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Politics & elections, 1918

1,824 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 92

Parramatta Candidates. Hanleyville, Parramatta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 12

Finlayson. Gwen, 1B 2B 3B 4B 7B 12B 20B. Shorter, Elaine Hamilton, 1B 2B 3A 7B 12B [?] HOLME, PARRAMATTA. Cowper, Annie Brownrigg, 1B 2B 3B 6B 7B 12B…

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Bathurst's New Mayor. . Election of Alderman E. T. WEBB

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 13

Alderman E. T. Webb, who has been a member of the Bathurst Municipal Couhpil for 35 years, was, at the meeting of the council on February 6, elected Mayor,'unopposed. This…

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The Rushed Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

Uu to a late Hour on the fateful evening a strong effort was made to induce certain aldermen to stand by the sitting Mayor of Parramatta. When the result was…

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Queensland Elections. Polling Date, March 16

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 27

On another page will be found an article on the coining elections in Queensland. Since it was written the general elections have been fixed for March 16. A…

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SUMMARY. King Opens Parliament--

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 1

The King, accompanied by the Queen and the Prince of Wales, opened the British Parliament on Tuesday. In his speech he said that the German…

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State Parliament. Arbitration Bill Debated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 7

Members of the Legislative-Assembly had an unique experience yesterday afternoon. Less than live minutes were occupied with questions without notice. Not within the…

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State Parliament. Industrial Legislation. Second Reading Debate

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 5

Parliament re-assembled yesterday afternoon in a somewhat subdued atmosphere. The Cabinet crisis had been explained, and the promised statement by the Premier on the local loan…

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Parliament. Opened by King. War's Critical Stage. Empire's Duty. London

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 5

The King opened Parliament yesterday. He was accompanied by the Queen and attended by the Prince of Wales. Australian, New Zealand, and other oversea…

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Britain's Duty. King's Speech. Opening of Parliament Critical Stage of War. London, Feb. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 7

The King opened Parliament accompanied by the Queen, and attended by the Prince of Wales. Australians, New Zealanders, and other oversea troops furnished a mounted…

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Queensland Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 7

Mr. Fohelly, Minister in charge of the electoral department, stated to-day that provision had been made by regulation for every member of the forces who had attained the age…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 9

ALEXANDRIA.—Alderman John Joseph Collins (unanimously). ARMIDALE.—Alderman Alred Purkiss. ASHFIELD.—Alderman John Yeo…

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Intermediate School Examinations Country Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 8

Further results of the examination held last December for the intermediate certificate are announced below. The award of the intermediate certificate marks the successful…

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In and Out of Parliament: Should Our Public Men Look for English Titles? The Kilkenny Cats in Macquarie-street and other Matters of Interest. The Australian Peer

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 23

No one will begrudge Baron Forrest his new title, if it gives him pleasure—and it is the very sort of thing that will give this stout old conservative very great pleasure…

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State Parliament. the Gas Bill. Committee Stage

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 6

The Premier, as soon as the Assembly met 5 yesterday afternoon, made his promised statement on the local loan negotiations for the construction of the Henty-Billabong railway…

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State Parliament. Wheat Elevator Contract. Gas Bill in Committee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, the Premier made a statement with regard to the Henty-Billabong railway line. These proceedings are reported elsewhere…

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Railway Policy. Private Loan Accepted. Henty to Billabong. Statements in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 7

A further meeting of the State Cabinet was held yesterday to discuss the trouble which arose between Ministers with regard to the proposal to build the Henty to Billabong…

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Oakleigh Plate Acceptors Candidates With Chances in Caulfield Sprint

Arrow · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 1

The first big event of the Autumn campaign will be decided on Saturday, when the Oakleigh Plate will be run at Caulfield on the first day of the V.A.T.C. Autumn meeting…

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Queensland Affairs The Coming Elections to Be Held on The-eve Of. St. Patrick's Day

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 4

The date of the general elections in Queensland has been fixed for Saturday March lath. The date for the receipt of. Dominations is February 23rd, and the…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 5

BOMBALA.—Alderman Per[?]y John Jonas (unanimously). CAMDEN.—Ald. G. F. Firmer. COWRA.—Alderman Smith (re-elected)…

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