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Politics & elections, 1917

2,502 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 126

State Elections. Fight for Kahibah. Premier Supports Mr Edden Conscription Referendum Unlikely

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--The second ballot fight for Kahibah between Mr. Edden, who has represented the seat for over a quarter of a century, and Captain Connell, a young…

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Federal Elections. Town Hall Meeting. Mr. Hughes to Speak

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 6

A huge rally of supporters of the Win the War party is to be held in the Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday night, when the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) will speak. He will be…

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State Elections. the New Parliament. to Meet on April 17. Second Ballot Dates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 11

The present intention of the State Government is that the new Parliament shall meet on Tuesday, April 17. This will be the seventh day after the return of the writs, the limit…

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The Talk of the Town The N.S.W. Election

The Mirror of Australia · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 6

I was absent from N.S.W. last Saturday, and was unable, therefore, to vote oven as an absentee. I find, however, that the candidate of my choice lost by a…

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The Elections

The Mirror of Australia · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 5

"Elector" writes: I wonder how much longer we are going to put up with the…

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Federal Elections. Ministerial and Opposition. Soldiers' Ballot Papers. London, Friday Evening

Evening News · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 1

Sanator Graot, of New South Wales, has sent of cable message to [?]…

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National Candidates Selections

Evening News · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 4

The latest Federal selections are:—Check, R [?] Hume, F.S.S. Falktoer; [?]…

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To-day's Election. Second Ballots at Gordch and Kahibah

Evening News · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 4

Second [?] are[?]…

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The Conning Tower the Results of the Elections

The Methodist · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 9

IN our last issue we expressed our views concerning the situation that faced the State of New South Wales, in connection with the election then pending. On Saturday last New South Wales recorded its verdict,…

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Illawarra Federal Election

The St George Call · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 5

At a Conference of Delegates held at Wollongong, on Thursday afternoon, it was decided to recommend Mr. Hector Lamond to the National Executive…

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National Candidates. Further N.s.w. Selections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 12

The campaign committee of the Win the War party met again last night, when finality was reached in the selection of candidates for in number of Federal electorates. A number of…

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Today's Second Ballots. the Candidates. Gordon

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 12

Both candidates for Gordon are barristers Mr. Bavin (endorsed Nationalist) is a native of New Zealand and son of the Rev. Rainsford Bavin, a well-known…

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Federal Elections. "Nothing Fresh." Mr. Cook on Mr. Tudor's Speech

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 12

"I have read Mr. Tudor's speech" said Mr. Cook, Minister for the navy, yesterday, "and have looked in vain to find anything at all of fresh interest to the country. certain promises…

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Middle Harbour Election Dr. Arthur's Great Win

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 5

The Middle Harbour Election passed of very quietly, most noticeable feature being the great number of…

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The Alliance and the Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 8

Sir,—Surely after the conduct of the N.S.W. Alliance in these elections a large majority of reasonably minded people will have lost faith in their methods, and will be inclined to vote…

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Federal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 14

On Thursday night, after a protracted and Animated discussion in a well-attended meeting of the electorate council for the Parkes constituency (Ashfield, Burwood, Drummoyne…

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The Cumberland Argus AND Fruitgrowers' Advocate. with which are incorporated The Cumberland Mercury, River Times, Weekly Advance, Cumberland Free Press and Ryde Electorate Press. Parramatta, March 31, 1917. Election Lessons

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 2

IN connection with the Granville election, a sufficient number of absent votes have been counted to indicate that there will be no second ballot. There…

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Notes and Criticisms on the Recent Election. What Happened at Granville. Disclosing the Silent Workings in Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 11

There are about 700 absentee votes for Ryde electorate to be counted before the final returns can be announced. So far the voting is: Hutchison 2534, McIntosh…

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Gabra-vale. Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 5

Already candidates are in the field for the June municipal elections, There is a probability of Aldermen Mitchell, Asimus and Crompton retiring, but new…

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