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Politics & elections, 1917

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"Way Out of the Tangle." Federal Elections. Solving Mr. Hughes' Problem. "Responsibilitiy Rests with Opposition."

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- As soon as the House of Representatives met this afternoon, the Prime Minister made his statement as to the circumstances, that had led to the…

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War Before Election. "Recruiting Must Be Maintained." Professor Macintyre's Appeal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 10

So far the political campaign has not affected recruiting, and the figures are being well maintained. "Still," said the chairman of the Recruiting Committee yesterday. "No…

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The Schools. Teachers and the Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 7

For the next three weeks teachers will be in the proud position of all other electors, [?]since members of Parliament are summoned to appear before their "masters" on March…

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Date of Elections. Probably About May 5

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- It is generally anticipated that the elections will take place about May 5. The Prime Minister says that no date has yet been fixed, but Mr. Cook stated…

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The Elections. Conscription Question. National Party's Attitude. "Re-opening Will Be Opposed."

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 9

"Mr. Doyle," Labor candidate for Phillip, said Mr. Garland, Solicitor-General yesterday, "is reported to have stated at Ultimo last night that the National candidates were being asked…

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Country Before Party. Patriotic Labor Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 10

CASINO, Tuesday. -- Mr. C. A. Leo, selected Nationalist candidate for Tenterfield, opened his campaign here last night. He said he was contesting the electorate because the position…

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General Election to be Held

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 11

When the Senate met on March 5 Senator Millen, Vice-President of the Executive Council, announced that the Government intended to bring about the general elections…

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Commonwealth and State Politics -- Federal Election to be Held. Federal Affairs. Labor Senator Resigns

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 11

It was announced in the Senate on March 1 that Senator Ready (Tas.), the Opposition whip, had resigned his seat on account of ill-health…

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The State Elections

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 18

Now that the nominations for the State elections have been made, the political battle is in full swing. The Ministerial party has a definite policy, which is apparently so suitable…

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Polling Booths at Schools

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 6

The Education Department announces that it has been decided to allow the use of school buildings for polling purposes on March 24, on the understanding that school work is not…

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Federal Politics. Polling Day on May 5. Prime Minister's Statement Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Evening News · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 5

[?] Hughes made an announcement this afternoon regarding the Federal elections. He [?] that the writs would be issued on March [?] would close on April 5…

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Reducing Parliament. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 8

Sir,—Why does "Protestant Catholic," instead of seeing the spectre of "Rome," "The Jesuits." and "Eating the Babies," not try to organise so that candidates for election should…

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The Elections. Who'll Win? Gossip About the Candidates

The Catholic Press · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 19

Both Mr. Holman and Mr. Hughes want to go to London, but they have to get the consent of the electors first. They have the job in front of them…

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The Elections. Premier at Forbes. Question for F.L.L. Candidates. (From Our Special Reporter.) Forbes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 8

At Bathurst on Tuesday night it was only after Mr. Holman had begun to place his arguments before them that the political gathering he was addressing swung in a body…

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Great Federal Sensation. Senator Ready's Resignation and Senator Watson's Charges. Parliament to Be Dissolved

The Australian Worker · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 13

It is putting the position pretty mildly in saying that the resignation of Senator R. K. Ready, of Tasmania, caused a profound sensation in Federal politics. The…

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Armed Raider at Large. Operating Near Colombo. Navy Minister's Statement in Parliament. Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Evening News · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 5

An important announcement was made in the House of Representatives this afternoon by Mr. Cook, Minister for the Navy. He stated that a cable had been received saying that an armed raider was operating on the route between Colombo and Aden…

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The L.O.I. and the Elections. Recommendation by Grand Lodge

Watchman · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 8

The Grand Lodge of Now South Wales hold a special mooting on Wednesday last, and proposed the following resolution:— ""That this Grand Lodge of the Loyal…

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N.s.w. Elections. Conscription Controversy. Powers of Commonwealth and State

Evening News · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 5

The [?] for Justice this morning ridiculed the suggestion of Mr. S. A. Rosa that the New South Wales Parliament could [?] Commonwealth Parliament to bring…

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The Week After the Elections

The Australian Worker · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 1

Mr. Holman declares that the welfare of the wage-earners will always be his first consideration, but he will never lis ten to dictation from outside bodies. HIS NEW MASTER (if Holman bluffs through): "Now, drop all that, and listen to ME!"…

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Federal Elections. Urgent Appeal

The Australian Worker · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 23

A double dissolution of the Federal Houses has been announced and a Federal election is to take place immediately. This means that no effort must be…

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