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Politics & elections, 1915

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Country Party Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 March 1915 · page 8

A number of important matters are set down for discussion at to-day's meeting of the executive of the Farmers and Settlers' Association. Conference arrangements are to be fixed, and…

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N.S.W. Parliament. a Further Prorogation

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 3

The N.S.W. Acting-Premier, Mr. Cann, stated on Sunday that it has been decided to prorogue the State Parliament from April 9 to April 30 next. Mr. Cann…

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Foreign Cables The Japanese Elections Political Speeches Given by Phonograph

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 4

The general election of members of the House of Representatives has just taken place in Japan, and although the returns are not yet complete, the latest…

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Field of Politics South Australian Elections the Liberals Coin Down to Labor

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 3

Keen interest was evinced in the general elections in South Australia on Saturday, and very strong polling occurred all round. Only a few of the returns were…

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South Australia. Latest Election Figures. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 9

The scrutiny of the voting at Saturday's election for the House of Assembly continued to-day. The position now is that it is almost certain 26 Socialists will be returned as…

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Queensland Elections. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 12

The electoral rolls for the forthcoming elections will contain a record number of names for Queensland. The enrolment at the 1912 election was 309,590. At the present time,…

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Japanese Elections. Win for the Government. London

The Sun · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 5

The Japanese elections resulted in a majority of 40 for the Government. The success is considered to be due to Count Okuma's popularity as Premier, and confidence in…

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Japanese Elections. China Policy Endorsed

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 9

TOKIO, Monday.--The elections resulted in a Government majority of 40. The Seiyukai party lost 73 seats, of which BAron Kato gained 33. The electors have endorsed…

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Queensland Elections. Labor Party's Promises

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 10

ROCKHAMPTON, Monday.--Mr. T. J. Ryan, leader of the Opposition, delivered his policy speech at Barcaldine this evening. He dealt with the question of the high cost of living…

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South Australian Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 8

The result of the elections in South Australia has been to dismiss the Peake Ministry and restore another period of Caucus rule. This is the second occasion on which…

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State Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 14

A Government proclamation was issued yesterday further proroguing the State Parliament to April 30. It is understood that the Houses will…

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Doncaster and Cup. Candidates' Condition Discussed

Evening News · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 6

Several candidates for the big autumn handicaps have been performing in public recently and their from is pretty well exposed. Others engaged, however, have not sported silk for…

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"Pilots" Tips and Comments on A.J.C. Autumn Meeting Form of Doncaster and Cup Candidates at Hawkesbury Meeting Lochano and Garlin in the Limelight Possibilities for the Two-year-old Races Sydney Autumn Campaign First Two Days' Programme Discussed' in Detail Public and Private Doings of Candidates

Referee · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 1

The Australian Jockey Club's Autumn meeting commences on Saturday next, and from a racing standpoint is promises to at least equal any corresponding fixture held in the past…

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German Doctor's Lawsuit. Seeks Damages for Libel Candidates for the Front. Verdict for Newspaper

The Sun · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 5

Dr. Eugen Neumann, of Manildra, in No. 1 Jury Court to-day, before Mr. Justice Sly and a jury of four, sought to recover £2000 damages from Percival Stuart Garling, proprietor…

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South Australian Elections. Latest Figures

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 6

ADELAIDE. Tuesday. -- Further election results show that the Issues in Murray. Barossa, and Newcastle are doubtful. The Council vacancy is also uncertain…

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Queendland. Election Campaign. Barcaldine

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 17

Mr. Ryan, leader of the Opposition, opened his campaign here on Monday evening. He began by saying that he expected his party would be returned at the forthcoming…

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Election Issues. Mr. Hall's Version

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 14

The State Attorney-General (Mr. Hall) returned yesterday from South Australia, where he assisted the Labour party in the general election…

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The British Mission to the Vatican. Questions in Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 10

Mr. Ronald M'Neill, recently asked in the House of Commons, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has advised his Majesty to appoint a special Envoy to…

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Labor's Win South Australian Elections Temperance Party Wins the Referendum

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 3

Although the scrutiny in connection with the elect ions fur the now House of Assembly in South Australia has not concluded, the returns indicate thai Labor…

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Dairy Industry Act. Withdrawn Last Session, but to be Re-Submitted when Parliament Meets

The Land · Friday 2 April 1915 · page 6

During last sittings of Parliament Mr. Ashford (Minister for Agriculture) introduced a Dairy Industry Act. This bill was ultimately withdrawn owing to…

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