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Politics & elections, 1918

1,824 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 92

The Farmers' Parliament. Third Day. Wednesday, July 10. Re-registration of Disloyal Unions

The Land · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 2

Mr. E. S. Twigg (Cowra moved— "That this conference protest against the action of State Ministers in re-registering disloyal unions in the hope that…

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The Welter Candidates

Arrow · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 5

Trigon has been given 9.10 for the Welter, for which there are 30 entrants. Apparently he has been spelling since October, but if in form could not be…

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Boolaroo Races To-morrow Form and Prospects of the Candidates

Arrow · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 5

The Boolaroo Race Club will cater for Northern racegoers to-morrow. Six races will be decided and for each a representative entry has been secured…

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Ministers before Conference Election of Officers. a Vigourous and Successful Gathering

The Land · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 2

Our report of the Conference proceedings was carried over from lust week at the point, where delegates were discussing the re-registration of unions. In our columns to-day readers will find interesting debates demonstrating that the Conference has lost none of its vigour…

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Election of Executive. the System Attacked

The Land · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 13

On Friday afternoon Mr. A. G. Manning (Executive) drew attention to the fact that some dissatisfaction was being voiced 'among delegates regarding…

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General Election Predicted London, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 5

"The Times" lobbyist states that the party whips anticipate a general election in November, and say that it is impossible for it to be much longer delayed…

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Width of Tyres. Exhibit at Parliament House

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 July 1918 · page 10

An exhibit for the purpose of illustrating the proposals of the Government under the Local Government Bill with respect to the width of tyres was placed in position at Parliament…

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Prohibition Motion for Parliament Debate When House Meets

The Sun · Saturday 20 July 1918 · page 6

The Acting- Premier (Mr. Fuller) stated to- day that, in accordance with the promise given by him at the close of last session, the Government would arrange that Mr…

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English Politics. General Election Expected. LONDON, Friday Night

Evening News · Saturday 20 July 1918 · page 1

Political prep[?] foreshadow a general election to the [?] The new register will be ready by October 1, after which date over a minor crisis might be sufficient to…

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Glebe Council Election

Evening News · Saturday 20 July 1918 · page 3

The election of a alderman in the [?] on Glebe Municipal Council caused by the death of Alderman r[?] will he held on Monday, the candidates being Henry [?]…

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Prohibition by Bare Majority Parliament Will Early Discuss Motion in Favor of Simple Majority Liquor Vote

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 July 1918 · page 3

An important announcement on the liquor question was made yesterday by Mr. Fuller, the Chief Secretary. The Minister stated that in accordance…

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The Progressives and Their Aims Will Select Their Own Candidates To Help Nationalists, Not To Harm Them

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 July 1918 · page 8

"The Press of Sydney," yesterday remarked Mr. Trethowan, M.L.C., president of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, "altogether misunderstands the…

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British Election May Come Soon If Germans Make Peace Effort, Lloyd George May Consult Country LONDON, Saturday Morning

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 July 1918 · page 1

Political prophets foreshadow a general election in the late Autumn. The new register will be ready on October 1, and after that even a minor crisis might…

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Prohibition. Bare Majority Proposal. Parliament to Consider

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 July 1918 · page 4

Mr. Fuller, Acting- Premier, stated yesterday that. in accordance with a promise made at the close of last session, the Government will arrange for Mr. Bruntnell's motion affirming the…

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British Election Probable

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 July 1918 · page 7

Political prophets foreshadow a general election late in the autumn. The now register will be ready on October 1, after which even a minor crisis might precipitate a…

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British Elections. Getting Ready. London

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 July 1918 · page 5

Political prophets foreshadow a general election late In the autumn. The new register will be ready on October 1. after which even a minor crists precipitate n dissolution…

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Spring Events Candidates Several Successful at the Rosehill Meeting

Referee · Wednesday 24 July 1918 · page 1

Among the horses entered for the more important handicaps of the Spring were several which ran at Rosehill on Saturday. Five of these were winners, while…

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British General Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 July 1918 · page 9

The "Daily Chronicle's" Parliamentary correspondent says that a general election this year, probably the first-week in December, is now accepted as a certainty. In view of the…

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Autumn Election "Times" Advises Premier London, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 24 July 1918 · page 1

"The Times" in a leading article to-day says: "With the glorious French drive and the overwhelming American intervention the…

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General Election. Probably in December. London

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 July 1918 · page 9

The "Daily Chronicle's" parliamentary correspondent says:--A general election this year, probably in the first week of December, is now accepted as a…

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