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Politics & elections, 1915

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South Africa. the General Elections. Pretoria, Oct. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 October 1915 · page 7

The polling was heavy throughout the Union. Mr. Kentridge (Labourite) defeated Mr. Henwood (Unionist) for Durban Central. Sir J. B. Robinson (Independent) has been…

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Triumph for Botha South African Elections London, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 22 October 1915 · page 6

The South African election results indicate a remarkable triumph for General Botha and the Loyalists. So far General Botha's party has taken 14 seats, the Unionists 31, Labor…

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Spring Campaign Candidates Review by Early Bird

The Sun · Friday 22 October 1915 · page 8

William the Silent is a four-year-old chestnut horse according to English time, by William the Third from Silent Lady. Engaged in the Melbourne Cup 7st. 21b., owned…

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Important Questions in Parliament. Government Grant to Cobar Mining Company

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 23 October 1915 · page 7

Mr. Haynes asked the Premier,-(1.) What are the terms on which £40,000 is being voted…

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Democratic Voice in Parliament John Haynes' Speeches from Hansard Political Spasmodic Recruiting

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 23 October 1915 · page 7

Mr. HAYNES: After listening to the questions and answers on this matter, I desire to ask Premier whether it has not struck him that these spasmodic…

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South Africa. the General Election. Capetown

Evening News · Saturday 23 October 1915 · page 1

The feature of the election is the complete collapse of Labor in the great urban constituencies. The Unionists were successful on the Rand…

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South Africa. the Igenerai Elections. Majority Assured for Botha's Party. Pretoria, Oct. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 October 1915 · page 18

The polling was heavy throughout the Union. Mr. Kentridge (Labourite) defeated Mr. Hen. wood (Unionist) for Durban Central. Sir J. B. Robinson (Independent) has been…

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Sprig Campaign Candidates Review by Early Bird

The Sun · Saturday 23 October 1915 · page 3

Wishing Cap is a five-year-old chestnut horse, by Fortunatus, by St. Frusquin, by St Simon from Lucky Lady, by Royal Hampton from Lady Clifton, by Distin from Nell…

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South African Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 October 1915 · page 12

Incomplete though the returns are it is already clear that the elections in South Africa, will give General Botha a substantial working majority in the…

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Election at Drummoyne

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 October 1915 · page 13

The municipal election, held yesterday to fill the place of Aid. H. J. McDicken, who resigned to go to the front, resulted in Charles Hopping, 133, defeating M. A. Cashman, 66. Majority of,…

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South African Elections Bothaites-unionists Head Poll Twenty Seats Undecided Capetown, Saturday Morning

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 October 1915 · page 2

Latest electoral returns place the parties as. follow :— BOTHAITES .. .. .. .. .. .. 41 UNIONISTS .. .. .. .. .. .. 38…

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Allies' Day the Queen Election Cricket Ground Carnival

The Sun · Sunday 24 October 1915 · page 9

There are indications that the voting in Connection with the election of a queen to preside over the Allies' Day Carnival on November 19 will be very heavy. At noon…

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Melbourne Cup Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 October 1915 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Sunday. -- After the races at Moonen Valley on Saturday the candidates most talked about for the Melbourne Cup were Lavendo, William the Silent, Wallace Isinglass, Naxbery, Reputation, Carlita,…

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South African Elections. Capetown, Oct. 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 October 1915 · page 10

It is understood that Mr. J. X. Merriman has been invited to join the [?]a Cabinet with the portfolio of Finance. The president ot the Trades Union…

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Spring Campaign Candidates Review by Early Bird

The Sun · Tuesday 26 October 1915 · page 7

Abdicator is an aged brown horse, by Prudent King, by Love Wisely from St. Reine, by St. Simon from Ulster Queen, &c. Dam. Good Bye, by Autonomy from Broadside, by…

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Polling Hours. Extending Closing Time

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 October 1915 · page 11

A deputation. introduced by Mr. Thrower, waited upon the Chief Secretary last night to ask that the hours of voting for the City Council elections should be extended in order to give…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 October 1915 · page 10

A large number of questions of more or less interest and importance were placed before Ministers when the Legislative Assembly met yesterday. When questions were finished with…

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Red Cross. Questions in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 October 1915 · page 7

Statements in a newspaper interview, attributed to a lady member of the Red Cross executive, were the subject of questions in the Legislative Assembly yesterday…

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