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Politics & elections, 1914

2,696 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 135

When George IV, Went to Dublin. Memories. the Fifth George to Open Irish Parliament

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 31

The intimation convoyed in an English journal that his Majesty King George V. would open the Irish Parliament in person aptly reminds us that the fourth of the…

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The Elections. to the Editor

Watchman · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 5

Sir,—I was surprised at the Grand Master's speech in last issue. Had the Liberals been better organised there would have been a keener fight. Not that I think they…

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The Final Polish. Anniversary Rage Carnival. Candidates on the Tracks. Pongo and Elystan Go Well Britain and Malt Mary in Form

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 1

Several prominent [?] were out at Randwich early this morning, to [?] their horses do their final gallops for the first day of the A.J.C. Anniversary Meeting. The "magpie"…

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Inaccurate Rolls. Possible Disqualification of Candidates

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 9

Some stir has been occasioned in Ashfield by a report that the nominations of Mr. R. H. [?] and Mr. W. M. Donaldson for the municipal election may be rejected. The…

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Lane Cove Elections

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 7

Although the aldermen in West and Central Wards, Lane Cove, appear to be sure of re-election, there being no opposition, there are nine candidates for East Ward. The sitting…

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By-elections in Victoria Liberal Majorities Reduced

The Australian Worker · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 17

The by-elections in Victoria on January 15, caused by Messrs. W. A. Watt (Premier) and D. Mackinnon (Attorney General) accepting portfolios in the second…

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Federal Elections. Scope of Inquiry. the Royal Commission. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 9

The commission appointing Dr. Maloney, Messrs. S[?]aclair, Foster, Patten, and Laird Smith a Royal Commission on electoral matters, was signed to-day by the…

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New Councils. the Coming Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 12

Nine days hence New South Wales will be in the throes of another election. Ou January 31 the ratepayers' triennial opportunity presents itself, for the local…

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Additional Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 12

In addition to the list of candidates al[?]dy published the following will probably contest seats on the councils of the electorates named:…

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Municipal Elections

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 2

Under the Local Government Act a general election of all municipalities and shire councils takes place on 31st linst. but strange to say, there is apparently no interest taken by…

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Passed. 4000 Boys and Girls. Qualifying Certificates, the Successful Candidates

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 4

The results of the qualifying certificate examination, held on November 10 of last year, were made available by Mr. Carmichael, Minister for Education, this morning, as far…

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Municipal Elections. Clerical Errors in Rolls

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 6

An important point in connection with the nomination of candidates for the forthcoming municipal election has cropped up in the North-east Ward of the Ashfild…

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Water and Sewerage Board Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 6

The biennial elections in connection with the Water and Sewerage Board will take place on or about, March 22. The retiring aldermen who represent the city and suburbs respectively…

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Last Federal Elections. Personnel of Inquiry Commission

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. -- The Governor General to-day attached his signature to the appointment of Dr. Maloney and Messrs. H. Sinclair. R. W. Foster, R. Fatten, and Laird Smith,…

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Lang Ward Election

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 9

Mr. Leonard Dodds, whose name was mentioned as a probable candidate for Lang Ward, has definitely decided not to content the election…

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Victorian Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Thursday. -- In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the Premier moved the discharge of 26 bills from the business paper, remarking that the Government thought…

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When Will Federal Parliament Meet?

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 8

The Prime Minister refuses to give the slightest hint as to when Parliament will reassemble. He mentioned to-day, however, that the matter was receiving the attention of…

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The Reader's View This Elections and F.S.A. Candidates As Members

The Land · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 3

Mr. Ellott J. Carter writes:—The letter appearing in your issue of the 10th Inst., signed J. E. A. Florance, comes as a surprise to me; the more…

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The Reader's View the Elections and E.S.A. Candidates As Memebers

The Land · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 3

Mr. Elliott J. Carter writes:—The letter appearing in your issue of the 16th inst., signed J. E. A. Florance, comes as a surprise to me; the more…

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Municipal Elections. Numerous Candidates. List of Nominations

The Sun · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 9

A municipal general election is to take place next Friday and that there is much interest in the event is demonstrated by the large number of candidates. The following…

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