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Politics & elections, 1918

1,824 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 92

In and Out of Parliament. Higgs on Hughes. "He Would Wreck the British Empire If Allowed to Lead It." Doctor Hughes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 27

Cardiff has made Billy Hughes a Doctor of Laws for reasons best known to the local University, and we are told that he is one of our great men. How true is it that a…

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Our London Letter. Notes. The Peace by Negotiation Candidate

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 6

The outstanding event of the week-end was tho very substantial number of votes polled by tho "peace by negotiation" candidate who was defeated in the Keighley…

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Christian Brothers (Waverley) Old Boys' Union. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 7

The above Union hold its annual meeting at the College, Waverley, on Sunday, 14th inst., and proved to bo the most successful held for some time, there being a large…

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Electioneering

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 47

Some years ago a French lawyer aspired to represent his department in the Corp Legislatif. He was firmly persuaded that tho empire, already rather tottering, stood…

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Burrangong. Candidate to Be Selected

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 4

YOUNG, Wednesday.--A conference of the National League in the Burrangong electorate met at Young. Mr. Fuller, Chief Secretary, and Mr..Archdale Parkhill were present…

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Elections in Britain

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 4

It is now obvious that a general election in Great Britain must take place within the present year. The position of the present Parliament is practically impossible. War…

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British Elections. London

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 5

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

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South Australian Parliament. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 6

The new session of the State Parliament opened to-day. The Governor's Speech, after referring to the war situation, expressed deep appreciation to the members of the…

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Marry Lauder to Stand for Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 7

Harry Lauder, the comedian, will stand at the next general election against either Philip Snowden or Ramsay MacDonald. Mr. Snowden, a Socialist, in Labour…

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Australian Hurdle Race Prominent Candidates Discussed

Arrow · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 1

Pistolier put in such a finishing run when he beat Westendale in the Leamington Hurdle Race at Caulfield that he is now first favorite for the Australian…

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The Big Spring Handicaps Rosehill Form of Candidates

Arrow · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 1

The withdrawal of Amadis from the Flying Handicap, at Rosehill. was dis­appointing to those who went there to turn up his chances in the Epsom,…

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Cessnock Races To-morrow Form and Prospects of the Candidates

Arrow · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 5

Cessnock will be the meeting-place of Northern racegoers to-morrow. Five events are set down, and some keen racing should be witnessed…

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The Welter Candidates

Arrow · Friday 26 July 1918 · page 5

These that demand consideration in the Welter Handicap are : Ayr Girl, Rexorollo, Noble Persian, Lady Hatan, My-soli, and Miss Powhatan. Noble Persian…

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Electoral Uniformity. Federal Parliament May Shortly Consider

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 July 1918 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Friday.--During his visit to Sydney and Queensland, Mr. Glynn, Minister in Charge of Electoral Matters, will confer with State Ministers on the question of…

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Spring Handicap Candidates a Guide to Form

The Sun · Sunday 28 July 1918 · page 7

The 43rd edition of J. J. Miller's "Sporting Annual just issued contains an interesting fund of up-to-date sporting information. To those who take even a passing interest in…

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Federal Elections. Preferential Voting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 July 1918 · page 6

Mr. P. M'M. Glynn, K.C., Commonwealth Minister for Home and Territories, discussed on Saturday with a "Herald" representative the recent decision of the Federal…

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In Parliament. Will Nationalist Members Divide?

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 30 July 1918 · page 2

The price-fixing of meat is not over and done with yet. It is only beginning. and there may be some interesting developments in several directions…

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Purchase of a Farm. Complaint In Victorian parliament

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 30 July 1918 · page 3

In the. Victorian Legislative Assembly last week, Mr. Clough referred to a piece of land that had been purchased by the government for a soldier's farm near…

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State Parliament. Proposed Further Adjournment. Police Royal Commission

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 July 1918 · page 4

The State Parliament due to reassemble next Tuesday week, August 13, hut according to a statement made by the Premier, yesterday it is proposed to adjourn almost…

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Recruiting. Members of Parliament at Work. Another Adjournment Likely

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 July 1918 · page 6

A large number of the members of the State National party are now engaged in the recruiting campaign, and each day adds to the list. During this week and next most of…

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