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Politics & elections, 1917

2,502 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 126

N.s.w. Elections. Heavy Metropolitan Enrolments. Effects of Federal Position

The Australian Worker · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 21

Election campaign activities have naturally intensified during the week. Despite the shortage of enrolment forms which was the subject of complaint for a day or two…

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Recruiting. Utilising Parliamentary Speakers. Appeal to Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 7

The chairman of the State Recruiting Committee states that accepting the fact of the Commonwealth Federal election it is thought advisable to try and make the election turn to…

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State Elections. Soldiers' Seats. "Conscription Is Dead."

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

As leader of the Nationalist campaign Mr. Holman is taking no respite from the work of electioneering. To-night he speaks at Harden, to-morrow night at Young, while on…

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Federal Crisis. Date of Elections. Seat for Mr. Hughes. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 7

It may be regarded as practically certain that the Federal elections for both Houses will be held on May 5. The Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) is…

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Labor Candidates Wanted

The Sun · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 5

The P.L.L. executive is out on the warpath against all retiring Federal member's who refused to follow it on the conscription issue. Nominations are invited from candidates…

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The Elections State Conscription Answer by Mr. Garland Impossible Under Constitution

The Sun · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 6

Mr. A. J. Macaulay, a solicitor, who is the Progressive candidate for Enmore, is reported to have said last night that section 51, sub-section 37, of the Commonwealth…

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Not a Candidate Mr. Mackinnon's Intentions Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 5

Mr. Donald Mackinnon, Director-General of Recruiting, stated in an interview to-day that despite assertions to the contrary he had no intention of contesting any seat at the…

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Federal Elections Poll May 5 Nominations April 5 Reps Dissolve This Month MELBOURNE

The Sun · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 5

In the House of Representatives this afternoon Mr. Hughes (the Prime Minister) announced the following dates in connection with the Federal elections:--…

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The Elections

Co-operator · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 4

The Federal elections probably will take place in May. The State campaign Is already In full swing. As regards the Federal position it is…

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Federal Elections. Date of Poll Not Yet Fixed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--There was a Cabinet, meeting to-day, at which it was thought the date of the elections would he fixed, but the Prime Minister said later that…

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The Elections. "Conscription Fizzled Out." the Pledge Labor Wants. Is State Action Possible?

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 5

"Those who thought that conscription would be made a burning question," said Mr. Fitzpatrick, Assistant-Treasurer, at Cudal, last night, "have discovered that it had fizzlezd…

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Appealing for Men. Candidates and Recruiting

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 4

The chairman of the State Recruiting Committee states that, accepting the fact of the Commonwealth Federal election. It is thought advisable to try and make the election turn to…

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In and Out of Parliament: What the Parties Think Now the State Fight Is On. Does It All Depend Upon the Farmer? Now The Fight Is On

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 18

Now the candidates for the next State Parliament have settled down to seriously woo the electors lease confidence is expressed individually and collectively than was the…

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Federal Elections. May 5 Polling Day. Nominations for April 5

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday. -- Cabinet decided today that Federal Parliament, shall be dissolved on March 26, upon which date the writs will be issued for the elections…

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Essences of Politics. During the campaign, the Essence of Politics is the State General Elections. Polling Day... March 24

The Land · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 9

Country Electors' Rosponsibilty. There is an especial burden of responsibility cast upon the shoulders of those who live in country electorates at this…

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Stationery for Members of Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 6

"On several occasions I have seem letters from members' wives, and oven daughters, on purely private business, written on Government-crested paper. I don't think anyone but…

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The Censorship Political Application Discussion in Parliament Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 5

Mr. Tudor, leader of the Opposition, made inquiries in the House of Representatives this morning as to the method of censorship to be adopted at the forthcoming election…

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Federal Politics. the Premier and the Labour Party. Sensational Allegations. "Pressure" on Senator Watson. Imputations of Bribery. General Election Announced

The Land · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 5

Some rather interesting, though sordid, developments have marked the proceedings in the Federal Parliament during the past week. The precipitating force of…

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Federal Elections. Melbourne

The Land · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 8

In the House of Representatives this afternoon, Mr. Hughes (the Prime Minister). announced the following dates in connection with the Federal elections:…

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CORRESPONDENCE. Shire Elections

The Land · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 6

"Weary Willie" writes: In your issue of "The Land," 23rd of February last, there are some very appropriate remarks by Mr. G. A. Huie regarding the last…

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