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Politics & elections, 1916

2,023 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 102

Parliament Bill. Debate in the Lords

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 17

In the House of Lords the Marquis of Crowe (President of the Council), introducing the Parliament and Registration Bill, said it was based on the principle…

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General Election Unlikely Labor Member Outspoken London, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 1

The splendid majority, in the House of Commons for the Compulsion Bill has calmed the political situation. There is still some talk of a general election, but it is not likely…

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Sir George Reid Another Candidate Appears London, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 5

Mackenzie Bell is a candidate for St George's, Hanover Square. Sir George Reld will not be plunged into a triangular contest for the constituency for…

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Election Address London, Saturday Morning

The Sun · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 5

Sir George Reid has issued his election address, which contains his photo. He says:--"I have come forward at the unanimous request of the Unionist Association of St…

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Sir George Reid. Unionist Candidate. Opposed by Mr. Gibson Bowles

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--Sir George Reid has been chosen as Unionist candidate for St. George's, Hanover Square. Sir George Reid's selection is causing the…

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Sir George Reid. Unionist Candidate. for House of Commons. London, Jan. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 18

Sir George H. Reid (who retires from the position of High Commissioner of the Commonwealth shortly) has been chosen as the Unionist candidate for St. George's,…

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General Election Unlikely Labor Member Outspoken

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 4

The splendid majority in the House of Commons for the Compulsion Bill has calmed the political situation. There is still some talk of a general election, but It is not likely…

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Sir George Reid Mr. Bowles Retires Another Candidate in Field London

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 4

It is reported that Mr. T. Gibson. Bowles has retired. When the announcement was made Sir George Reid's victory was regarded as…

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Election Address London

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1916 · page 4

Sir George Reld has issued his election address, which contains his photo. He says:--"I have come forward at the unanimous request of the Unionist Association of St…

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The Liberal Candidate. Address to Electors. London, Sunday Evening

Evening News · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 1

Mr [?] Bell, the Liberal candidate for [?] George's Hanover Square in [?] George Reld has issued an address to the electors…

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Sir George Reid. Election Address. Compliment to Australia. London, Jan. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 10

Sir George Reid, in his address to the electors of St. George's, Hanover-square, says that domestic questions should not be raised during the war. He favours the Compulsion…

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Drummoyne By- Election

The Sun · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 6

Nominations for the Drummoyne State seat closed to- day at noon, with the returning officer, Mr. C. E. Morgan. The nominations are as follow:--Frederick George Parish,…

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General Election in England

The Sun · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 5

Constitutionalist wishes to be heard:-- The Daily News says that there is a possibility of a general election in England during the next few weeks. I should like to…

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Railway Bill. Control by Parliament. Minister's Defence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 8

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Railways, Mr. H. C. Hoyle, yesterday entered upon a vigorous defence of the policy of the Government in respect to the control of the…

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Drummoyne Election. Six Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 10

The election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. G. A. Richards, member for Drummoyne, is to take place on Saturday, January 22…

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United States President Wilson a Candidate London, Tuesday Morning

The Sun · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 5

The correspondent of the Times at Washington states that the Democrats have decided to adopt President Wilson as their Presidential candidate…

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Drummoyne Seat. the Vacancy. Six Candidates Nominated

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 4

Nominations for the Drummoyne by-election for the State Assembly closed with the returning officer (Mr. C. E. Morgan) at noon yesterday. The following candidates are…

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