepers and others respecting the hours of business for hotels on election day, and as there is an uncertain feeling (especially among…

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British By-election. Why the Unionist Won. London

Evening News · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 8

The by-election for Altrincham division of Cheshire, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. Kepty-Fletcher (Unionist), resulted:—Hamilton (Unionist), 340s; Kay Shuttleworth…

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Election Returns at Concert

Evening News · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 8

Arrangements have been made by Frederid Shipman, manager for David Bisapham by which the election returns will be announced from the concert platform at the Bispham…

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The Country Party and Mr. Beeby. Candidate Wanted for Every Country Electorate

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 1

Mr. John Langtry, Finley, writes thus to Uncle Wiseman:—The thanks of the rural population of New South Wales are certainly due to you for…

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The Federal Elections and Saturday Voting

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 8

Great interest has been aroused among the electors of the Commonwealth in the elections which take place throughout the length and breadth of the land to-morrow…

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P.p. Board Elections

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 15

GLEN INNES.—Messrs. Fred. White, W. W. Sargeant. John Wetherspoon, and T. Farlow have been elected to the four vacancies on the Glen Innes Pastures…

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Altrincham By-election. London, May 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 10

The by-election for Altrincham division of Cheshire, rendered necessary by the death of Mr. Kebty-Fleteher (Unionist), resuited:— HAMILTON (Unionist)........ 9409…

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Federal Elections. Liberal Prospects. Mr. Wade's Forecast. Werriwa and Nepean Safe

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 7

"I have just returned from my third trip to the country." sald Mr. C. G. Wade, M.L.A., last night. "On this occasion I have been to Deniliquin, and through part of the Riverina…

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Taxes on Federal Property. an Appeal to Candidates. National Highway Grant

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 7

To all candidates for the Senate and House of Representatives the following appeal has been sent ot the Local Government Association:—…

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State Elections. Castlereagh Seat. Dubbo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 10

A meeting of the Castlereagh Electoral Couucll was held in Dubbo. It was decided to call for nominations from persons willing to contest the Castlereagh seat in the intereste…

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Victorian Elections. the Upper House. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 8

Nominations closed to-day for the Legislative Council elections. Twelve of the retiring members, including Mr. Davies, the President, Mr. Brown, the Attorney-General, and…

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The Elections. Chances of Parties. Labor Weakened. 'Referendums Unpopular

The Sun · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 1

The general elections which will he held to-morrow will probably result, according to the forecasts received from the various States, in a reduction of Labor's strength in…

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How to Vote. To-morrow's Elections. a Series of "Dont's." the Absent Voter

The Sun · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 6

SENATE ELECTION.--Mark your Senate ballot-paper by making a cross in the squares opposite the name of each candidate for whom you vote. YOU MUST VOTE FOR…

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Federal Elections the Liberal Cause. Great Tow-hall Meeting. Intense Enthusiasm. a Final Appeal

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 9

The enthusiasm which the Liberal campaign has aroused was evidenced at a final Liberal rally which took place at the Sydney Town-hall last night. Considering the amount of…

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State Elections. Paddington

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 10

The executive of the Paddington branch of the Liberal and Reform Association has decided to leave the selection of a candidate 'o contest the scat in the party's Interests to the…

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The Federal Fight. the Candidates. a Complete List

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 12

The following is a complete list of the candidates in the various States:--…

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How to Vote. at To-morrow's Election. the Referenda Questions. Things to Remember

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 12

It is of the utmost importance that electors should clearly understand the three ballots on which they will be asked to vote on Saturday. At the Referenda poll two years ago. although…

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