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Politics & elections, 1917

2,502 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 126

Federal Elections Queensland Senate Selections BRISBANE

The Sun · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 3

In connection with Mr. John Adamson's nomination for the Senate, he says he decided not to stand without the Prime Minister's endorsement. He had his withdrawal…

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State Elections. To-day's Second Ballot

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 13

To-day there will be a second ballot election in the Durham electorate, the candidates being Mr. W. Bennatt (Independent) and Mr. W. Brown (National)…

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Federal Election Nominations Received. PARRAMATTA

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 6

The noting Parramatta returning officer has received nomination of candidates for Parramatta vacancy in the Federal House of Representative as follows…

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The Hawkesbury Election Second Ballot Contest

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 2

In furtherance of his prospects in the Second Ballot (or final) contest for representation of the Hawkesbury, Electorate, Mr Bruce Walker…

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Federal Elections Mr. Carr at Penrith

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 2

At the Temperance Mall, Penrith, on Friday evening or last week, Mr 12 S Carr. candidate of the National Party for the Macquarie Electorate,…

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State Parliament Meets This Month Probable Appointments

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 April 1917 · page 2

The State Parliament is to meet on Tuesday, April 17. The first session will he a short one, the really business session being' due to open about July…

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The Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 April 1917 · page 9

It is announced in Orders that members of the A.I.F. who apply for permission to stand as candidates for Parliament will be given leave of absence without pay for the time that…

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Federal Elections Issues Before the People Defined by Mr. Hughes the Empire or the P.l.l

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 April 1917 · page 3

The electors of N.S. Wales, in common with the electors of the other States of the Commonwealth, have an important duty to discharge on May 5. On this day the whole of…

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Federal Elections Queensland Senate Selections BRISBANE

The Sun · Sunday 8 April 1917 · page 2

In connection with Mr. John Adamson's nomination for the Senate, he says he decided not to stand without the Prime Minister's endorsement. He had his withdrawal…

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State Politics. Getting Ready for Parliament. Mr. Holman's Trip

Evening News · Monday 9 April 1917 · page 3

[?] Cabinet were in [?] this morning [?] the Premier at the Treasure [?] business-sheet was discussed [?] 10 open next week…

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Durham Election. Independent Candidate Elected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 April 1917 · page 8

The second ballot for Durham took place on Saturday. According to the figures supplied by the returning officer for the electorate, through the…

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Dalley's Great Memory Sparks from the Elections

The Globe and Sunday Times War Pictorial · Monday 9 April 1917 · page 2

William Bede Dalley. N.S. Wales Attorney-General in the eighties and nineties, was one of our most brilliant Australian orators. Dr. Badham, Chancellor of the Sydney University,…

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Federal Elections. Absent Voters. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 April 1917 · page 8

The Chief Commonwealth Electoral officer (Mr. Oldham) stated yesterday that now that the nominations have been declared, electors who are leaving for oversea parts may record…

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Federal Elections. Labor Attacked. Mr. Hughes's Vigorous Speech

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 April 1917 · page 4

INVERELL, Saturday. -- Mr. Hughes arrived at Inverell this afternoon, and was accorded a civic welcome by the Mayor and aldermen, shire presidents, and councillors of the…

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Meeting of Parliament. Mr. Holman's Trip

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 4

Parliament is to meet on April 17. but beyond arranging Supply it is not likely that any matters of moment Will be considered. The Premier originally intended to leave…

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Licensed Surveyors' Exams. Successful Candidates

Evening News · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 3

At an examination of candidates for licence to survey, conducted by the Surveyors' Board at the Department of lands, the following gentleman were successful, and have been…

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Federal Elections. the Prime Minister. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 6

The Prime Minister arrived in Brisbane tonight, and will address a public meeting in the Exhibition Hall to-morrow night in support of the Nationalist candidates for the Brisbane…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Hughes in Brisbane. Enthusiastic Receptions

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 4

BRISBANE, Monday.--The Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, who was cheered by crowds at every station en route, reached Brisbane tonight, being welcomed by the Mayor (Aid…

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N.S.W. Political Position Mr. Holman Will Pay a Visit to London. Parliament Meets

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 11 April 1917 · page 3

The N.S.W. Parliament is to meet on April 17th, but beyond arranging for supply, it is not likely that any matters of moment will be considered…

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Why the Prime Minister Advocated Conscription the Amazing Treachery of Labor Members of the Federal Parliament. They Voted for Australia's Doom

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 11 April 1917 · page 1

Was it any wonder, when Mr. Hughes returned from. London with the knowledge burdening his mind and heart that at any moment a Russian revolution…

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