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Politics & elections, 1916

2,023 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 102

Kitchener's Need Met by Compulsion Bill Statement in Parliament Failure of German Wheat Harvest Enemy Admits Eastern Reverses Allies' New Landing 535th Day of the War

The Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 1

In the Imperial Parliament an amendment to the Compulsion Bill to include men who had attained the age of 18 during the war, was rejected. Lord Kitchener, it was announced, believed that the bill…

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Parramatta Election. New Liquor Reform League

Evening News · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

A meeting called by members of the Temper[?]ce Alliance and supporters of early closing of hotel ws held in the Town Hall, Paramatta, last night in connection with the…

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Drummoyne Election. Mr. P. J. Craddocks Candidature

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 14

Mr. P. J. Craddock, the independent Democratic candidate in the Drummoyne electorate contest, addressed a meeting of the electors at the Hunter's Hill Town Hall last evening,…

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City Council. Lord Mayor's First Speech. Election of Committees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 14

The first meeting of the City Council since the elections at the beginning of December, took place last evening. for the appointment of the standing committees, by which…

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Parramatta By-election Liquor Reform League Started

The Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 5

The members of the New So[?]h Wales Alliance have interested themselves in the contest at Parramatta, and at the local town hall last night Alderman Thomas presided over…

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State By-election. Parramatta and the Liberals

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 10

A well-attended meting of Liberals from various branches of the Liberal organisation in the Parramatta electorate took place in the Liberal Institute on Monday evening. Ald…

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L.o.l. Election of Officers

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 7

The adjourned meeting of the Grand Lodge was held last night, and the following officers appointed:--Right worshipful grand master, Bro. Marcus Grice; deputy-grand master, Bro…

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Parramatta Bye-election

Evening News · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 4

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has issued a write for the election of a member for Parramatta in succession to the late M. T. R. [?]. Friday, January [?], will be…

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Parramatta Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 8

The Speaker's writ for the Parramatta by-election was issued yesterday. Friday, January being appointed nomination date; Saturday February 12, polling day; and Monday,…

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Appeals Board Election. Eve Leigh Running

Co-operator · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 7

On Tuesday last, at the branch room the general secretary addressed a mooting of employees at the Eveleigh running sheds. There was…

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Parramatta By-election. Writ Issued

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 7

The writ in. connection with the Parramatta by-election was issued, on Tuesday. Nomination day has, been fixed for Saturday, January 29, and polling-day. for Saturday, February 13…

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Work for Parliament Railway Commissioners Bill Local Government

The Sun · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 7

The Premier indicated to- day that three important measures would be dealt with before the close of the Parliamentary session. They are the Baking Bill; the Railway…

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Election of Presidents and Mayors. Question of Dates and Procedure

The Land · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 13

The time is approaching when the annual election of Presidents of Shire Councils and Mayors of Municipal Councils takes place. This has to be done…

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Drummoyne Election. Where to Vote To-morrow

Evening News · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 6

[?] will be [?] the election at a representative [?]…

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Moral Elections. Not Many Changes Predicted

Evening News · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

Municipal and shire councils will sons be engaged in electing Mayors and presidents. The Act prescribes that such elections shall take place between February 1 and 14 each year…

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Drummoyne Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 5

Sir,—"Finally, I declare machine politics an abomination, and a reversal to ancient customs, when constituencies were flagrantly bought and sold. Hole-and-corner…

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Roumanian Elections Pro- German Turned Down

The Sun · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 5

At by- elections in Roumania Ministerialists have been returned and a Germanophile candidate defeated…

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State By-elections. Drummoyne. Appeal by Mr. Wade

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 8

Tho State Opposition loader makes tbo following appeal to tho clootora of-Prummoync:— "Saturday, tho 22nd, la the polling day for tho Drumraoyno by-olectlon. Of the candidates ono .is . the. setectod Liberal, tho other fivo aro…

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Drummoyne Election. Polling Day

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 8

The contest In connection with the Drummoyne by-election will take place to-day. A great deal of Interest Is being taken In the election, and the six candidates nominated will…

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Drummoyne Election. To-day's Polling

Evening News · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 3

The polling at [?] is taking place to-day. Probably the [?] time at the [?] will be between 6 and 7 p.m. The [?]…

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