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Politics & elections, 1917

2,502 stories in Sydney's papers · page 71 of 126

The Farmers' Parliament. Business Paper, 1917 Session. Constitution. 1. Gunbar and Murrumbidgee D.C.

The Land · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 3

That the present method of electing the Executive is not fair or equitable and should be abolished, and the old system by which the Executive were…

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Federal Elections. Final Results

The Land · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 12

The final returns of the overseas vote in connection with the Federal elections reached Melbourne on Monday, and were made available by the Chief Electoral…

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A P.L.L. Candidate Sued. a Verdict for Libel

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 4

At the Inverell (N.S.W.) Quarter Sessions, on Saturday Robt. M'Gowan, proprietor of the "Moree News," claimed £400 damages for libel from Cecil Last,…

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P.p. Board Election

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 8

The election of directors of the Casino P.P. Board caused considerable interest. The Primary Producers' Union nominated four candidates for…

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Taking It Badly. Defeated Candidate on Mr. Hughes

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--At the declaration of the Echuea poll yesterday, Mr. T.M. Power, the defeated Laborite, said that from the time Mr. Hughes took over the leadership…

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Parliament. the Working Class Attitude Towards It

The International Socialist · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 2

The "Sun" counsels "OUR" nation as follows:— It is true that there is a growing democratic demand for speedier popular revision…

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The Chinese Rebellion. Parliament May Be Dissolved. London, Friday Night

Evening News · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 5

[?] from T[?]n states that the [?] has improved, and that the [?] disclaim any intention of overthrowing [?] republic. They say they do not desire the…

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Federal Parliament Opening on Thursday Short Meeting Expected Melbourne

The Sun · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 4

"To put aside all differences of class, creed, or party that now-divide us, in order that Australia may stand a united nation, side by side with Britain and the Allies, and…

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Form of Horses and Tips for Moorefield Echoes of A.J.C. Meeting The Ponies and the Trotters Races To-day at Moorefield Candidates and Their Chances

Arrow · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 1

Moorefield will be the scene of action to-day, and as it is the only inciting set down for the metropolitan area, the attendance will probably be extra large. Special trains at 11.15 (horses)…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 11

In connection with the forthcoming municipal elections it is pointed out that the name, address, and occupation of a candidate must appear on the nomination paper, and…

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Macquarie Election. Poll to Be Challenged

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 12

BATHURST, Friday.--Speaking at the declaration of the Macquarie election poll to-day, Mr. E. S. Carr (National candidate) said that he intended to protest in legal form against…

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The council Election

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 4

It is satisfactory that the Municipal elections are not to pass without public interest. It would not be well even for Aldermen if all…

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Soldiers and Municipal Elections

Evening News · Monday 11 June 1917 · page 4

Mr. E. J. [?] writes from [?] As we are [?]…

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Waverley Municipal Elections

Evening News · Monday 11 June 1917 · page 4

At a large and representative meeting of electors of the [?]…

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Water Board Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 June 1917 · page 7

Ald. G. S. Mallett, one of the representatives in the City Council of Camperdown Ward, and Ald. W. O'Connor, of Gipps Ward, have been nominated for the City Council sent on the…

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New Federal Parliament: Opening Ceremony Outlined

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The opening of the Federal Parliament on Thursday will be attended with a little more ceremony than was originally intended…

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Federal Parliament. Assembles on Thursday. New Conditions Described. Melbourne

Evening News · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 5

When the seventh Commonwealth Parliament assembles on Thursday morning, the party conditions will be entirely new. For the first time in the story of the Commonwealth, the…

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The Great World War From Day to Day. Conscription Call Mr. Irvine's Election Pledga Would Another Referendum Say "Yes."

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 2

At the declaration of the poll In the Flinders (Vic.) election at Dandenong on Saturday afternoon last, Sir Wm. Irvine, the successful Nationalist…

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The Macquarie Election. The Poll to be Challenged

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 4

Speaking at the declaration of the Macquarie election poll at Bathurst (N.S.W.) on Friday. Mr. E. S. Carr (National candidate) said that he intended…

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Waverley Election. the Fight for Nelson Ward

Evening News · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 3

[?] Waverley [?] is engaged in [?]and two tennis…

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