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Politics & elections, 1916

2,023 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 102

CORRESPONDENCE. Election of President

The Land · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 6

"Enquirer" writes:—Re an election for the office of President for the Coonabarabran Shire Council. I am enclosing a cutting from the "Herald" relating to…

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Water Board Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 9

The biennial election of city and suburbaa representatives on the Water and Sewerage Board will take place next Wednesday. For the representation of the City Council the…

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Coming State Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 8

KEMPSEY. Thursday.--Harold Henderson, farmer Rollands Plains, has announced himself as a candidate in the Liberal interest for Hastings and Macleay…

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Democratic Voice In Parliament, Suppressed Speeches From Hansard Liquor Referendum Bill Vigorous Exposure of Political Dodgery. Powerful Defence of the British Parliamentary System

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 6

Mr. HAYNES(Willoughby) [8.54]: I have no doubt the House in very satisfied with the utterance of our sincere and earnest friend, the hon. member for…

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Spurious Socialism. Issue at Next Elections. Mr. Beeby's Campaign. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 18

Mr. G. S. Beeby, arrived at Albury this morning. In the evening he addressed a representative district gathering, and was received with enthusiasm…

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What Won the Election? Mr. Bruratnell's Review on the House. The Breaking of the Truce

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 11

Mr. Bruntnell had a late hour speech in the House last week. He commenced at 8 minutes past midnight. He said:— I am reminded of Scott's lines…

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Red Plague Campaign The Clergy of All Denominations Back the "Sunday Times" and "Globe" Policy "The Children Must Be Taught" "Parliament Must Legislate!"—"back to the Gospel"

The Globe and Sunday Times War Pictorial · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 2

Last week, taking the report of the Sydenham Commission as a text, we began a campaign of publicity upon the dread disease of sex euphemistically referred to as the "Red Plague." That we were fully justified in our efforts may be judged from the following whole-hearted opinions in support, given a "Sunday…

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Election at Prospect and Sherwood

Evening News · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 3

On Saturday a poll of ratepayers was taken at Prospect and Sherwood municipality, to elect a representative for Pitt Ward, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of…

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State Elections. Rozelle Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 4

In view of the announced retirement of Mr. J. B. Mercer from the Rozalle seat in the State Parliament there is keen competition to secure the local league selection for next election…

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Last Nights Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly last night the irrigation (Amendment) Bill, creating a Commission of three members, with the Minister for Agriculture [?] chairman, was taken…

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Coming State Elections. "A Union Candidate."

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 6

LITHGOW, Monday.--A well-attended meeting of Lithgow unionists was held at the Trades Hall on Saturday night to deal with a resolution from the Western District Coal and Shale…

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State Parliament Yanco Area. Daily "Hansard" Wanted. the Agent-generalship

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 5

The Premier informed Mr. Ball that he was successful in arranging for a conference with union representatives on the matter of the employment of unskilled workers in munition…

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Water Board Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 5

The biennial election of representatives on the Water and Sewerage Board will take place to-morrow. The retiring city representative, who is seeking re-election, is…

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State Elections Woollahra Selection

The Sun · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 3

The Woollahra Political Labor Council conducted a ballot last night for the purpose of choosing a candidate to represent the movement at the next State elections. There…

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Water Board Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 3

The poll in connection with the election of city and suburban representatives to the Water and Sewerage Board will be taken to-morrow. The aldermen of the City Council will record…

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Last Night's Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly last night the Local Government(Amendment) Bill was read a second time by 26 votes to 19. and taken into committee. The Irrigation (Amendment) Bill…

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State Parliament. Local Government. Dealing with Germans

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Estell, replying to Mr. Edden, said thAt the Miners' Accident Relief Fund had £332,003 Invested, and £6500 in the bank on current…

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State Elections. Woollahra Labor Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 8

The Wooliahra P.L.L. council conducted a ballot on Monday evening for the purpose at selecting a candidate to represent the party at the next elections…

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Anti-german. Stock Exchange Elections. Enemy-born Members Rejected. London, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 1

There was a striking anti-German [?] at the election of the London Stock [?] committee There were [?]…

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Water Board Election

Evening News · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 5

The election in connection with the representation of the City Council and sub[?] on the Water and [?] Board [?] place to-day at the Sydney [?] Hall. The…

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