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Politics & elections, 1916

2,023 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 102

Successful Entrenching Candidates

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 June 1916 · page 13

The military authorities announce that the following were successful at No. 17 School of Instruction in entrenching and bomb-throwing held at Liverpool Camp this month:--…

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In and Out of Parliament: a Chat About the Consolations of Public Life. The Happy Members of "The Best Club in Sydney."

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 June 1916 · page 18

The average member of Parliament is a tired and weary man. If you meet him in your travels you are almost' certain to be assured that he is…

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Victorian Training. Polishing Up G.N. Candidates. Royal Precedent in Favor. Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 29 June 1916 · page 7

At Flemington this morning it was nice and mild before breakfast time. Things were on the quiet side. Queen's Challenger ran the last half-mile of one and a half mile in 37sec…

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Bingara By-election

The Australian Worker · Thursday 29 June 1916 · page 13

Dear Worker,— I have been a member of the A.W.U. since 1887, and an elector of Bingara and Gwydir since 1891, yet when I went to…

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The Coming Elections

The Sun · Thursday 29 June 1916 · page 6

Labor is active in the Drummoyne electorate, and though it is regarded as a Liberal stronghold, a great effort is to he made to effect a change. No definite news is yet…

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Council Meeting. Boy’s at the Coppersmiths Shops.the Speeding-up System. One Big Union. the Election of Councillors and Executive Officers. Flat Rate for Starters. Crossing Builders Assistants. a Taylor Expert on the Job. the “Co-operator.”

Co-operator · Thursday 29 June 1916 · page 5

A meeting of the council of the Association was held at head office on Wednesday of last week, Mr. Long (executive officer) in the chair…

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State Elections. the Rathurst Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 June 1916 · page 6

BATHURST, Wednesday.—Mr. R. W. D. Weaver, one of the candidates for the Liberal selection, addressed a meeting of electors last night. Referring to union methods, Mr. Weavor…

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Irish Problem. Political Unrest. Questions in Parliament. London, June 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 7

In the House of Lords this evening, Lord Midleton asked for information as to the progress of matters connected with Ireland…

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Date of Elections

The Land · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 13

Although the date of the forthcoming elections has not yet been decided, the Ministerial organising committee at present favours December, and it is…

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State Elections. Castlereagh Seat. a Correction

The Land · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 13

The Rev. A. H. Gribble states that he is in no way responsible for the statement attributed to him published on Friday last, to the effect that if Mr…

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Heavy Tracks Flemington and Caulfield Mild Tasks for Candidates Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 5

The tracks were heavy at Caulfield this morning, and in consequence only mild tasks were accomplished. Strifeness ran seven furlongs at half pace…

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Greek Elections Venizelos to Lead Party London, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 5

Mr. Jeffries, correspondent of the London Dally Mail in Athens, states that M. Venizelos is returning to lead the election campaign…

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State Elections. Mr. Beeby in the West

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 6

BATHURST, Thursday. -- Mr. G. S. Beeby left Bathurst by the mall train for Dubbo this morning, where he will address a meeting tonight. Before his departure, Mr. Beeby was…

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Italy. Scene in Parliament. Great Pro-war Demonstration. Rome, Friday Evening

Evening News · Saturday 1 July 1916 · page 1

In the Chamber of Deputies Signor Tr[?] (Socialist) made a speech in which he den[?]ed the war. The whole House, including several socialists…

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Late War News. Italy. Scene in Parliament. Great Pro-war Demonstration. Rome, June 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 July 1916 · page 13

In the Chamber of Deputies Signor Trevas (Socialist) denounced the war. The whole House, including several socialists, rose in protest, shouting, "Cheers for the…

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The Metropolitan Candidates Backers' Troubles Begin

Saturday Referee and the Arrow · Saturday 1 July 1916 · page 1

It is invariably the case practically every year that horses picked out by early backers when the weights first make their appearance, go wrong or run badly and drift out of…

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Water Board Elections. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 July 1916 · page 14

At to-day's municipal election for the Water Board, Aid. Robert GibSon was re-elected for Newcastle, having defeated Aid Kilgour by 7 votes to 5. Aid. Gio. Errington was elected…

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Water Board Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 July 1916 · page 10

NEWCASTLE, Friday.--The triennial elections of municipal representatives on the Hunter Water and Sewerage Board were held today. The following were the results:--…

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Eastwood. To-day's Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 July 1916 · page 8

There are a Jack, a Joe and a Bill going for the vacant seat in the Eastwood Council, and they're going for all they are worth-Jack Scott, Joe Loyell and Bill…

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Army Cheered Scene in Italian Parliament Germany Denounced. Rome, Friday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 July 1916 · page 1

In the Chamber of Dennties Signor Trevas (Socialist) made a speech in which be denounced the war. The whole House, including several…

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