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Politics & elections, 1914

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The Late Elections

The Land · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 11

Mr. Elliott J. Carter writes:—I was much surprised to read a letter signed by Mr. J. E. A. Florance, in which he attacks me in a somewhat…

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Parliamentary Elections in Turkey

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 5

A serious conflict lias arisen between the Porte and the Greek and Armenian Patriarchates on the subject of the approaching Parliamentary elections. The Armenian…

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Disputed Elections. Three Protests

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 13

Three protests have been lodged against the return of members at the last State election. Mr. Lynch is protesting against Mr…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 10

The following aldermen have been elected to the mayoral chairs of theri councils:- ABERDEEN.—Alderman W. D. Robb. URALLA.—Alderman J. V. Berringer…

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By-election. South Buckinghamshire. London, Feb. 19, 1.45 p.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 10

The by-election for South Buckinghamshire, rendered necessary by the appointment of Sir Charles Cripps (Unionist) as an additional Law Lord, resulted as follows:…

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By-elections. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 8

The Cabinet has decided to introduce legislation next session to abolish Ministerial byelections…

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A Model Election. Proportional Representation

The Sun · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 12

The committee whose names appear below have made the request contained in the following letter. The "Sun" will be glad to receive ballot-papers addressed in the way…

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Next Federal Election

The Sun · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 8

According to report the present Federal Government is seeking a double dissolution. It is quite a novelty to see a serious effort proposed to end a Parliament before it dies of…

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Next Senate Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 8

The arrangement effected in Victoria by representatives of the three Liberal organisations to prevent a clash of candidates for the next Federal elections ought to provide…

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The Postmaster-general. "Long Enough in Parliament." Mr. Wynne's Projected Retirement

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- Mr. Agar Wynne, Postmaster-General, in the Federal Cabinet, has declared that he has been in Parliament long enough, and that when the next appeal to…

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English Bye Election. Mr. Masterman's Illness. Liberals Retain Poplar. London. Friday Night

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 6

Mr. Masterman, who sought re-election as a member of the House of Commons on being appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and was defeated, is suffering from…

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Newmarket Handicap Notes Recent Form of Candidates

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 1

It is probable to-day's results will affect Newmarket Handicap betting to some extent. If Jolly Beggar should win the Futurity Stakes with 10.5 be may depose Cold Brew as…

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Fire Board. Election of Country Member

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 19

By the defeat of Alderman H. M. Shedden, of Newcastle, at the recent municipal elections a vacancy has arisen in the office of country representative on the Fire Brigades…

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Still a Liberal Seat. Poplar By-election. Government's Reduced Majority. London

The Sun · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 8

The by-election for the Poplar division of the Tower Hamlets to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Sir Sydney Buxton, lately president of the Board of…

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Liberals Win Poplar By-election London, Saturday Morning

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 February 1914 · page 9

The by-election for the Poplar division of the Tower Hamlets to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Sir Sydney Buxton, lately President of the Board of Trade, resulted as…

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Senate Candidates. Labor Gets on Early. Former Candidates Given First Chance

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 February 1914 · page 10

In view of the possibility of a double dissolution affecting the Commonwealth Senate and House of Representatives, the Executive of the New South Wales Political Labor League…

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Federal Tenders and Examinations Successful Telegraph Candidates. Melbourne, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 February 1914 · page 10

The following candidates were successful in the examination held last January for appointment as telegraph messengers:—Sydney and suburbs: Charles Doyle, John Miller…

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British By-elections. Home Rule Issue. London

The Sun · Sunday 22 February 1914 · page 5

The Unionist press is jubilant over the defeat of Mr. Masterman, at Bethnal Green. It is described as "a crushing blow" to the Ministry, and "a great Unionist triumph.'…

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British By-election. Poplar and Bethnal Green. Significant Results. London

The Sun · Monday 23 February 1914 · page 8

Although the Unionists failed to capture the Poplar seat in Friday's by-election, they declare that the result of the contest is more far-reaching than, the defeat of Mr…

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Newmarket and Cup Candidates. Work at Flemington and Caulfield. Some Good Gallops. Melbourne, [?]

Evening News · Tuesday 24 February 1914 · page 7

The weather at Flendadion [?] cloudy, but pleasant. [?]…

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