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Politics & elections, 1916

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Drummoyne Election

The Land · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 7

The by-election for member of Drummoyne took place on Saturday with the following result:- GRAFF (Selected Liberal).. 3103…

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Mr. Ozanne, M.H.R., ENLISTS. The Liberal Candidate's Attitude

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 3

On hearing that Mr. Ozanne, M.H.R., for Corio (Vic.), had decided to enlist for active service, Mr. A. C. Morley, the Liberal candidate selected to contest the…

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The By-elections. Parramatta. Reply to Mr. Wade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 10

Addressing a meeting at Parramatta last night Mr. A. Griffith, Minister for Education, replied to some of Mr. Wade's recent statements…

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Lady on the 'Phone Parramatta By-election Labor and Alliance

The Sun · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 6

Speaking at a political meeting in Parramatta last night, Mr. Frank Walford, the selected Labor candidate for the seat rendered vacant by the death of Mr. T. R…

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Parramatta. the Labor Candidate. Mr. Griffith in Support

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 7

In the absence of Mr. Holman the Minister for Education (Mr. Arthur Griffith) has taken charge for the Labor Party of the tight for the Parramatta seat, rendered vacant through…

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State Elections. Drummonyne. Some Spirted Meetings

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 7

Mr. Wade and Mr. D. Levy, in conjunction with Mr. Farnell, spoke last night at Hunter's Hill and Woolwic in support of Mr. Graff's Candidature for the [?] seat. They…

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State By-elections. Drummoyne Second Ballot. Polling Day

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 10

The second ballot contest for the Drummoyne seat between Mr. A. Graff, the selected Liberal candidate, and Mr. G. F. Parish, takes place to-day…

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Empire Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 17

Sir Clement Kinloch Cooke (Unionist) asked Mr. Bonar Law if he would consider the advisability of discussing questions of emigration and immigration with Mr…

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Parliament Prorogued. King's Tribute to the Allies

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 9

LONDON, Friday. -- Parliament has been prorogued to February 15. King George, in proroguing Parliament, said: -- "For eighteen months my Army and Navy…

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Confident. King George's Speech. British Parliament Prorogued. London, Jan. 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 17

The King in proroguing Parliament to February 15 said:—"For eighteen-months ray army and navy have been engaged in concert with our brave and steadfast Allies…

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Candidates' Preachers Appointment. (To the Editor)

The Methodist · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 6

Sir,—Would you please notify through the "Methodist," in the interest of those concerned, the following arrangements for candidates' trial sermons during next…

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Drummoyne Election. Second Ballot To-day

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

The second ballot in connection with the Drummoyne election contest between Mr. Alexander Graft (selected Liberal candidate), who received the highest number of votes at…

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Parramatta Election. The Nomination

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 12

At noon on Friday, .Mr. D. D. Henderson Beturning Officer, amounced from the steps of the Purramatta Court-house, in the presence of nine persons, that he had…

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Mayoral Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 8

The election of Mayor for the cnsuing municipal your will take place on February 9. The present Mayor (Alderman Auchterlonic) has stated his intention…

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The Election. Mr. Bruntnell Before the People. a Fine Speaker

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 11

The selected Liberal candidate, Mr. Albert Bruntnell, delivered an excellent address at Harris Park on Tuesday evening. The meeting on the occasion was a…

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Britain's Choice: Universal Training or Slavery Under Iron Heel of the Hun-Which? General Election Needed to Give Cabinet Lead Present House of Commons is Incapable of Dealing with War Problems Fight Must Be Won by British, Not Party Government

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 January 1916 · page 22

PROGERMANS in these islands will find President Wilson's annual address to the United States Congress an informing and enlightening document…

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Parramatta Election

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 January 1916 · page 3

The election of in M.L.A. for Parramatta, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr. Moxham, will take place on Saturday week. The contest will be a straight-out one…

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Drummoyne Seat Mr. Graff Returned Candidates Hooted

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1916 · page 4

The second ballot for the Drummoyne seat in the Legislative Assembly was held yesterday, and resulted in Mr. Graff being returned with a majority of 947 votes. The voting was…

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