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Politics & elections, 1917

2,502 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 126

Catholic Questions. Submitted to Candidates

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 3

The following question have been submitted to candidates for the N.S.W. States elections by the Catholic Federation:—…

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King Candidate Withdraws

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 3

Aid. Lindsay, who was nominated as an Independent candidate for King division, stated on Saturday that he had decided to withdraw his candidature owing…

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N.s.w. Elections. Hints From Chief Electoral Officer. Mr. Storey and Mr. Hughes

Evening News · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 5

The Chief Electoral Officer (Mr. E. B. Harkness) states that the efforts which have been always made at State elections to prevent impersonation will be accentuated on Saturday…

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How Will The Elections Go? Counting the Chances

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 4

Some people anticipate a "sweeping victory" for the Nationalists, while many are content to let the prophecy go at something more moderate…

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"A Mere Electioneering Dodce."

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 4

Referring to an assertion stated to have been made in Tasmania by the Minster for Customs, Mr. Jensen, that one or the first things the new…

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The Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 7

Mr. Holman, who speaks at Junee to-night, will return to Sydney to-morrow. For the balance of the week his programme of meetings is very full. He proposes to give one…

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Federal Elections. the National Campaign

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 8

As a result of the round table conference held last night in the Prime Minister's room at the Commonwealth Bank it may be said that a union of National win-the-war forces…

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Four Days to Go Sharp Election Campaign Mr. Thrower's Seat Strenuous Times in Macquarie Farmers Hold the Balance Dubbo

The Sun · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 6

There are four seats on the Western Line that the P.L.L. stands an excellent chance of losing. They are:--Coonamble, represented in the last Parliament by Private Arkins,…

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The Pamphleteer His Vigor in Politics Helping to Win Elections Cartoon, Invective, Satire

The Sun · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 3

The literary side of an election is one of the most interesting phases in politics. No organisation can expect to gain a hearing unless it has the power of the printing press…

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Why Ryan Left Home Rush for N.S.W. ELECTIONS Forgets Luggage in Race With Train MELBOURNE

The Sun · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 5

Mr. T. Ryan, M.H.A., of South Australia, who is a passenger by to-day's express to Sydney to take part in the election campaign in the interest of the Nationalists, had…

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Election Results

The Sun · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 5

In view of the great interest manifested in the State elections, which will be held on Saturday, there is certain to be an exceptionally large demand for "The Sunday Sun," because…

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Federal Elections. Conference in Sydney. the Senate Selection

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 4

The approaching Federal elections formed the subject of several conferences yesterday between the Prime Minister and the various State organisations supporting the Win the War…

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State Elections. an Offensive Cartoon. Premier at Gundagai. Sectarianism Denounced

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 5

GUNDAGAI, Monday.-- The Premier has every reason to be pleased with his reception at Gundagai to-night. The hall was crowded, and if there was anything in the genuine…

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New South Wales Elections. Polling Day, March 24

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 11

As the day appointed for the State elections approaches the political campaign waxes fiercer. Candidates and their supporters are dinning into the ears of the electors the virtues of…

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Federal Parliament Prorogued

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 6

MELBOURNE. Tuesday.--A special Government "Gazette" was issued today proroguing the Federal Parliament, which Will, however, be dissolved on Monday next, on which day…

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Election Results to Be Announced at Tivoli

Referee · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 14

As great interest will be, taken on Saturday night in the receipt of the election results, the management of the Tivoli Theatre has arranged for them be announced in the theatre…

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State Elections. Queensland Premier in Sydney. Mr. Storey and the Police

Evening News · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 5

Mr. T. J. Ryan, Premier of Queensland, is to speak at the Town Hall to-night in support of the P.L.L. candidates. Mr. Ryan was the one Labor premier who did not join the…

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The Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 12

There remain only three days for campaigning in the State general election. The poll will be taken on Saturday. Throughout the electorates the work of actual…

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Federal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 12

The conferences relating to the selection of candidates for the Senate and the House of Representatives, so far as New South Wales and Queensland are concerned, were…

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Protestant Meeting. Church and Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 12

A large and enthusiastic meeting to protest against the undue influence of Roman Catholicism in politics was held at the Protestant H[?]ll last night. Admission was by…

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