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Politics & elections, 1916

2,023 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 102

Catholic Guild. Opening by Archbishop Kelly. Parliament and the Decalogue

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 April 1916 · page 7

In declaring open the 71st annual conference of the Australian Holy Catholic Guild Friendly Society, at St. Mary's Chapter Hall on Saturday morning. Archbishop Kelly referred to the…

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State Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 9

When the State Parliament rose last Thursday week it adjourned for a fortnight. The adjournment, however, was only of a formal character, and it is expected that a prorogation…

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Excitement in Parliament. Sensational Statements. London, Monday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 1

Extraordinary interest was manifested in the secret session of the House of commons and members assembling since 7.20. Every last was appropriated, many taking places in the…

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Liquor Problem Wet Canteens. Right of Private Opinion The Date of the Referendum Polling Day—saturday, June 10. Mr. Justice Higgins Talks on Cant. Freedom of Speech

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 4

The announcement in our last issue that polling day in connection with the referendum in New South Wales to decide at which hour the hotels shall close At the half-yearly conference of the Congregational [?]nion, in Sydney, on Wednesday, the Kev. Absalom Deans, convener of the Public Morals Under the auspices of the Australian Church Guild, Mr. Justice Higgins, at the Australian Church, Melbourne, delivered a lecture on Wednesday night, on…

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To Capture Conference. Rival Executive Candidates

Evening News · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 7

A battle royal is being waged for the possession of seats on the [?] Excellent. On Saturday last we printed [?] tick We are now able [?] ticket…

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Trotting :: Sydney Thousand To-morrow How the Candidates for the Big Event Are Faring Tips for Victoria Park Meeting Trotting at Show: Derby Chimes Again

Referee · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 6

The Australian Trotting Club will bring off the "Thousand Trot" meeting to-morrow (Thursday), and present indications point to it being one of the most successful meetings yet…

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P.l.l. Conference. the Executive. Over 100 Candidates. Two Delegates Fight

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 14

Last night's session of the P.L.L. Conference was comparatively quiet after the stormy proceedings of Saturday and Monday, though they were enlivened by a bout at…

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Third Sydney Thousand. the Candidates Discussed

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 3

The Sydney Thousand, the richest trotting handicap in New South Wales, will be decided at Victoria Park to-morrow, Thursday, April 27. A record attendance…

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In and Out of the Parliament: the Trials and Troubles of a Labor Premier. Mr. Holman's Stormy and Picturesque Career

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 18

Or again the Premier, Mr. Holman, finds, die Labour Conference in a critical mood. And once again he does not seem particularly alarmed. There is an extreme…

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City Council. Denison Ward Election. Strange Gazette Notice

Evening News · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 3

A special "Government Gazette" was issued this morning giving notice that pursuant to the provisions of the Sydney Corporation Act, 1902, and the Sydney Corporation Amendment Act,…

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N.s.w. Labor Conference. the Fight for the Executive. Industrialists Versus Politicians. Senate Candidates—rae, Watson, Bowling

The Australian Worker · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 17

The 1916 Conference of the P.L.L. of N.S.W. opened at the I.O.O.F. Temple, Elizabeth-street, Sydney, on Saturday, April 22. Although announced to open at…

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The Electioneer

The Sun · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 4

Mr. Holman was beautifully frank in his speech to the Labor Conference. last night. "I shall be delighted to lead, or delighted to resign, but in neither case to carry out the policy of Labor," was the burden of his song. It was not clear whether he threatened to resign if the vote of censure were carried, or asked for a straight out…

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State Elections. Gordon Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 4

Ald. Joseph Addison, of the City Council, has signified his willingness to become a candidate for selection in the Labor interests for the Gordon seat, now held by Mr. Wade. A meeting…

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200,000 Men Wanted Secret Session of British Parliament. Compulsory Service

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 1

The British Houses of Parliament held secret sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, at which the Government proposals respecting compulsory military service…

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The Executive. Over 100 Candidates

The Land · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 9

Tuesday nights session of the P.L.L. Conference was comparatively quiet after the stormy proceedings of Saturday and Monday, though they were enlivened…

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The Courts. Civil. a Suburban Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 5

Sir Samuel Griffith, C.J., Mr. Justice Isaacs, Mr. Justice (Sir Edmund) Barton, and Mr. Justice Duffy yesterday heard an appeal in the High Court by Ebonozer Ford, Mayor of…

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Conscription. Petitions to Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 18

The Australian Natives' Association ia taking stops to prepare a series of petitions from each Federal electorate in Victoria advocating conscription. The petitions will be presented…

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THE newsletter. Paper for the People The Political Cat out of the Bag. The Holman-Hall Crowd Bowled Out. [?]eir Attempt to Cheat the People of a General Election

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 1

The political cat is out of the [?] Holman & Co. have been [?] into the open regarding [?] attempt to cheat the people…

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A.J.C. Will Conclude Autumn Carnival at Randwick Form Guide from the Three Days Prospects of Candidates for To-day Randwick Running the Form Reviewed

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 1

The form at the A.J.C. meeting has been pretty true; in fact it has been more consistent than for several years past. The biggest upset was Kandos' victory over Cetigne at level…

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State Elections. Botany State Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 10

Mr. Thomas Ross, ex-Mayor of Waterloo, intends to seek election as a Progressive candidate for the Botany State electorate at the general election. Mr. Ross is well known as…

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