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Politics & elections, 1918

1,824 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 92

Our London Letter. Labour in England. Dissension. the General Election: a Gloomy Outlook. London, July 20

The Catholic Press · Thursday 12 September 1918 · page 15

A serious split in the political movement of the organised workers is threatened by the project launched the other day for the formation of a distinct Labour Party for…

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Letters to the Worker. Aldermanic Elections

The Australian Worker · Thursday 12 September 1918 · page 23

Dear Worker,— With the approaching aldermanic elections has appeared the announcement that a number of our Labor members of…

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State Parliament Adjourns

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 6

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Fuller) was speaking on the Estimates in the Legislative Assembly last night, when news was received of the death of Sir George Reid. Mr. Fuller,…

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Last Night's Parliament

Evening News · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, last night, the Minister for Works and Railways stated that, although the tramway staff was short, it was found possible to maintain normal services…

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State Parliament. More Estimates Taken

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 7

Sitting, until 3 o'clock on Thursday morning, members of the Legislative Assembly passed the estimates of expenditure of the Treasury and Mines departments. Further progress…

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House Shortage. What Is the Reason? Debate in Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 4

Sir Allen Taylor, resuming the debate in the Legislative Council yesterday on Mr. Ryan's motion urging the Government to remedy the "grave evil" of house shortage in New South…

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Tattersall's Spring Meeting Epsom & Metrop Candidates in Action

Arrow · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 1

Tattersall's Spring meeting on Saturday will provide a very interesting day's racing, for the starters for each event will be large, while for the Novice…

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Wallsend Races To-morrow Form and Prospects of the Candidates

Arrow · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 5

The Wallsend Jockey Club has a good programme for patrons to-morrow. The six events have drawn a fairly good entry, and Handicapper W. C. Quinton's…

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Welter Candidates

Arrow · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 5

D.H.P. won the first division of the Wallsend Welter with 8.5, but failed at M[?]itland and Newcastle, and I would prefer Maggie Yetman, who rarely misses…

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Election Petition Abandoned

The Sun · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 5

Wellington (N.Z.). Friday.--A petition against the election of Mr. H. E. Holland for the Grey seat has been abandoned, consequent on the ruling of the judge on the first…

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Election Appeal. Lloyd George's Scheme. LONDON, [?]

Evening News · Saturday 14 September 1918 · page 1

Many newspapers [?] of the Prime Mi[?] post-war recen[?] notably the [?]…

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The Epsom Candidates

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 14 September 1918 · page 7

No fault can be found with the work being done by the locally-trained candidates for the Epsom Handicap. This refers particularly to Panacre, Fight…

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Our Newcastle Letter. Newcastle Races. Epsom Candidates Doing Well—wallsend Races—the Late E. Woodgate—newcastle Surf Club—the Sailing Season. Newcastle Races. Newcastle

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 14 September 1918 · page 7

The Newcastle Jockey Club's September race meeting came off on Saturday last in showery weather. The morning broke fine, but in the afternoon rain set…

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Our Melbourne Letter. V.A.T.C. RACES. Many Derby and Cup Candidates Out at Caulfield. King Offa Easily Triumphant - Ethiopian Narrowly Beaten - Coq d'Or Hangs Out Badly - Eusebius Wins Well from Dunwil - Outlook and Tragic Star MELBORNE

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 14 September 1918 · page 5

A delightful bright, pleasant afternoon followed a very the September meeting of the V.A.T.C. was brought off under the most desirable…

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South Ward Election Mr. F. M. Vine Returned

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 September 1918 · page 1

Last Saturday wan polling day in connection with the extraordinary municipal election for South Ward, caused by the resignation of ex-Alderman G. Huddleston. Two candidates were…

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Swan By-election. MELBOURNE

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 September 1918 · page 1

Polling for the election to fill the vacancy in the Swan electorate in the House of Representatives will take place on Saturday, October 26, and Friday,…

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State Parliament. All-nigiit Sittings Probable

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 September 1918 · page 6

With the resumption of the sittings of the Legislative Assembly to-morrow it is expected that a series of all-night debates will be practically unavoidable. Unless a special…

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State Parliament. All-night Sittings Ahead. Estimates and Sedition Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 September 1918 · page 4

Mr. Fitzpatrick (Assistant Treasurer) stated yesterday that several all-night sittings of the Legislative Assembly would be necessary during the ensuing fortnight in order to Pass…

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W.A. By-election. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 September 1918 · page 8

A by-election was held on Saturday for the Claremont beat in the Legislative Assembly, the vacancy being due to the retirement through ill-health of Mr. John Stewart.The…

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Federal Parliament. Budget Presentation

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 September 1918 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Monday.--It is now considered unlikely that the Budget will be presented to the Federal Parliament this week. Mr. Watt stated to-night that be doubted…

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