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Politics & elections, 1916

2,023 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 102

Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 17

A proclamation has been issued further proroguing Parliament to July 25. It is expected Parliament will meet early in August…

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Polling Day. State Referendum. Final Appeals. a Vote of 700,000 Expected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 18

To-day the polling will take place on the referendum as to the hour at which hotels in the State shall close. The Act under which the question has to be decided names…

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Italian Parliament. Government Criticised. London, Saturday Morning

Evening News · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 7

It would seem that the recent Australian success in Trentine have stained the Patience of the more nervous [?] in Italian politics…

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The Recent Jumping Form Among the National Candidates

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 1

El Gallo, who is engaged in both the Grand National Hurdle and Steeplechase, set the crown on his fame last week when, for the second time in succession, he won the Grot Northern…

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Horse Meeting at Warwick Farm :: Trots at Epping Gossip on Grand National Horses Prospects of Candidates for To-day

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 1

MARCH ON, WHO WON THE SECOND NURSERY AT THE A.J.C. WINTER MEETING ON MONDAY LAST…

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Six O'clock Winning Referendum Figures Till Midnight Women Vote Keenly Steady Polling in City and Country Rival Leaders on the Situation

The Sun · Sunday 11 June 1916 · page 2

So far as could be judged by the figures available at midnight, yesterday's referendum poll will result in 6 o'clock closing being carried on the first count. The referendum has on the count so far…

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The Screen As Forum Movies to Lead Movements Pulpits on the Discard When Parliament's No More

The Sun · Sunday 11 June 1916 · page 10

Henry Malone prophesies the near approach of the time when the moving picture will do all the propaganda work of the world, and when the press and the orator will be as extinct…

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Bankstown Election

The Sun · Sunday 11 June 1916 · page 8

In the election to fill the extraordinary vacancy in Central Ward, Bankstown, caused by the forfeiture of Alderman White's seat through three months absence without leave…

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Next Session Parliament to Meet in July

The Sun · Monday 12 June 1916 · page 5

The New South Wales Parliament stands prorogued till June 22. It is expected that the next session will open either on July 18 or July 25…

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Bingara Election. Mr. M'donald Wins

Evening News · Monday 12 June 1916 · page 4

Polling for the Bingara by-election caused through the resignation of Mr. G. R. W. M'Donald from the Labor party, took place on Saturday, and resulted:—…

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Greek Parliament. Dissolution Likely. Troops Cordial to Allies

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 5

SALONIKA, Monday.--It is estimated that haif the army has been demobilised, and soldiers are still returning to their homes, profusely grateful to the Allies. They declare…

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Bingara Election The Sitting Member Wins Mr. M'donald Returned As an Independent

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 3

The Bingara by-election on Saturday resulted in a win for Mr. G. R. W. McDonald the [?] member, who challenged the right of the P.L.L. to usurp…

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Personated Votes. "A Shocking Proposition." High Courts Important Decision. Denison Ward Election, Alderman Bridge Wins His Appeal

Evening News · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 5

By a majority of five to two, the High Court of Australia decided that Clarence Walter Bridge is entitled to represent Denison Ward in the City Council…

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State Elections. Camden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 8

Messrs J. C. Hunt J. Kemp and H. L. Atkinson are submitting themselves for the Liberal selection for Camden. MOREE, Monday…

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Impersonation of Voters City Council Elections High Court Decision

The Sun · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 5

After a lapse of six months from the dates of the election the question us to who is to be the second representative for Denison Ward in the City Council has been settled…

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The Wagga Seat. Liberal Candidate with Draws. Mr. Beeby's Chance

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 4

WAGGA, Monday.--Since the visit of the Liberal leader to Wagga matters have cleared in regard to the political situation, and Present indications are that the seat will be…

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State Parliament. New Bills

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 8

The Government has practically decided upon the programme which it intends to submit to Parliament during the forthcoming session, which is expected to open towards the end of…

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Americanism. Candidates' Definitions. Warnings of Peril. New York. Tuesday Night

Evening News · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 1

Mr. Charles Evens Hughes, the Republican candidate, outlining his Presidential platform, asserts his intention of upbelding the polkey of thorough going americanism, as apposed to…

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Impersonation at Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 10

It is not often that a Judge feels himself constrained to say: "Such is the law, but it is bad law; and if it is not altered it will work untold harm." This, In…

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Elections. Peesonation at Ballot Box. High Court Majority Decision. Remarkable Position

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 8

The High Court (comprising the Chief Justice, Sir Samuel Griffith, Mr. Justico Barton, Mr. Justice Isaacs, Mr. Justice Higgins, Mr. Justico Duffy, Mr. Justice Powers, and Mr…

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