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Politics & elections, 1918

1,824 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 92

Mr. Catts's Costs. Question in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The question of Mr. Catts's costs in the cases brought against him he a Melbourne Court yesterday and dismissed was the subject of a reference in the…

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In and Out of Parliament: How Billy Hughes Can Show His Patriotism. Is Responsible Government Passing Away in Australia? Billy Hughes' Great Chance

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 18

The forthcoming Convention in Melbourne gives Mr. William Morris Hughes his great chance of proving that he possesses that rich vein of patriotism which he is anxious to…

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South Australian Elections. The Result a Decisive Labour Victory

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 27

That the popularity of the Nationalist type of politician is seriously on the wane is an opinion which recent events in the political field forces on the mind of every…

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The Rout of the "Rats." a Significant Feature of the South Australian Elections

The Australian Worker · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 11

The South Australian elections, held last Saturday, lacked no end of interesting and extremely significant features, For a start, THE GENUINE…

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South Australian Elections. Labor Captures Many Seats. All Labor "Rats" Defeated

The Australian Worker · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 16

The South Australian elections were held last Saturday (April 6), and from latest reports to hand it would appear that the Coalitionist "Win-the-War"…

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Federal Parliament Government and Recruiting MELBOURNE

The Sun · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 2

The debate upon Mr. Boyd's motion in the House of Representatives that the Estimates be reduced by £1 was continued this morning…

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The Amateur Gardener Rose Parliament Meets Where and How to Bed the Plants

The Sun · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 7

Rose planting begins this month. April, especially when sunshine alternates with shower, is the best time of the year to set the work done…

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Granville-Auburn-Lid-combe Sewerage Scheme Estimated to Cost £1,602,500. The Act Passed by Parliament

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

Ail Act to sanction the construction of a system of sewerage for Granville, Anburn, and Lidcombe; and for purposes consequent thereon or incidental…

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Bursaries. Successful Candidates

Evening News · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

Twelve [?] adm[?] to secondary [?] have been awarded by the Bern[?] Re[?] Board types the results of the [?] intermet[?]…

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Flinders By-election. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 15

The election for Flinders will take place on May 11…

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Eight Candidates Offer Riverina Labor Party Selection

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 April 1918 · page 4

Nominations for llio Lnbor party selection In connection with the Hlvorlnu Fodornl oloctor- nto closed with the returning ofllcor, Aid. C. J. O'Sulllvan. at Junco on Friday. Tho following…

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Sinn Feinism Petition to Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

The Sun · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 5

Over 75,000 signatures have been attached to the petition protesting against disloyalty and Sinn Felnism. The petition Is to be presented to the Federal Parliament on…

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Field of Politics Commonwealth Parliament Critical Motion Accepted As Censure

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 4

A political "crisis," more or less acute, has arisen in the Commonwealth Parliament owing to the government treating an amendment moved by Mr. Boyd (Vic.)…

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"The Cloven Hoof." Labor's Annual "Thriller." Why the P.L.L. Lost Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 3

"Diabolical and [?]endish conspiracy. Ruin and hunger the cloven boot political [?]botage. The fore[?] are some of the plums so…

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South Australian Elections. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 9

The final figures for the Northern District in the Legislative Connell elections resulted:—Morrow (Liberal), 5609; Mills (Farmers and Settlers' candidate), 4529; Winnal…

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W.a. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 10

PERTH, Tuesday. -- The Legislative Council having adjourned for a month for the elections, the Assembly is clearing off the notice paper which probably will be accomplished in…

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Canadian Parliament. Ottawa, April 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 11

A secret session of Pirliament has been called to discuss the war situation…

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Soldiers' Demonstration March to Parliament House Mr. Hughes Promises Relief MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 5

Several hundred returned soldiers made a demonstration in the city this afternoon. They marched through the principal streets to the steps of Parliament House, whore they…

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Aspendale Park Races Sydney Sires Score the Adelaide Candidates Sport Silk: Country Racing Reviewed

Referee · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 5

It was dull and oppressive on Saturday morning, and signs of a change were apparent. But the rain kept off at Aspendale Park, and so enabled the racing club meeting, so ably…

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Election of a Union Secretary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 12

A special summoned meeting of the Amalgamated Painters' Union was held on Monday night to consider a notice of motion given by Mr. A. Bremner, "That in the opinion of…

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