"An Election--hooray."
MELBOURNE, Friday.--Questioned in the House of Representatives to-day as to when Parliament was likely to go into recess in order that members might go recruiting, the Prime…
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The Candidate's Address
Mr. W. L. Duncan the candidate, had a hearty and very encouraging reception. He said the issue before them was altogether different form any previous campaign,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →State Elections the Nominations Complete Eight Members Unopposed P.l.l Contesting Absent Soldiers' Seats Roll of 1,100,000 Voters
Yesterday was nomination day for the State elections. Out of the 90 electorates, there are eight in which the sitting members have been returned unopposed, namely: Bondi, Col…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Election. Nationalist Senators Against Prolonging Parliament. Imperial Delegation Postponed. Melbourne
When the Senate met to-day. Senator Millen, Vice-President of the Executive Council, announced that the Government intended to take steps to bring…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Moving Picture Show The Perfect Parliament
It is pointed out by the Premier, that Captain Hush Connell, P.L.L. candidate for Maitland, was nominated after his enlistment, and that, if his claim for a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →State Elections. 222 Candidates. Eight Returned Unopposed
In the 90 electorates in New South Wales 222 candidates were nominated on Saturday. Eight were unopposed five being straight-out Labor representatives and three Nationalists. Pol…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Elections. Over 200 Candidates. Eight Returned Unopposed. Big Electoral Roll
No fewer than 222 candidates were nominated on Saturday for he State elections to be held for March 24. Out of the 90 electorates there, are eight in which the sitting…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Elections. Nominations Total 222. Rush for Enrolment
A total of 222 nominations were officially registered by the various electorate returning officers on Saturday. Such a number of candidates is sufficient evidence of the presence…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Preemier's Tour. Enthusiastic Reception. Re-election Assured in Cootamundra. (By Our Special Reporter.) Stockinbingal
If the National party is returned on March 24 the Premier intends to see that the living conditions are made much more attractive in the interior of the State…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Murray Candidates
HAY, Sunday.--The rival candidates for the Murray-- Mr. R. Scobie (National) and Mr. R. O'Halloran (Labor)--held meetings here last night…
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GEURIE, Saturday.--Mr. Thrower (chairman of the Labor party), speaking here last night, said that Mr. Holman had intended that Parliament should run on for the additional 12…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Public School Teachers' Association. Watching the Election
The council of this association met on Saturday morning, at the Teachers' College. About 20 members of country branches attended by special invitation, so that accesible country…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"Poorest Parliament."
Speaking in the Willoughby electorate, Mr. Haynes, the Independent Democratic candidate, said that if two-thirds of the members of the late House were turned…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Double Dissolution of Parliament Senator millen Announces the Government's Decision "If They Want an Election, and Really Mean It. They Shall Have It."
There occurred on Thursday last an Important development in connection with the Commonwealth political situation, which has placed the. voting strength of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Federal Appeal to the Country. Parliament to Be Dissolved Empire Conference Delegation Postponed
Senator Millen, Leader of the Government in the Senate, announced yesterday that the Government had decided to take steps to bring both Houses of Parliament before the people immediately…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Federal Crisis. Mr. Hughes' Speech, Crowded Parliament. Soldiers Vote Provided For. Australian Critical Period. Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon
When the House of Representatives met this afternoon the galleries were crowded, and a [?] of members listened with close attention while Mr. Hughes, Prime Minister,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Split Vote Danger Plurality of Nationalist Candidates. the Second Ballot
Party men in New south Wales are much [?]because in several [?]there will be more than one man currying. the Nationalist colors in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Big Game of Bluff "No-CONSCRIPTION" As a Hun Fog. Labor's Election Trick
The extent to which Labor candidates in New South Wales are going in the attempt to win the elections by a gigantic pice of bluff is evidenced in every…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A Federal Election the Wisest Course in the Circumstances. Labor's Chagrin
An election is The last thing In the world that most of the Labor SenntorS would ask for, as their prospects in almost every State are very dark. Some…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mr. Tudor's Charges Mr. Hughes Threatens an Election. Charges and Counter Charges
When the House of Representatives met on Friday. the leader of the official Labor party (Mr. Tudor) referred to Senator Watson's charges, and the resignation of…
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