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Politics & elections, 1917

2,502 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 126

Westmead. Polling Place

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 11

Mr. Bruntnell, M.L.A., has been informed by the Chief Electoral Officer that the Chief Secretary has approved of the appointment of Westmead as a polling…

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Parliament and the I.W.W.

Direct Action · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

"If the I.W.W. was [?]tly strong to win [?] in [?] would soon have at its bidding large ladies of willing as[?]ants, ready to acknowledge its authority and…

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Shire Election Notes. Bunches at Baulkham Hills and Blacktown. Czars and kings and Funny Things at Hornsby. Tattle About the candidates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 11

The wild rush for seats in the B riding of Baulkham Hills Shire Council is the only excitement just now at Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills and Kellyville. The…

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A.j.c. Races. Anniversary Meeting Candidates. Smart Gallops at Randwick

Evening News · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 6

[?] of useful [?] Randwick this morning on the [?]…

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The Waverley Municipal Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 14

Sir,—To-day, Saturday, the 13th inst, elections are to be held to fill certain vacancies caused by the resignation of uldermen from the local council. A number of candidates have…

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Sutherland Shire Elections

The St George Call · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 3

On the 27th of this month, Sutherland Ratepayers have to determine who shall preside over the destinies of the beautiful territory in which they reside for…

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Labor and Elections. the Secretary's View

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 9

The general secretary of tho P.L.L. (Mr. P. C. Evans) yesterday made a statement in reference to the prospects of tho party. Arrangements were in full progress, he said…

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State Elections. Mr. Wade's Seat

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 11

In connection with the probable vacancy in the Gordon electorate that will be Caused by the retirement of Mr.. C. G, Wade, a large number of influential voters, are endeavoring…

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Waverley Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 10

The elections in connection with the extraordinary vacancies in the Waverley and Lawson Wards of the local council will take place to-day between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. The…

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Imperial Parliament Draft of Proposals LONDON

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 1

It is understood that a proposal will soon be published for developing the present Parliament into an Imperial one. The House of Lords will include members…

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Waverley Council Yesterday's By-elections Labor, Candidates Defeated

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 2

A by-election was held in two wards of the Waverley Municipality, yesterday, to fill the extraordinary vacancies created by the recent prosecutions of certain of the aldermen, under…

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Waverley Elections Three Vacancies Filled Yesterday's Poll

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 2

The election of aldermen to fill the vacancies in the Waverley Council caused by the resignations of Aldermen Lamrock, Barnett, and Donald took place yesterday…

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Waverley Council. Result of By-elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 8

At Waverley on Saturday by-elections [?] held to fill the vacancies caused by tha [?] nations of Aldermen Lamrock and Barnett [?] Waverley Ward, and of Aid. Donald for [?]…

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State Finance. Stringency Regareding Loans. May Precipitate an Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 6

Whilst Minister especially in the absence of the Premier, are not inclined to discuss the State's financial position, there can be no doubt that it has been the cause of many…

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Questions for Candidates

The Sun · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 4

The Miranda Progress Association seems to be a live body. It has sent a circular to the candidates for A Riding of the Sutherland Shire, asking these direct questions:--Are you…

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State Elections Report Amuses Ministers "Waiting for Someone to Dive" the Water's Cold

The Sun · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 5

Cabinet Ministers this morning got a good deal of entertainment out of a statement that there is a prospect of a general election in March or April, and the publication of "a…

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State Politics. Question of Elections. Early Statement of Policy

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 4

There is much speculation in political circles as to when the State elections are to be held. Mr. Beeby, Minister for Labor and Industry, speaking recently at Wagga, said that the…

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Sturt By-election. Polling Day, February 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 6

Notwithstanding the fact that instructions had been issued to the Returning Officer for Sturt immediately to telegraph the names of candidates nominated by midday on Saturday…

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"Win-the-election" Party. [?] Much Harness Not Enough Horse

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 4

1 The N.S.W. Attorney-General (Mr. fall), discussing the new party formed by Mr. Hughes In Melbourne last week, said that he was doubtful as to the…

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THE P.L.L. at Work in N.S.W. Preparing for the Elections

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 4

The general secretary of the N.S.W. Political Labor League (Mr. Evans) stated last week that arrangements were in full progress for tightening up the…

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