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Politics & elections, 1914

2,696 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 135

Local Government. Our State System. Municipalism at Work. the Election Policies

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 6

Though there is no regular cleavage between Liberal and Labour at the shire and municipal elections, the Labour party, at any rate, is determined to run the contest on party lines…

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City Election. Mr. J. S. Brunton for Lang Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 7

To further 'the candidature of Mr. J. Spencer Brunton for the Lang Ward in the forthcoming City Council elections, a large meeting of ratepayers was held in the…

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North Sydney. Election Issues

The Sun · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 12

With, reference to the statements published in your paper with regard to North Sydney Council may I, as a member of the outgoing council be granted space to…

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Lang Ward. Saturday's Election. Clash of the Heavyweights

The Sun · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 6

Lang Ward municipal election on Saturday will be notable from the fact that the two contesting candidates are men of a calibre rarely met with in municipal life…

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Passed-over Candidate. Mr. Holman's One Disappointment. Tribute to Retiring Members

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 9

Referring to the personnel of the new Ministry last night, Mr. Holman expressed himself completely satisfied with the team selected to assist him…

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The New Cabinet. Seven Hours' Caucus. One Old Minister Defeated. Twenty Candidates and Twenty Ballots. the Premier's Regrets

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 9

The Parliamentary Labor party yesterday. In pursuance of the rules governing their procedure, met in caucus at Parliament House for the purpose of electing the Cabinet for the…

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Loyal Orange Lodge . Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 11

At a meeting of the Loyal Orange Institution of New South Wales last night the following Officers were elected for 1914:-- R. W. G. M., Bro. Jas. Robinson; D.G.M., Grand…

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Attitude of Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 11

The electric lighting question is a prominent one in the election campaign, particularly amongst those who are known as tho "reform" candidates. The old council was abo[?]t equally…

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Federal Parliament. Further Prorogued. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 10

The Federal Parliament, which stood prorogued till February 4, was to-day, at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council, further prorogued until March 18…

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General News. Tweeting of State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 8

State Parliament was yesterday further prorogued by the Governor to Tuesday, February 24. This does not however necessarily mean that tho Legislature will meet on that dato, and it is…

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African Parliament. Exciting Times Expected. London, Friday Morning

The Sun · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 8

The meeting of Parliament in Capetown to-morrow is being anticipated with the deepest interest. The legislative programme has been severely curtailed, the…

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Federal Parliament. Further Prorogation. Ministry's Hard Choice. Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 6

The Federal Executive Council yesterday further prorogued Parliament to March 18. Members of both parties hold the opinion that soon after that date they will be called…

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Labor and Land. a Conference Report. Members of Parliament Accepted. Socialists Rejected

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 10

Among other matters decided by the annual conference of the New South Wales Political Labor League last night was thai of the suggestion to prevent members of Parliament from…

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Municipal and Shire Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 12

Sir,—On Saturday those persons entitled to vote will be called upon to exercise their franchise in the election of new municipal and shire councils throughout the State. A…

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British Politics. Whip Activities. Early Election Indicated. London, Jan. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 9

The activities of the Whips on both sides of the House of Commons, who are urging the constituencies to select their candidates without delay, is regarded in some quarters as…

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Elections of Mayors and Presidents

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 12

On and after Monday next, and up to February 14 inclusive, the municipal and shire councils will be called upon to elect one of their members to the office of Mayor or president,…

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"Another Election in June."

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 9

RICHMOND,- Thursday.--Replying to the toast of "The Parliament" last night at the banquet held in connection with the opening of the new Richmond Council-chambers, Mr. Orchard,…

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Imperial Politics. Early General Election. Taxation of the Wealthy

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 9

LONDON, Wednesday Evening.--The Whips in the House of Commons are active. Both parties are urging the constituencles to select their candidates without delay. This activity is…

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Lang Ward Election. Polling To-day

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 January 1914 · page 15

The poll in connection with the Lang ward vacancy will be taken to-day, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Two candidates are offering themselves, the nomination of the…

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Municipal Elections. Polling To-day. Where to Vote

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 January 1914 · page 6

To-day, between the hours of [?]a.m. and 6 p.m., the triennial election of a[?]rmen will be hold throughout the State of New South Wales. Following are the polling places for…

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