Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Sydney · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

2,696 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 135

The Week in Parliament. P.p.board Matters. Yanco Criticised

The Land · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 7

During the discussion On the Estimates for the Department of Agriculture, Mr. McFarlane said that one of the main reasons for the passing…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Tasmanian Politics. Interesting Deadlock. Governor and Parliament. Motion of Protest Passed. Hobart

The Sun · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 4

An interesting stage has been reached in Tasmanian politics. The Solomons Government was recently defeated by the secession of a Liberal, and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Ashburnham Election

The Land · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 7

The Elections and Qualifications' Committee on Tuesday dismissed the petition of Mr. J. P. Lynch against the return of Mr. A. H. Grimm, the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Ashburnham Election

The Land · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 7

The Elections and Qualifications' Committee on Tuesday dismissed the petition of Mr. J. P. Lynch against the return of Mr. A. H. Grimm, the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Joan of Arc Fetes. Some Notes from France. Cathqlics and the Elections. Paris, February 21

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 12

The French Parliament has not yet voted the Bill for the institution of the proposed annual National Fete of Joan of Arc. With , the object of…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Training in the Water the Parisian's Bad Luck. Cup Candidate Amiss

Evening News · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 1

One of the best backed horses in the Sydney Cup. The Parisian winner of an Australian and a Melbourne Cup and certainly one of the few true stayers in the two miles handicap has…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

A Guide to Backers. Track Form Examined. What the Candidates Have Done

Evening News · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 11

There is every indication that the autumn reunion. which will open headquarters on Saturday, will be most successful. Never did the historic health at Randwick look better,…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

In Chambers. (Before Mr. Justice Ferguson.) Katoomba Election Case

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 5

His Honor gave judgment in the case in which John Francis Tabrett, agent, of Katoomba, sought to oust Samuel Bembrick, John Chandler, Charles Lawson Dash, George…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Judgment Entered. American By-election. Verdict Wilson Didn't Want. London, Wednesday Morning

The Sun · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 9

American telegrams report that the opponents of the policy pursued with regard to the Panama Canal tolls are jubilant over the victory secured by the Republicans at a…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Some of the Candidates. Interesting Gossip. Beragoon's Big Winnings

The Sun · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 7

The Autumn Stakes, which is one of the events down for decision at Randwick on Saturday, is a great race for the first favorite. Since 1888, sixteen public fancies,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

A Class Bar. Station-owners and Elections. the Royal Commission

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 5

Further evidence in regard to the Federal electoral system was given yesterday before the Federal Royal Electoral Commission, by the Commonwealth Electoral Officer in the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

General News. the Federal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 8

The Federal Treasurer, Sir John Forrest, questioned last evening as to the prospects of the Liberal party at the ensuing elections, remarked:--"I am, naturally, of a hopeful…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Stock Without Water. Questions in Parliament

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 10 April 1914 · page 6

Lieutenant-Colonel Braund asked in the Legislative Assembly this week whether the attention of the Government had been drawn to an article in…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Boycotted Chaff. Questions In N.S.W. Parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 10 April 1914 · page 4

The boycott of Coolamon chaff was referred to in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly on Monday night. Mr. Chaffey asked the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tasmanian Crisis. the Governor's Conditions. Protest by Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 April 1914 · page 9

HOBART, Thursday,--In the House of Assembly the rumor as to the conditions laid down by the Governor, when he requested Mr. Earle to form an Administration, was set at…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Ashburnham Election

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 10 April 1914 · page 1

The elections and qua[?] committee of the N.S.W. Parliament on Monday dismissed the petition of Mr J. P. Lynch against the return of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Election Irregularities. The Willoughby Contest

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 10 April 1914 · page 1

The second ballot at the Willoughby (N.S.W:) State election, and the allegations that have been made, as the result of it, were brought prominently…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Selecting a Candidate. Farmer's Not Satisfied

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 10 April 1914 · page 20

The recent conference in Bathurst between the liberals and the Farmers' and Settlers' Association for the election of a joint candidate in opposition…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Disputed Elections. Ashburnham and Macquarie

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 10 April 1914 · page 2

The Elections and Qualifications Committee presented its report to the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Regarding the petition of Mr. J. P…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

East Fife By-election. London, April 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1914 · page 7

Mr. Asquith has been returned unopposed for East Fife…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →