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Politics & elections, 1917

2,502 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 126

Federal Elections. Caucus and the Elections. Where the Responsibility Is

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 5

"There is one portion of Mr. Catts' statement, as published in this morning's Daily Telegraph, to which I wish to direct special attention," said Senator Millen yesterday…

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Wheat Board Election. a Costly Farce

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 8

It may appear to he good democratic principle to provide for the farmers In the wheat pool in the four States concerned to elect their representative to the Central Wheat Hoard by…

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Parliament Prorogued

The Sun · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 5

A special proclamation was issued this afternoon proroguing. Parliament till May 22. The House, however, will not meet before July, and may not meet till August…

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Life of Parliament Not the Time for Elections LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day. Mr. Bonar Law (Loader of the House), in moving the second reading of the bill prolonging the life of Parliament until November 30, said…

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British Parliament. Providing Man Power. the Agricultural Industry

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday,--The Central Nows Agency says there is some doubt as to whether the Government will be able to reckon on general support for the forthcoming proposals…

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State Parliament. Opened by Commission. Mr. Cohen Elected Speaker

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 10

Although robbed of much of Its usual spectacular effect, because of the absence of the Governor, the opening of the 24th State Parliament at noon yesterday attracted a large…

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Parliament. the First Session. Mr. J. J. Cohen Elected. Speaker

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 11

With the absolute minimum of ceremony, the 21th Parliament of New South Wales was opened yesterday by Commission in the hands of the President of the Legislative…

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Federal Elections Lang Electorate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 10

A meeting in support of the Nationalist candidates for the Senate and of the candidature of Mr. W. E." Johnson for the Lang electorate was held at the Empire Picture Theatre,…

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P.l.l. Executive Criticised by League Disgusted Candidates

The Sun · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 7

The P.L.L. executive came in for strong criticism by members of the Rozelle P.L.L. last night. A letter was received from the executive, referring to the nomination papers…

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The Elections Approaching

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 8

In little more than two weeks the country will be culled upon to elect Its National Legislature for another three years. The conditions in which the new Parliament has…

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The Parkes Election. Mr. Bruce Smith's Candidature. His Parliamentary Associations

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 8

"O, sweet content!" Mr, Bruce Smith is not to be instinctively associated with, the older poetry. He might be mare justly bracketed with the Parramatta…

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Federal Elections. Campaign Proceeding. National Rally

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 9

A rally in connection with the National campaign will take place in the Sydney Town Hall to-morrow evening. The speakers will be Mr. W. A. Watt, Federal Minister for…

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State Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 6

The State Parliament was yesterday prorogued till Tuesday, May 22. It is understood that the Houses will not be called together till late in [?] or early in August…

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British Parliament Prolonged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 7

[?] moving the second reading of the Extension of the Life of Parliament Bill in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Mr. Boner Law said that we had…

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Life of Parliament. British Measure. Proposed Extension Agreed To

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--A meeting of the Nationalist party, before the sitting of the House of Commons to-day, decided to oppose the second rending of the bill to extend tho life of…

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N.s.w. Parliament Opened Mr. Holman Leaves for England

The Australian Worker · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 21

The New South Wales Parliament was opened on Tuesday. The Governor was not present, and the ceremony was performed by three Commissioners. Mr. J. J…

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In and Out of Parliament: Billy Hughes As the New Political Joss of Bruce Smith and Co. the Strange Spectacles Which the Federal Elections Are Providing. Decks Cleared for Action

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 18

The holidays over, the political decks are cleared for action, and the booming of the big guns is already heard. It promises, however, to be a fairly quiet Federal election,…

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Federal Elections. Monster of Disloyalty Crushed. Mr. Holman at Cootamundra

Evening News · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 4

At Cootamundra on Wednesday night the Premier Mr. Holman was tendered an official welcome at the [?] Mr. Holman said he was glad of the…

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N.s.w. Elections. Completion of Second Ballot Contests. Two Members Defeated

The Australian Worker · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 5

Last Saturday saw finality reached in the New South Wales elections, when the last of the second ballot contests were decided. As a result three Nationalists and…

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Labor's Candidates. Some of the Men Carrying the Flag. Mr. A. Blakeley

The Australian Worker · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 5

Mr. Arthur Blakeley, selected Labor candidate for the Darling seat, was born at Gilberton, South Australia, 31 years ago. Commencing as a wage-earner at…

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