Darling Selection. Mr. Blakeley the Labor Candidate
Mr. Arthur Blakeley, Secretary Western Branch, A.W.U., has been selected by a ballot of the leagues and unions in the Darling electorate to carry the Labor flag…
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Elections and Change of Residence. a Provision Electors Should Know
In an article headed "Dirt," in your issue of March 1, you said that, among other things, it was dirt to "sack thousands of men, forcing them to leave the…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →The Elections
On returning yesterday from a final tour of his own electorate of Cootamundra, the Premier, Mr. Holman, expressed entire confidence in the prospects of his re-election…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →P.l.l. Candidates. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Your correspondent "Erin-go-Bragh" is to be congratulated for drawing attention to the Roman Catholic desire, as outlined in the "Catholic Press." December 17, 1916, of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Farmers and the Elections. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—The first round of the ensuing fight between the city and country, for in this way I regard the coming elections, will be fought on Saturday next. I hope the farmers of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Religious Intolerance and the Elections. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Having read with disgust the utterances of the brave and heroic thousand at the Protestant Hall last evening, I most emphatically protest against the injustice done to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Senator Gould and the Elections. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—In your Mondays issue was a statement that it was rumoured that I contemplated retirement from political life. As any rumour of this character is incorrect and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →English By-election
The Stockton by-election resulted:—Watson (Coalition), 7641; Backhouse (Pence Advocate), 596…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Senate Campaign National Candidates What of Sir Albert Gould?
The National party's announcement of its Senate candidates is expected next week, and one reason of the delay is supposed to be the State elections. If Mr. C. W. Oakes is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Peace Candidate Rushed London, Wednesdays Night
Sir. Pethick Lawrence, a peace candidate for South Aberdeen, while speaking to an audience of 200 in a hall was rushed by several people. A thousand, windows were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Election Results
In view of the great interest manifested in the State elect[?] which will be held on Saturday there is certain to be an exceptionally large demand for "The Sunday Sun." because…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Main Roads Board Questions to Candidates
The Automobile Club of Australia, has printed a number of circulars containing four questions addressed to candidates in the parliamentary election campaign. They are:…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →P.l.l. Executive Its Lucky Candidates
Your correspondents are on good ground when they claim that the Labor vote will be sadly split on March 21, and it is easily to understand the reasons. This will be chiefly…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Elections Union Secretaries. Messrs. Hall and Holman Hurl Anathemas at the Heads of Union Secretaries
The union secretaries holding seats on the Political Labor Executive represent, approxicately, 150,000 workers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Temperance Vote. Mr. Hall Reform and After Election
At the last election (1914) Mr. Hall secured the temperance vote. How did he treat his promises regarding temperance reform?…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Pickpocket at Election Meeting
Arthur Stanley (37) was charged at the Central Court yesterday, before Mr. Barnett, S.M., with attempting to steal from Thomas Greenwood a watch and chain, valued at £4…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Federal Elections. West Australia
PERTH, Wednesday.--The Labor Congress adjourned last night without having adopted the motion affirming that the Hughesite Federal members have severed their conuectton…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Senate. Tasmanian Candidates
LAUNCESTON, Wednesday.--Following are the selected Labor candidates for the Senate:--Mr. J. A. Belton, Lieutenant J. A. Hurst, and Mr. W. A. Woods…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Shops on Polling Day
The secretary of the Master Retailers' Association is advised that, notwithstanding that to-morrow, Saturday, will be a public holiday from midday, shops may…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Hotels on Polling Day
Hotels may keep open from 6 a.m. till 8 a.m. on polling day, but they must close for the remainder of the day…
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