West Sydney Seat. Mr. M'girr As P.l.l. Candidate
Mr. J. G. McGirr, M.L.A., who represents Yass in the State Legislative Assembly, has applied for and obtained under the rules of the P.L.L. permission to withdraw as the…
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State Elections. Gordon Liberals Organising
The Liberals of Gordon have set about organising the electorate. Last night a meeting was held in the Gordon Parish Hall, Mr. Archdale Parkhiil presiding,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Election of Presidents. The New President at Blacktown. Councillor John Angus Elected
The election of President of the Blacktown Shire for the ensuing term took place at a special meeting on Wednesday, and the result was somewhat a surprise…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The Fight for the Farthings. Sherwood's Rate Again Lowered. Childish Conduct in the Council. A Miserable Exhibition of inconsistency for Election Purposes. '
Matters were worsts than ever at the Prospect and Sherwood Council meeting on Tuesday in connection with the passing of the estimates und the fixing of the rate…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →National Party Mr. Holman's Policy Speech Progressive Candidates
The Premier is to deliver the eagerly-awaited speech at Gundagai on Thursday; outlining the policy of the National Party. Mr. Holman will leave Sydney on Tuesday for his electorate…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Senate Elections. South Australian Candidates
ADELAIDE, Sunday.--Although the returning officer, Mr. J. Smith', for the United. Labor party plebiscite for the selection of candidates for South Australia at the next Senate election…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Recollections and Reminiscences of Politics the Owner of Carbine Men Who Rode Into Parliament
Two politicians well known in Australian political life were counsel opposed to each other in a libel suit, G. H. Reid K.C., and J. Gannon, K.C., the latter being a member of the N.S.W…
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Donald Wallace, the owner the famous racehorse Carbine was seeking the suffrages of an electorate in Victoria. It will be remembered that he sold Carbine afterwards to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. T. H. Eslick Entertained. Liberal Candidate for Paddington
For a considerable period all charitable works in Paddington have received most generous help from Mr. T. H. Eslick, the general manager of the White City, and on…
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BIBBENLUKE.—A Riding: Edward Helmers and F. Irvin. B Riding: W. Davis and W. Baker. C Riding: A. H. Jeffreys and F. Bowey. GOSTWYCK.—Councillor George J. Mackay was…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Liberal Associations. Paddington Candidate
The Paddington Liberal Association entertained the selected candidate, Mr. T. H. Eslick, at a harbor picnic (and sports on Clark Island) on Saturday. Members and visitors were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →State Elections. Macquarie Selection
Mr. E. M. Davles, treasurer of the State council of the Australasian Society of Engineers, will contest the Labor selection for the Macquarie State electorate against Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Queensland Parliament Provisions of the Hospital Bill. Nationalisation
The Hospitals Bill, introduced in the Queensland Legislative Assembly last week gives the Governor-in-Council power to establish state public hospitals…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Elections. Labour Candidates. Melbourne
The central executive of the Labour Council, at a special meeting held on Friday night, endorsed the nominations of the following candidates for the Federal Parliament:…
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GRAFTON.—Councillor Ellis has been elected president of Nymboida Shire, and Councillor Hindmarsh president of the Dorrigo Shire. JINDALEE.—Councillor P. McGuire has been…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Ministry. To-day's Liberal Meeting Senate Elections. No Preference to Unionists. Melbourne
To-morrow will probably see the launching of a new National party in the Federal Parliament with "win the war" as the first plank of its platform, and on Wednesday the Prime…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. Wade's Seat. Mr. Loxton, K.c., a Candidate
Mr. E. J. Loxton, K.C., has decided to submit his name for selection as the Liberal candidate for Gordon in the event of Mr. Wade accepting the Agent-Generalship…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →British Parliament. The Nation Determined
His Majesty King George opened the Imperial Parliament on February 7. In the course of his speech. His Majesty said the people and the Allies were determined to secure their just…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →John Wren Gets a Jar. Parliament Pokes In
Recently an association horse-owners and trainers was formed in Brisbane. The proprietary race clubs, fearing an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Two-year-olds at Flemington Sires' Produce Stakes Candidates
There is every prospect of an excellent field for the V.R.C. Sires' Produce Stakes, and in the selection of the winner backers may be set a more difficult task than when Wolar[?] won for…
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