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Politics & elections, 1914

2,696 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 135

In South Australia. Premier Gratified. Parliament Becomes a Reproach

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 14

ADELAIDE, Friday.--The Premier, My Peake, received information of the double dissolution at Brinkworth. "The news," he said, "will be most gratifying to every Liberal throughout…

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The Dissolution. Coming Federal Election. Both Sides Prepared. Preparation of the Rolls

Evening News · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 8

Both parties in the Federal Parliament are well prepared for the coming struggle. Discussing the dissolution, the Prime Minister, Mr. Joseph Cook, said it was the most serious…

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Date of Election. Probably in August

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 21

The date of the election depends mainly upon three factors—the date of the proclamation of the dissolution, the preparation of the electoral rolls,, and the question of…

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Victorian Elections. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 22

In a speech at Ballarat to-night, the Premier (Mr. Watt) intimated that, owing to the double dissolution, the State elections would not be held until after the Federal elections…

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To the Country. Double Dissolution Granted. Governor-general's Decision. Supply to Be Obtained First. Elections Probably in August. Preparations and Prospects

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 13

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The report sent last night that a double dissolution had been applied for on the No Preference Bill, and that Ministers believed that the decision of the…

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Backward Labor Organisation. Some Possible Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Up to the present, only three Labor candidates have been selected for the House of Representatives and had their selections endorsed by the P.L.L. of…

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In Victoria. Liberal Candidates Ready. List of Selections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The Victorian Liberals are confident of retaining the scats held by representatives of the party, and are hopeful of securing others. Everything has been…

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Preparing for the Elections. to Open at Parramatta

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 13

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Efforts are being concentrated on the preparations for campaign work at the general elections. Should the Government get supply through both Houses…

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Baiting Two Aldermen Pre-election Pledges and Loans

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 12

At a meeting of the Roschill Progress Association on Thursday, a motion was tabled by Mr. Wolf censuring Aldermen Mobbs and Phipps for voting for a…

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The Riflemen's Parliament

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 June 1914 · page 16

Following the recommendations made by the Commonwealth Council of Rifle Associations, when that body met in Brisbane some months ago, the Military Board has decided that in…

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English Miners Representation in Parliament London, Friday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 June 1914 · page 9

The Miners' Federation has adopted the Executive's recommendation that additional miners' Parliamentary' candidates should be limited to ten, but it is added as a condition…

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Clashing with State Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 June 1914 · page 14

The Federal elections may upset the arrangements for the Victorian State elections. It is believed that the latter will take place on August 12…

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Federal Crisis. Date of Elections. August or September. "Age" Turns Pro- Labor. MELBOURNE

The Sun · Sunday 7 June 1914 · page 3

Feelings of suspense have been removed from the Federal Parliament by the Governor-General's decision to dissolve both Houses simultaneously. Members are easier…

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Victorian Elections. Mr. Watt in a Hurry. MELBOURNE

The Sun · Sunday 7 June 1914 · page 4

The Victorian State elections are due in November. Mr. Watt, is anxious to get to the country before the Federal elections, partly because he is afraid of the…

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Bill in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1914 · page 7

Last week a bill was introduced in the House of Representatives which had for its object the extension of the powers of the Royal Commissioner on the meat export trade…

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Parliament and Press

Evening News · Monday 8 June 1914 · page 6

It not uncommonly happens that some Parliament or other hales an editor before it, and threatens him with dungeons dark and drear, unless be somehow placates its offended…

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Tuesday's Caucus. Will There Be a Factors for Peace. Influence of Federal Election

Evening News · Monday 8 June 1914 · page 5

The long-expected meeting of the State Labor Caucus will be held on Tuesday, and the amount of work to be got through will make the meeting a heavy one…

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Miners and Politics. Parliamentary Candidates. London, June 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1914 · page 9

The Miners' Federation has adopted a recommendation of the executive that any additional miners as Parliamentary candidates should be limited to 10, but has added a…

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Election Date. Rolls May Cause Delay

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1914 · page 9

The opinion is persistently held in some well-informed circles in this State that the elections will not take place before October. Whilst it is admitted that in every State…

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America Cup. Defender Candidates. Vanitie Beats Resolute. New York, June 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 June 1914 · page 9

The yachts Vanitie and Resolute, which have recently been contesting the preliminary races in connection with the selection of a defender of the America Cup, took part in the Long…

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