Guide to the [Ephemera relating to Australian federal election campaigns between 1913 and 1919]
FC13.19131919
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Collection Summary
- Title
- [Ephemera relating to Australian federal election campaigns between 1913 and 1919]
- Date Range
- 1913 - 1919
- Collection Number
- FC13.19131919
- Extent
- 1 collection
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- Printed Collections
Introduction
Scope and Contents
This collection covers ephemera produced for the Australian federal election campaigns held between 1913 and 1919; including the federal elections of 31 May 1913, 5 September 1914, 5 May 1917, and 13 December 1919. As well as the following by-elections: Grampians (27 October 1917) and Flinders (11 May 1918). The collection covers mainly printed materials issued by the parties and independents for both Houses of Parliament. The range of ephemera includes leaflets, flyers, pamphlets, envelopes, newspaper cuttings, booklets, tickets, and postcards.
Content advisory notice:
Please be aware that you may see certain words, descriptions or depictions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive. Including terms and descriptions relating to people with disabilities, the White Australia Policy and people of colour.
Item Descriptions
Class 1913. Federal election campaign, 31 May 1913
Series. House of Representatives
Fowler, James, Liberal, Division of Perth, WA, 1913 (File)
Vote For The Liberal Candidates, c. 1913 (Item 1913/1) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
1 postcard.
Postcard encouraging the public to vote for James Fowler for the House of Representative and William Butcher, Charles Davies and William Nairn for the Senate.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS / To the Electors of the Perth Division, House of Representatives, c. 1913 (Item 1913/2) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Flyer advocating against Labor's referendum vote and lists Labor's failings in government. Also encourages the public to vote for James Fowler for the House of Representatives and William Butcher, Charles Davies and William Nairn for the Senate.
Johnson, William, Labor, Division of Robertson, NSW, 1913 (File)
Commonwealth Elections, 1913 / Electors of Robertson Federal Electorate, c. 1913 (Item 1913/3) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Large leaflet encouraging the public to vote for William James Johnson for the House of Representatives and John Grant, Isaac Smith and David Watson for the Senate.
Series. Political Parties
Australian Labor Party, 1913 (File)
The Fusion And The Farmer / Who are Backing the Fusion?, c. 1913 (Items 1913/6) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
6 leaflets.
Leaflet encouraging the public to vote for the Senate candidates J. Barnes, A. N. McKissock and E.J. Russell. 6 copies.
More Fusion Misrepresentation / Uniform Industrial Conditions Bogey / Commonwealth will NOT be Regulated from Canberra or Melbourne, c. 1913 (Items 1913/7) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet encouraging the public to vote for the Labor Senate candidates J. Barnes, A. N. McKissock, and E. J. Russell. 2 copies.
More Fusion Misrepresentation / Uniform Industrial Conditions Bogey, c. 1913 (Items 1913/8) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet, 1 flyer.
Leaflet encouraging the public to vote for the Labor Senate candidates J. Barnes, A. N. McKissock, and E. J. Russell. Inside the leaflet was a flyer titled: "Electors of Yarra / Mis-Statements Answered / Don't be misled by anti-Labour Fusion Statements." Flyer encourages the public to vote for Frank Tudor for the House of Representatives.
Let Facts Speak For Themselves / Two Years of Labor Government, c. 1913 (Items 1913/9) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet encouraging the public to vote for the Senate candidates Barnes, McKissock and Russell.
Let The Facts Speak For Themselves / Two Years' Labor Government, c. 1913 (Item 1913/10) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging the public to vote for the Senate candidates John Grant, Isaac Smith and David Watson. Includes graphs highlighting Labor's various successes.
Liberal Party of Australia, 1913 (File)
An Insolent Proposal / The Inconsistency… of the Caucus Party / Sauce for the Labor Goose is not necessarily Sauce for the Liberal Gander, c. 1913 (Item 1913/13) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Content advisory notice: Please be aware that you may see certain words, descriptions or depictions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Leaflet advocating against Labor's referendum vote. Also encourages the public to vote for Hon Sir Albert Gould, Hon Edward Millen and Charles Oakes for the Senate.
Class 1914. Federal Election Campaign, 5 September 1914
Series. House of Representatives
O'Malley, King, Labor, Division of Darwin, TAS, 1914 (File)
Federal Elections Darwin Electorate / King O'Malley / Championing the Rights of the People, c. 1914 (Items 1914/2) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet listing King O'Malley's policies. Encourages the electorate of Darwin, Tasmania to vote for King O'Malley for the House of Representatives and James Guy, James Long, James McDonald, Hon David O'Keefe, Rudolph Ready and William Shoobridge for the Senate. 2 copies.
Yarrington, Stanley, Liberal Party, Division of Cook, NSW, 1914 (File)
Cook Electorate / To The Electors, c. 1914 (Item 1914/3) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet includes letter from Rev. S. D. Yarrington encouraging the public to vote for Yarrington for the House of Representatives. Also encourages the public to vote for the Liberal six for the Senate - Francis Coen, the Hon Sir Albert Gould, the Hon Edward Millen, Charles Oakes, Herbert Pratten and Arthur Trethowan.
Series. Senate
Barker, Stephen, Labor, VIC, 1914 (File)
Trades Hall Council, c. 1914 (Item 1914/25) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging the public to vote for the following Victorian Labor candidates: Stephen Barker, Albert Blakey, and Hon. Edward Findley. Includes a reprint of An Inquisitive Boy : Discusses the Coal Question with his Pa written by Stephen Barker on the 20th of December, 1909.
Series. Political Parties
Australian Labor Party, 1914 (File)
The Call To Duty, c. 1914 (Item 1914/4) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Flyer listing the problems with The Fusion (the merger of the Protectionist Party and the Anti-Socialist Party forming the Liberal Party). Encourages the public to vote for the Labor Party for the House of Representatives and Albert Gardiner, John Grant, Allan McDougall, Arthur Rae, Isaac Smith and David Watson for the Senate.
Famine Prices / Abolition of Price Regulations, c. 1914 (Items 1914/5) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Flyer promising to fix price fixing under the current government. Also calls for the public to vote for Labor of the House of Representatives and Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson for the Senate. 2 copies.
Pensions In Peril!! / Cook-Irvine Fusion Convicted / The Mask Of Hypocrisy Torn Off, c. 1914 (Item 1914/6) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet criticising the Cook-Irvine pension legislation; with the Australian Labor Party promising to rescue the pension for Australians. Flyer also encourages the public to vote for the Australian Labor Party for the House of Representatives and Albert Gardiner, John Grant, Allan McDougall, Arthur Rae, Isaac Smith and David Watson for the Senate.
Liberal Party of Australia, 1914 (File)
Wives and Mothers / Remember these Facts!, c. 1914 (Item 1914/8) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising the 'wins' under a Liberal government and the issues with a Labor Socialist government. Encourages the public to vote for the Liberal senate six - Francis Coen, the Hon Sir Albert Gould, the Hon Edward Millen, Charles Oakes, Herbert Pratten and Arthur Trethowan.
Old Age Pensions will be Raised by the Liberals, c. 1914 (Item 1914/9) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising the Liberal policy of increasing old age pensions. Encourages the public to vote for the Liberal six for the Senate - Francis Coen, the Hon Sir Albert Gould, the Hon Edward Millen, Charles Oakes, Herbert Pratten and Arthur Trethowan.
The Liberal And Farmers' Candidates / Who Solicit Your Votes On Saturday, September 5th, 1914, c. 1914 (Items 1914/10) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
5 flyers.
Flyer instructing the electors of Western Australia in how to vote in the federal election. Flyer encourages the public to vote for Sir John Forrest, James M Fowler, Thomas J Briggs and Henry Gregory for the House of Representatives and William J. Butcher, William E. Dempster, Charles F. J. North, Victor P. H. Spencer, John Thomson and George L Throssell. 5 copies.
DISLOYALTY! / Traitors in the Ranks, c. 1914 (Item 1914/11) - Box 3
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet claiming Labor men are 'disloyal' to Australia concerning issues around the Australian flag, national anthem, the Navy and the British Empire.
Australia's Defence / The Sound Policy of Liberalism AS COMPARED WITH Labor's Cutting-down Attitude, c. 1914 (Item 1914/12) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Flyer with the speech of Senator The Hon. Edward D. Millen, Minister of Defence, at North Sydney, on July 31, 1914.
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing / PRECEPT versus EXAMPLE / Some of Labor's Most Notorious Accomplishments, c. 1914 (Items 1914/13) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting recent Labor failings. Also encourages the public to vote for the Liberal six for the Senate - Francis Coen, the Hon Sir Albert Gould, the Hon Edward Millen, Charles Oakes, Herbert Pratten and Arthur Trethowan. 2 copies.
Fair Play! / Equal Opportunities According to Merit, c. 1914 (Item 1914/14) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting Liberal policy for equal employment opportunities. Also encourages the public to vote for the Liberal six for the Senate - Francis Coen, the Hon Sir Albert Gould, the Hon Edward Millen, Charles Oakes, Herbert Pratten and Arthur Trethowan.
Vote for your Local Liberal Ministerial Candidate for the House of Representatives, c. 1914 (Item 1914/15) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer featuring comic about the Australian Naval ships. Also encourages the public to vote for Best, M'Cay and Trenwith for the Senate.
An Eleventh Hour Political Dodge Frustrated! / To The Electors of Cook, c. 1914 (Item 1914/16) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Stanley D. Yarrington's response to Mr James H. Catts' pamphlet in which Yarrington issued a writ against Catts and 'The Worker" print.
How The Workers Are Treated / Testimony of Union Secretaries / Bad Treatment under LABOR Government, c. 1914 (Item 1914/17) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting the poor treatment of workers by the Labor government and praise for the Liberal government's handling of workers. Also encourages the public to vote for the Liberal six for the Senate - Francis Coen, Hon Sir Albert Gould, Hon Edward Millen, Charles Oakes, Herbert Pratten and Arthur Trethowan.
More Taxation for the Farmers! / Some Perturbing Proposals!, c. 1914 (Item 1914/18) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising the higher taxation for farmers under a Labor government. Also encourages the public to vote for the Liberal six for the Senate - Francis Coen, Hon Sir Albert Gould, Hon Edward Millen, Charles Oakes, Herbert Pratten and Arthur Trethowan.
POLICY of the LIBERAL PARTY / Federal Elections, 1914, c. 1914 (Items 1914/19) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet advertising Liberal policies for the Federal Election including discussion of the White Australia policy. 2 copies.
Wife - Are You Listening? / HIGH COST OF LIVING, c. 1914 (Items 1914/20) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the high cost living due to the Labor governments high taxation policies. Also encourages the public to vote for the Liberal six for the Senate - Francis Coen, the Hon Sir Albert Gould, the Hon Edward Millen, Charles Oakes, Herbert Pratten and Arthur Trethowan. 2 copies.
You Wage Earners! / These facts Are For You!, c. 1914 (Items 1914/21) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the increase in wages due to the Labor government. Also encourages the public to vote for the Liberal six for the Senate - Francis Coen, the Hon Sir Albert Gould, the Hon Edward Millen, Charles Oakes, Herbert Pratten and Arthur Trethowan. 3 copies.
Launceston / Vote "No" League, c. 1914 (Item 1914/22) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising a meeting addressed by T. J. Earley and E. J. Price against conscription.
Class 1917. Federal Election Campaign, 5 May 1917
Series. House of Representatives
Blakeley, Arthur, Labor, Division of Darling, NSW, 1917 (File)
Federal - Elections / Darling Electorate Campaign / Arthur Blakeley / Selected Labor & No-Conscription Candidate for the Darling, c. 1917 (Item 1917/2) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising meetings with addresses by Arthur Blakeley at Beni, Ballimore, Boomley, Mundooran, Cobbora, Dunedoo, Bodangora, Maryvale and Narromine. Also encourages the public to vote for Peter Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson for the Senate.
Federal - Elections / Darling Electorate Campaign / Arthur Blakeley / Selected Labor & No-Conscription Candidate for the Darling, C. 1917 (Item 1917/3) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising meetings with address by Arthur Blakeley at Mogriguy, Eumungerie, Girilambone, Nyngan, Nymagee, Warren, Trangie and Cobar. Also encourages the public to vote for Peter Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson for the Senate.
Federal - Elections / Darling Electorate Campaign / Arthur Blakeley / Selected Labor & No-Conscription Candidate for the Darling, c. 1917 (Item 1917/4) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising meetings with address by Arthur Blakeley at Narromine, Collie, Gilgandra, Gular, Coonamble and Dubbo. Also encourages the public to vote for Peter Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson for the Senate.
Federal - Elections / Darling Electorate Campaign / Arthur Blakeley / Selected Labor & No-Conscription Candidate for the Darling, c. 1917 (Item 1917/5) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising meetings with address by Arthur Blakeley at Peak Hill, Tottenham, Dandaloo, Trangie, Warren, Quambone, Coonamble, Gilgandra and Geurie. Also encourages the public to vote for Peter Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson for the Senate.
Foster, Alfred William, Labor, Division of Balaclava, VIC, 1917 (File)
The Imperial Conference and Other Matters / "Win-The-War" Humbugs, c. 1917 (Item 1917/7) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 photocopy.
Photocopy of a flyer criticising the Liberal Government's war efforts and lack of representation at the Imperial Conference, England. Encourages the public to vote for the Victorian Labor senate candidates: Albert Blakey, the Hon Edward Findley and Andrew McKissock for the Senate. Written by A. W. Foster.
"Win-The-War" Humbugs / By A. W. Foster, c. 1917 (Item 1917/8) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising the Hughes governments lack of success in dealing with the war. Encourages the public to vote for the Victorian Labor senate candidates: Albert Blakey, the Hon Edward Findley and Andrew McKissock for the Senate.
The Imperial Conference and Other Matters / By A. W. Foster, c. 1917 (Items 1917/9) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer criticising the lack of representation at the Imperial Conference. Encourages the public to vote for the Victorian Labor senate candidates: Albert Blakey, the Hon Edward Findley and Andrew McKissock for the Senate. 2 copies.
Secret Juntas / by A. W. Foster, c. 1917 (Items 1917/10) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer examining the Fusionist argument that the Labor government is a secret junta. Encourages the public to vote for the Victorian Labor senate candidates: Albert Blakey, the Hon Edward Findley and Andrew McKissock for the Senate. 3 copies.
Russell, David, Labor, Division of Flinders, VIC, 1917 (File)
"Wealth Must Bear Its Share" / Another Pledge Gone Overboard, c. 1917 (Item 1917/12) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer calling for the public to protest the war-time profits tax of the National Government. Also encourages the public to vote for David Russell for the House of Representatives.
Williams, Arthur, Labor, Division of Riverina, NSW 1917 (File)
Chanter's Attack on Farmers / A Set of Shirkers, c. 1917 (Item 1917/14) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer arguing against conscription and Mr Chanter from the Nationalist Party. Encourages the public to vote for A.A. Williams for the House of Representatives and Peter Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson.
Series. The Senate
Thomas, John, Nationalist, NSW, 1917 (File)
Why I Am Standing As A National Candidate For The Senate / By Josiah Thomas, c. 1917 (Item 1917/15) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 booklet.
Booklet outlining Josiah Thomas's reasons for becoming a senate candidate. Encourages the public to vote for Edward Millen, Herbert Pratten and the Hon Josiah Thomas for the Senate.
Series. Political Parties
Australian Labor Party, 1917 (File)
Throttled and Misrepresented, c. 1917 (Item 1917/16) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer arguing against conscription. Encourages the public to vote for Labor and No-Conscription for the House of Representatives and for the NSW Labor senate candidates: Peter Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson.
Federal Elections, 1917 / Australian Labor Party's Manifesto / To the People of Australia and our Soldiers and Sailors Abroad, c. 1917 (Items 1917/17) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet outlining the Labor Party's policies on various topics including the War, Naval and Military expenditure and the extensions of Federal powers. 2 copies.
Wheat Payments, c. 1917 (Items 1917/18) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer promoting higher pay for Australian farmers under a Labor government. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor senate candidates: Peter Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson. 2 copies.
Our Brave Soldiers, c. 1917 (Items 1917/19) - Box 4
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer promoting jobs and repatriation schemes for returned Australian soldiers under a Labor government. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor senate candidates: Peter Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson. 2 copies.
Labor's War Work, c. 1917 (Items 1917/20) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer listing Labor's war policies. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor senate candidates: Peter Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson. 2 copies.
Electoral System Attacked, c. 1917 (Item 1917/21) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing Cook-Irvine Fusion policies that would alter the Electoral system against the Labor party. Encourages the public to vote for Labor as a way to protect individual liberties. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor senate candidates: Peter Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson.
Hughes-Irvine Bogies, c. 1917 (Items 1917/22) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer advertising various Liberal policies that the Labor government oppose. Encourages the public to vote for Labor and the No-Conscription party for the House of Representatives and for the NSW Labor senate candidates: Peter Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson. 3 copies.
Censured & Condemned, c. 1917 (Item 1917/23) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising members of the Labor Party who voted for conscription against party lines. Encourages the public to vote for the Labor No-Conscription Candidates.
Down With Hughes / To vote for the Hughes-Cook-Irvine Fusion Means:-, c. 1917 (Item 1917/24) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing the negative consequences of voting for the Hughes-Cook-Irvine Fusion party. Encourages the public to vote for Labor for the House of Representatives and Peter Bowling, Arthur Rae and David Watson for the Senate.
Labor Representation, c. 1917 (Item 1917/25) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for wage-earners rather than employers for the House of Representatives.
How to Win the War / A Returned Officer's Opinion / Lieutenant-Colonel Crouch's Plain Talk, c. 1917 (Item 1917/26) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 photocopy.
Photocopy of a flyer advocating for voluntary war recruiting and the adequate provisions for returned service men. Encourages the public to vote for the Victorian Labor senate candidates: Albert Blakey, Hon Edward Findley and Andrew McKissock for the Senate. This item is a photocopy of 1917/30.
The National Federation / How "National", c. 1917 (Items 1917/27) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer criticising the Fusion Party. 2 copies.
You Want to Win the War / But You Don't Want Misery at Home. Do You, c. 1917 (Items 1917/28) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
3 flyer.
Flyer criticising the Hughes government's inability to appropriately deal with unemployment during the war. Encourages the public to vote for the Victorian Labor senate candidates: Albert Blakey, the Hon Edward Findley and Andrew McKissock. 3 copies.
Read These Two Statements / One Is False! Which Is It?, c. 1917 (Items 1917/29) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting contradictions in Hughes statements surrounding the release of the soldier's vote. Encourages the public to vote for the Victorian Labor senate candidates: Albert Blakey, the Hon Edward Findley and Andrew McKissock. 2 copies.
How to Win the War / A Returned Officer's Opinion / Lieutenant-Colonel Crouch's Plain Talk, c. 1917 (Item 1917/30) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advocating for voluntary war recruiting and the adequate provisions for returned service men. Encourages the public to vote for the Victorian Labor senate candidates: Albert Blakey, Hon Edward Findley and Andrew McKissock.
Nationalist Party (Australia), 1917 (File)
Blakeley Bowled Out / An I.W.W. Sympathiser, c. 1917 (Item 1917/32) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting Mr Blakely's support for the I.W.W. [Industrial Workers of the World].
The War Issue / Nationalist Fervour of "Junta" Hostility, c. 1917 (Item 1917/33) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for the National Win-the-War Candidates for the House of Representatives.
Huns Outdone / Junta's Way With Women, c. 1917 (Item 1917/34) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer using the example of the court case of Mrs Egan to highlight the ills of unions and encourage the public to vote for National candidates for the House of Representatives.
Hanging On The Sword Arm Of The Soldier, c. 1917 (Item 1917/35) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting the failures of the P.L.L. Party [Political Labor League] in the war effort. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Nationalist senate candidates: Hon Edward Millen, Herbert Pratten and the Hon Josiah Thomas.
Old Age and Invalid Pensions / Soldiers' Pensions / Maternity Bonuses / Let There Be No Misunderstanding, c. 1917 (Item 1917/36) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Content advisory notice: Please be advised this item contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive. Including terms and descriptions relating to people with disabilities.
Flyer clarifying the Nationalist's policy positions on pensions and the Maternity Allowance.
PROSPERITY! / Farmers, Graziers, Orchardists, Miners, and Consumers will gain by voting for the / NATIONAL Candidates, c. 1917 (Item 1917/37) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting the achievements of Mr Hughes in regards to wheat, wool, sugar, metals and shipping.
Labor Legislation and THE NATIONAL Government / Old Age and Invalid Pensions, Soldiers' Pensions, Maternity Allowance, c. 1917 (Item 1917/38) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Content advisory notice: Please be advised this item contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive. Including terms and descriptions relating to people with disabilities.
Flyer clarifying the Nationalist's policy positions on pensions and the Maternity Allowance.
P.L.L. AGENTS Solicit GERMAN AID, c. 1917 (Item 1917/39) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising the P.L.L. [Political Labor League] for requesting financial assistance from an 'enemy firm' in their fight against conscription. Encourages the public to vote for the Hon Edward Millen, Herbert Pratten and the Hon Josiah Thomas for the Senate.
"Win the War" / Bogus Tudor Policy, c. 1917 (Item 1917/40) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising Mr Tudors' approach to injured soldiers.
Tudorites Oppose Recruiting / The Tudor Party claim to be sound on War policy / Here are a few samples of their attitude, c. 1917 (Item 1917/41) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising the P.L.L's [Political Labor League] approach to conscription.
Don't Split Your Votes, c. 1917 (Item 1917/42) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging voters not to split their votes and to vote for the WA Nationalist candidates: Richard Buzacott, the Hon Hugh De Largie and George Henderson for the Senate.
Women of Victoria! / Your Vote can Win the Election, c. 1917 (Item 1917/43) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging women to vote for the Nationalists.
Labour Congress and Disloyalty, c. 1917 (Item 1917/44) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising Labor's approach to the war.
Win-The-War / P.L.C. and the I.W.W., c. 1917 (Item 1917/45) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer pledging to eradicate I.W.W. influence [International Workers of the Word].
THE World's Greatest Democracy / IS IT WORTH DEFENDING?, c. 1917 (Item 1917/46) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advocating for the public to vote for the National Win-the-War candidates.
REPATRIATION OF SOLDIERS / The Hughes Policy, c. 1917 (Item 1917/47) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing the policies of a Hughes government in regards to the repatriation of soldiers.
The Wealth Tax!, c. 1917 (Item 1917/48) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting Labor's inconsistences towards a Wealth Tax while encouraging the public to vote for The Nationalist Win-the-War candidates.
HUNS OUTDONE! / How Tudorites Treat Women, c. 1917 (Item 1917/49) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer using the example of the court case of Mrs Egan to highlight the ills of unions and encourage the public to vote for National candidates for the House of Representatives.
[Millen Pratten Thomas], c. 1917 (Item 1917/50) - Box 5
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting the Labor Party's sentiments towards Empire and the War. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Nationalist candidates: Edward Millen, Herbert Pratten and the Hon Josiah Thomas for the Senate.
W.M. Hughes / What Labor Thinks of Him, c. 1917 (Item 1917/51) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting Labor's positive views of W.M. Hughes. Encourages the public to vote for Mr Hughes and his National Colleagues.
Win the War / P.L.C. and I.W.W., c. 1917 (Items 1917/52) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer linking the Labor Party and the I.W.W. with particular attention to various remarks made by Mr Brookfield. Encourages the public to vote for The National Candidates. 2 copies.
No Conscription, 2 April 1917 (Item 1917/53) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer stating Mr Hughes policy toward conscription.
Labor Legislation and The National Government / Old Age and Invalid Pensions, Soldiers' Pensions, Maternity Allowance, 2 April 1917 (Item 1917/54) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Content advisory notice: Please be advised this item contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive. Including terms and descriptions relating to people with disabilities.
Flyer clarifying the Nationalist's policy positions on pensions and the Maternity Allowance.
Twelve Reasons why Loyal Australian Should Vote for The National Candidate on May 5th, c. 1917 (Item 1917/55) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing 12 reasons Australians should vote for the National Party.
Class 1917. Grampians By-Election, 27 October 1917
Series. House of Representatives
Russell, D.P., Labor, Division of Grampians, VIC, 1917 (File)
Grampians Election / Vote for D. P. Russell / Australian Labor Party's Manifesto, c. 1917 (Item 1917/58) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
1 pamphlet.
Content advisory notice: Please be advised this item contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive. Including terms and discussions relating to the White Australia Policy and people of colour.
List of the Labor Party's policies on various issue such as banking, repatriation and White Australia and Protection policies. Encourages the public to vote for David P. Russell for the House of Representatives in the Grampians by-election.
Class 1918. Flinders By-Election Campaign, 11 May 1918
Class 1919. Federal Election Campaign, 13 December 1919
Series. House of Representatives
Alke, Phil, Division of Darling Downs, QLD, 1919, c. 1919 (File)
Work and Vote for Labour Candidate Alke, c. 1919 (Items 1919/1) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
3 envelopes.
Envelopes encouraging the public to vote for Phil Alke for the House of Representatives and Myles Ferricks, William Maughan and the Hon Henry Turley for the Senate. 3 copies.
THE WAY TO VOTE for the LABOUR CANDIDATES, c. 1919 (Item 1919/2) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
1 ticket.
Ticket listing preferential voting with Michael Philip Alke as first vote for the House of Representatives and Myles Ferricks, William Maughan and Henry Turley from the Australian Labour Party as 1, 2 and 3.
Federal Elections / Darling Downs Division, c. 1919 (Items 1919/3) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer advertising address by P. J. Frawley, F. L. Hopkins and W. J. Brady to the electors of the Darling Downs Division. Also encourages the public to vote for Phil Alke for the House of Representatives and Miles Ferricks, William Maughan and Henry Turley for the Senate. 3 copies.
Bruce, Stanley, Nationalist Party, Division of Flinders, VIC, 1919, c. 1919 (File)
Burrage, W.H., Victorian Farmers Union, Division of Flinders, VIC, 1919 (File)
How To Vote / FLINDERS ELECTORS, c. 1919 (Item 1919/7) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
1 ticket.
Ticket listing preferential voting with William H. Burrage as the first vote. Also lists Senate election candidates with Thomas Paterson, Richard B Rees and Edwin Resign as the Victorian Farmers Union candidates.
Maloney, W. (William), Labor, Division of Melbourne, VIC, 1919 (File)
MELBOURNE FEDERAL ELECTIONS, 1919 / Stop the Cross of interest being branded on unborn millions of Australians / by voting LABOR, c. 1919 (Items 1919/8) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer advocating for the creation of a Doomsday book to relieve the burden of interest upon Australians forced upon them by the late stages of the War. Also encourages the public to vote for Dr. W. Maloney for the House of Representatives and Stephen Barker, John Barnes and the Hon Edward Findley. 2 copies.
McDonald, Charles, Labor, Division of Kennedy, QLD, 1919 (File)
Federal Elections 1919 / The Labour Three For The Senate / The Way to Vote for the Labour Candidates, c. 1919 (Items 1919/9) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer listing preferential voting; encourages the electors of Kennedy to vote for Charles McDonald for the House of Representatives and Myles Ferricks, William Maughan and Henry Turley for the Senate. 2 copies.
Riley, Fred J., Labor, Division of Flinders, VIC, 1919 (File)
Australian Labor Party / Federal Elections / Fred J. Riley, c. 1919 (Item 1919/11) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising address by Fred J. Riley.
Vote 1 Riley, Fred J. / Jumbunna The Labor Candidate / Fred J. Riley, c. 1919 (Item 1919/12) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising an address by Fred J. Riley. Also encourages the public to vote for Riley for the House of Representatives.
Number your Ballot Paper as follows: / For Flinders (green paper), c. 1919 (Item 1919/13) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
1 ticket.
Ticket listing preferential voting with Frederick Riley as first vote. Also lists preferential Senate votes with Stephen Barker, John Barnes and the Hon Edward Findley from the Australian Labor Party as 1, 2 and 3.
Number your Ballot Paper as follows: / For Flinders (pink paper), c. 1919 (Item 1919/14) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
1 ticket.
Ticket listing preferential voting with Frederick Riley as first vote. Also lists preferential Senate votes with Stephen Barker, John Barnes and the Hon Edward Findley from the Australian Labor Party as 1,2 and 3.
Federal Election / Mr. Dave Weir, M.L.A. (Queensland), c. 1919 (Items 1919/15) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer advertising a meeting addressed by Mr. Dave Weir, M.L.A. in which facts about the Queensland situation will be discussed. Encourages the public to vote for the Labor candidates for Flinders and Stephen Barker, John Barnes and the Hon Edward Findley for the Senate. 3 copies.
Ryan, Thomas J., Labor, Division of West Sydney, NSW, 1919 (File)
"Australia First And Forever Best" / Federal Elections -- West Sydney, c. 1919 (Items 1919/16) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
2 flyer.
Flyer listing policies T. J. Ryan and Labor stand for. 2 copies.
Fight The Profiteers / A Lawyer Of The People / Mr. Ryan's Great Legal Triumphs, c. 1919 (Items 1919/17) - Box 6
Physical Description Note
19 leaflets.
Leaflet listing the Nationalists governments issues with Thomas Ryan including his work with the shipping, coal and sugar companies, the Black Labor case and the Legislative Council case. 19 copies.
Spence, William, Nationalist Party, Division of Batman, VIC, 1919 (File)
Tracey, Reginald, Nationalist Party, Division of Bourke, VIC, 1919 (File)
To the Electors of Bourke / Vote National Labor / Vote For Sgt. R. F. Tracy, c. 1919 (Item 1919/23) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet listing reasons the public should vote for Sgt. R. F. Tracy. Also encourages the pubic to vote for the National Senate Three Harold Elliott, J. F. Guthrie and the Hon Edward Russell.
Wallace, Con, Labor, Division of Nepean, NSW, 1919 (File)
The Nepean Election / Mr. Con. Wallace M H. R., c. 1919 (Items 1919/24) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet highlighting what Labor stands for including Australian Sentiment, the maintenance of White Australia and the democratic control of the agencies of production. Also encourages the public to vote for C. Wallace for the House of Representatives. 2 copies.
Nepean Federal Elections, c. 1919 (Item 1919/25) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising address by Mr. Con. Wallace and Senator Gardiner on the 11 November 1919. Also encourages the public to vote for Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall.
Nepean Federal Elections / Why Is The Producer Plundered?, c. 1919 (Item 1919/26) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advertising address to be given by Vol, Molesworth in support of Con Wallace, M.H.R. Also encourages the public to vote Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall.
Nepean Federal Labour Council / Branches of the A.L.P. in Electorate of Nepean, N.S.Wales, c. 1919 (Item 1919/27) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 letter.
Letter encouraging participation in a Australian Labour Party council meeting. Discusses Con Wallace's selection as the Labor candidate for the division of Nepean.
Series. Political Parties
Australian Labor Party, 1919 (File)
For the Senate / Order of Preference, c. 1919 (Item 1919/28) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 ticket.
Ticket showing the public the preferred voting order for the Senate.
Federal Elections, 1917 / Laborites, Vote Thus : / The Senate, c. 1919 (Item 1919/29) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 ticket.
Ticket showing the public the preferred voting order for the Senate.
Senate Labor Candidates / Barkers, Barnes, Findley, c. 1919 (Items 1919/30) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
14 tickets.
Tickets listing Frederick Riley as first vote for the House of Representatives and the Victorian Labor candidates: Stephen Barker, John Barnes and the Hon Edward Findley for the Senate. 14 copies.
NATIONALISATION OF BANKING and INSURANCE, c. 1919 (Items 1919/31) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer describing Labor's policies on banking and insurance. Also encourages the public to vote for the Victorian Labor candidates: Stephen Barker, John Barnes and the Hon Edward Findley for the Senate. 3 copies.
Shipping Profiteers / Commonwealth Freight and Passenger Steamers, c. 1919 (Item 1919/32) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer describing Labor's policies shipping and general platform. Also encourages the public to vote for the Victorian Labor candidates: Stephen Barker, John Barnes and the Hon Edward Findley for the Senate.
Federal Election-1919 / MANIFESTO of the Australian Labor Party, c. 1919 (Items 1919/33) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
31 pamphlets.
Flyer describing the Australian Labor Party's manifesto and general platform. Also encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor candidates: Hon Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate. 31 copies. [Medium size. For large copies see item 1919/80]
The Great Wheat Steal / Farmers Robbed of Millions, c. 1919 (Item 1919/34) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting the mismanagement of produce by the Hughes government.
OUT OF HIS OWN MOUTH / Hughes Condemns Himself, c. 1919 (Item 1919/35) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing extracts from the "Hansard" placing Hughes in a negative light on various issues.
BOWLED OUT / Hughes and the Cost of Living in Queensland, c. 1919 (Items 1919/36) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the errors in Hughes argument surrounding the high cost of living in Queensland. Also encourages the public to vote for the Victorian Labor candidates: Stephen Barker, John Barnes and the Hon Edward Findley. 3 copies.
FOOLING THE PEOPLE / The Referendum Stunt, c. 1919 (Item 1919/37) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting the errors in Hughes referendum proposals. Includes Labor's general platform and encourages the public to vote for the Victorian Labor candidates: Stephen Barker, John Barnes and the Hon Edward Findley.
Australian Labor Party / Federal Labor Campaign, c. 1919 (Items 1919/38) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Letter to Sydney voters encouraging them to vote for Labor in the coming election. Describes errors in the current Hughes government. 2 copies.
Gigantic Robbery of Australian Producers!, c. 1919 (Items 1919/39) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting Hughes mismanagement of Australian butter and fruit resulting in lower pricing for dairymen and fruit farmers. 2 copies.
The Australian Labor Party's / Message / To The People Of The Commonwealth, c. 1919 (Items 1919/40) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
2 booklets.
Manifesto of the Australian Labor Party to the people of the Commonwealth. Lists all NSW House of Representatives candidates and the Senate candidates the Hon Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall. 2 copies.
What do you pay for MEAT?, c. 1919 (Items 1919/41) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer encouraging the public vote for the Labor government to keep the prices of meat low. 3 copies.
The Senate, c. 1919 (Item 1919/42) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer inviting the public to the campaign opening with opening speakers the Hon. T. J. Ryan and Frank Tudor. Also encourages the public to vote for the Hon Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate.
"Hush Smother-up Government" / The Smellful Ready-Earle Affair And The Government that Winked at it, c. 1919 (Items 1919/43) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
9 flyers.
Flyer discussing the Ready-Earle Affair. Encourages the public to vote for Stephen Barker, John Barnes and the Hon Edward Findley for the Senate. 9 copies.
A SENSATION / White Australia Policy / Great Danger Threatening (cream paper), c. 1919 (Item 1919/44) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Content advisory notice: Please be advised this item contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive. Including terms and discussions relating to the White Australia Policy and people of colour.
Flyer describing the Chinese 'threat' to the White Australia Policy. Encourages the public to vote for Labor. Printed on cream coloured paper.
A Sensation / White Australia Policy / Great Danger Threatening (green paper), c. 1919 (Item 1919/45) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Content advisory notice: Please be advised this item contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive. Including terms and discussions relating to the White Australia Policy and people of colour.
Flyer describing the Chinese 'threat' to the White Australia Policy. Encourages the public to vote for Labor. Printed on green-grey coloured paper.
Vote NO / The Referenda Fraud / Hughes's Attempt to Fool the People, c. 1919 (Items 1919/46) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Leaflet instructing the public to vote No on the Hughes Government's referenda proposals. Encourages the public to vote for Myles Ferricks, William Maughan and the Hon Henry Turley. 2 copies.
Broken Pledges / Do Not Trust Them, c. 1919 (Items 1919/47) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer listing 4 broken promises of the Nationalist Government. 3 copies.
Who Are The Profiteers?, c. 1919 (Items 1919/48) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer listing profits made by various companies during the War. Encouraging the public to vote for Labor. 2 copies.
Gigantic Pick-Pocket Scheme, c. 1919 (Items 1919/49) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer listing cases of war profiteering. Encourages the public to vote for Labor and the Hon Albert Gardiener, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate. 3 copies.
PEACE! / Is it for ever Banned?, c. 1919 (Item 1919/50) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet discussing peace and the Nationalist Governments inability to achieve it. Written by J. H. Scullin.
The TRUTH about PRICES / Mr. Hughes's Unholy Policy, c. 1919 (Item 1919/51) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Leaflet highlighting the high cost of living within Queensland under the Hughes government. Encourages the public to vote for Labor candidates for the House of Representatives and the Senate. Includes four ticket stubs encouraging voters to vote for the Senate Three - Myles Ferricks, William Maughan and the Hon Henry Turley.
Who Lies? / Hughes Exposed by Borden / How Hughes Wasted Our Manhood And Money, c. 1919 (Item 1919/52) - Box 7
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting the high loss of life and money spent on the war effort under Hughes. Encourages the public to vote for Borden for the House of Representatives and Myles Ferricks, William Maughan and the Hon Henry Turley.
Record Pledge Breaker / Holman on Hughes, c. 1919 (Items 1919/53) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer listing Hughes's failed pledges and Premier of New South Wales Holman's negative views on Hughes. 2 copies.
Truth About Queensland / Malicious Falsehoods Refuted / Preferential Voting is COMPULSORY, c. 1919 (Items 1919/54) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the ways in which Queenslanders are better off under a Labor government. Flyers reverse indicates positions for preferential voting for the House of Representatives with Edwin Yates as number 1 for the Division of Adelaide, Stanley Whiteford as number 1 for the Division of Boothby and Norman Makin as number 1 for the Division of Hindmarsh. Flyer also indicates positions for preferential voting for the Senate with Thomas Grealy, Francis Lundie and James O'Loughlin in various numbered positions. 2 copies.
FARMERS! / How much do you get for your Wheat?, c. 1919 (Items 1919/55) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the Hughes governments mismanagement of wheat prices. Promises 5 shillings per bushel under a Labor government. Encourages the public to vote 1 for the House of Representatives Patrick candidates: Glynn in the Division of Angas, Charles Gray in the Division of Grey, Albert Davies in the Division of Barker and Herbert Tuck in the Division of Wakefield. Also encourages the public to vote for either Thomas Grealy, Francis Lundie and James O'Loughlin for the Senate. 2 copies.
Vote By Numbers Not Crosses / Preferential Voting is Compulsory At This Election, c. 1919 (Items 1919/56) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer showing how to vote for the House of Representatives and the Senate. Preferential votes for the House of Representatives include Joel Gabb for the Division of Angas, Albert Davis for the Division of Barker, Charles Gray for the Division of Grey, Edward Stokes for the Division of Wakefield, George Yates for the Division of Adelaide, Stanley Whitford for the Division of Boothby and Norman Makin for the Division of Hindmarch. Senate votes listed as Thoms Grealy, Francis Lundie and James O'Loughlin. 2 copies.
Are You a Primary Producer? / This Should Interest You, c. 1919 (Items 1919/57) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer listing guarantees to the Australian primary producers. Encourages the public to vote in for the House of Representatives candidates: Joel Gabb for the Division of Angas, Albert Davies for the Division of Barker, Charles Gray for the Division of Grey and Edward Stokes for the Division of Wakefield. Senate votes listed as Thomas Grealy, Francis Lundie and James O'Loughlin. 2 copies.
Treachery In Excelsis / Vote Thus On December 13, c. 1919 (Items 1919/58) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the changes in Hughes policies regarding railwaymen and their right to approach the Federal Arbitration Court. Also encourages the public to vote for the House of Representatives candidates: Joel Gabb for the Division of Angas, Albert Davies for the Division of Barker, Charles Gray for the Division of Grey, Edward Stokes for the Division of Wakefield, George Yates for the Division of Adelaide, Stanley Whitford for the Division of Boothby and Norman Makin for the Division of Hindmarsh. 2 copies.
EXPOSURE / The Nationalists' Treachery to the Railway Employees, c. 1919 (Items 1919/59) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the how the Nationalists blocked Labor's policy of allowing railway workers access to the Arbitration Court and encourages the public to vote for Labor. 2 copies.
Humanitarian Legislation / THE PROFITEER WANTS / Labor Stands for Humanitarian Legislation, c. 1919 (Items 1919/60) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer listing Labor policies including a comprehensive housing scheme, an increase in the Old Age Pension and the endowment of motherhood. 2 copies.
Diggers! / Compare the Two Statements, c. 1919 (Items 1919/61) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the changes in Hughes policies regarding solider gratuity. 2 copies.
The Constitution Farce, c. 1919 (Items 1919/62) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer listing proposals for constitutional amendments for complete Australian self-government and unlimited powers in Australian affairs. Encourages the public to vote for the House of Representatives candidates: Joel Gabb for the Division of Angas, Albert Davies for the Division of Barker, Charles Gray for the Division of Grey and Edward Stokes for the Division of Wakefield. Senate votes listed as Thomas Grealy, Francis Lundie and the Hon James O'Loughlin. Includes comic titled, "The Loaded Dice Juggler. The Constitution Amendment Frame-Up". 2 copies.
The Profiteer / Preferential Voting is COMPULSORY, c. 1919 (Items 1919/63) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer with comic titled "The Profiteer" showing increasing food prices. Also lists questions used to determine if you are being robbed by the current government. 2 copies.
A Few Testimonials / Candid Views of W. M. Hughes, c. 1919 (Items 1919/64) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer listing views on Hughes by various people including Sir Joseph Cook, Attorney-General D. Hall, and J. M. Fowler. Also includes comic titled "The Profiteer" showing increasing food prices. Lists question to use to determine you are being robbed by the current government. 2 copies.
COMMONWEALTH CONTROL OF BUTTER / How the Farners have been Treated by the Hughes Government / An Extraordinary Transaction, c. 1919 (Items 1919/65) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer comparing Australian butter prices with London and Denmark showing how poorly Australian producers were paid for their product. Details Labor's policy of cutting out the speculator and giving all proceeds to the producer. 2 copies.
Profiteering in Sugar / The National (Hughes-Cook-Watt) Government Restricts Output of Sugar in Queensland, c. 1919 (Item 1919/66) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer describing how Hughes policies towards sugar have affected sugar prices and sugar companies' ability to expand operations. Encourages the public to vote for Labor.
The Digger Fought / Now The Digger Pays, c. 1919 (Items 1919/67) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting how Hughes policy on income tax results in soldiers paying income tax. Encourages the public to vote for a Labor government. 2 copies.
Militarism Run Mad / That Fourfold Increase in our Army, c. 1919 (Item 1919/68) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising Hughes plan to increase the Australian army. Encourages the public to vote for a Labor government.
The Real Nationalist View of Profiteering, c. 1919 (Item 1919/69) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer criticising how the Nationalists prioritise profit over the worker. Encourages the public to vote for Myles Ferricks, William Maughan and the Hon Henry Turley for the Senate.
Robbing the Farmer / Record of the Profiteers' Government, c. 1919 (Item 1919/70) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer asking the voter to consider Hughes' policies on butter, wheat and cornstacks and how they fail to benefit the worker. Encourages the pubic to vote for Labor candidates.
When the Circus Comes to Town / "The Little Digger" Wirths Out-Writhed, c. 1919 (Item 1919/71) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer liking the Hughes government to the circus. Includes poem titled "The Little Digger". Encourages the public to vote for the Queensland Labor candidates: Myles Ferrick's, Aloysius Maughan, William Ryott and Henry Turley for the Senate. Also lists House of Representatives candidates for multiple divisions.
P.R. / Copy Of Letter To Members Of The House Of Representatives, c. 1919 (Item 1919/72) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer advocating for proportional representation for the Australian Senate.
Labor's Appeal / From the Campaign Director, c. 1919 (Items 1919/73) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer listing the failures of the Hughes government. Encourages the public to vote for Thomas Grealy, Francis Lundie and James O'Loughlin for the Senate. Encourages the public to vote for Joel Gabb for the Divisions of Angas, Albert Davies for the Division of Barker, Charles Gray for the Division of Grey and Edward Stokes for the Division of Wakefield. 2 copies.
Australian Labor Party / State of New South Wales, c. 1919 (Item 1919/74) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
1 letter.
Letter requesting a campaign committee representative to address members in regards to Labor's Returned Soldiers policy.
Labor's Peace Proposals / Address by Mr. P. H. Hickey / Notice to Correspondents / The Age, c. 1919 (Item 1919/75) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper cutting.
Newspaper cutting discussing Labor's peace proposals.
Steady Progress / Labor Daily's Fine Record, c. 1919 (Item 1919/76) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper cutting.
Newspaper cutting discussing positive year report of the Labor Daily Newspaper Co.
Gross Profiteering / Sacred Pledges Dishonored, c. 1919 (Items 1919/77) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
1 flyers.
Flyer highlighting Hughes broken pledges.
Federal Election-1919 / MANIFESTO of the Australian Labor Party, c. 1919 (Items 1919/78) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
3 pamphlets.
Flyer describing the Australian Labor Party's manifesto and general platform. Also encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor candidates: Hon Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate. 3 copies. [Large size. For medium copies see item 1919/28]
Profiteer Pledges!, c. 1919 (Items 1919/79) - Box 8
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer lists the governments pledges to protect the consumer and highlights how the government failed to uphold these pledges. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor candidates: Hon Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate. 3 copies.
Who Are The Profiteers? / Whom does the Profiteer Support?, c. 1919 (Items 1919/80) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
3 flyer.
Flyer highlighting profits of various companies. Encourages the public to vote for the Hon Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate. 3 copies.
£400,000,000 / Huge Transactions Require Probing, c. 1919 (Items 1919/81) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the financial losses to Australians under the Hughes government. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor candidates: Hon Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate. 3 copies.
The Dishonored Policy Of 1917 / The Promises of W. M. Hughes, c. 1919 (Items 1919/82) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the failed promises of the Hughes government. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor candidates: Hon Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate. 3 copies.
Robbing Wounded Soldiers / Promise And Performance / Holman And Hughes' Tactics, c. 1919 (Items 1919/83) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer criticising Holman and Hughes policies towards returned soldiers stipends. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor candidates: Hon Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate. Includes comic titled, "Promise And Performance". 3 copies.
Soldiers! Don't Be Fooled Again!, c. 1919 (Items 1919/84) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Flyer highlighting how the Nationalists failed to live up to their returned solider gratuity fund promises. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor candidates: Hon Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate. 3 copies. [Large copies. For medium copies see item 1919/87]
Soldiers! Don't Be Fooled Again!, c. 1919 (Items 1919/85) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting how the Nationalists failed to live up to their returned solider gratuity fund promises. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor candidates: Hon Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate. 2 copies. [Medium copies. For large copies see item 1919/86]
Truth About Queensland / Malicious Falsehoods Refuted, c. 1919 (Items 1919/86) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting the ways in which Queenslanders are better off under a Labor government. Encourages the public to vote for the NSW Labor candidates: Hon Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate. 2 copies.
The Yellow Peril, c. 1919 (Items 1919/87) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
3 flyers.
Content advisory notice: Please be advised this item contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive. Including terms and discussions relating to people from Japan and broader Asia.
Flyer criticising the Hughes government for their role in conceding the Marshall and Caroline Islands to the Japanese. Encourages the public to vote for the Hon NSW Labor candidates: Albert Gardiner, John Grant and Allan McDougall for the Senate. 3 copies.
Nationalist Party (Australia), 1919 (File)
Mr. Archdale Parkhill / Mr. P. Sullivan, 1918 (Item 1919/88) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer in which My Parkhill describes Mr. Sullivan as a "Traitor on the Stump".
W. M. Hughes / What Labour thinks of Him, c. 1919 (Item 1919/89) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
1 booklet.
Booklet listing Labor's positive views of Hughes.
BEWARE / Warning To Farmers, c. 1919 (Items 1919/90) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer highlighting how the price of wheat will decrease under a Labor Government. Includes photocopy of another flyer that has faded. 2 copies.
Labor's Vote Catchers / What They Would Cost!, c. 1919 (Item 1919/91) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting the high cost of Labor's policies. Encourages the public to vote for the Nationalist Party.
A Tell-Tale Difference, c. 1919 (Items 1919/92) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
1 flyer, 2 photocopies.
Flyer criticising Labor's language surrounding soldiers and encourages the public to vote for the Nationalist party. Includes two smaller photocopies.
DIGGERS! / Labor asks for your Votes!, c. 1919 (Item 1919/93) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer highlighting contradictions in Labor statements surrounding diggers.
"Clean Politics" / Is This Clean Politics?, c. 1919 (Item 1919/94) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
1 photocopy.
Photocopy of a flyer criticising Labor's appointment of Mr Clayton Keir and Miss Margaret Thorpe to various government positions.
Facts / Wheat Farmers Saved! / T. J. Ryan / Political Pilgrim's Progress, c. 1919 (Item 1919/95) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Content advisory notice: Please be advised that this item contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Flyer highlighting higher wheat prices under the Nationalist party and the government wheat guarantee. Flyers reverse includes statements from newspapers highlighting the inconsistencies in T.J. Ryan's support of the N.L.U. [Nigger Labour Upholders] and the White Australia Policy.
The Crisis / "Backs To The Wall", c. 1919 (Item 1919/96) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging the public to vote for Hughes who, unlike Labor, sought to support soldiers through conscription. Flyers reverse lists T. J. Ryan's political failures.
The Little "Digger" / What Diggers Think of Him, c. 1919 (Item 1919/97) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer listing diggers positive remarks towards Hughes for his support during the war and for keeping Australia white.
T. J. RYAN / Distrusts "Poorer Classes", c. 1919 (Item 1919/98) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Content advisory notice: Please be advised that this item contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Flyer criticising T. J. Ryan's comments about a lower class girls' evidence in an assault case. Flyers reverse includes statements from newspapers highlighting the inconsistencies in T.J. Ryan's support of the N.L.U. [Nigger Labour Upholders] and the White Australia Policy.
T. J. RYAN / Political Pilgrim's Progress, c. 1919 (Item 1919/99) - Box 9
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Content advisory notice: Please be advised that this item contains language, terms and descriptions which reflect the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Flyer includes "The Bog", a comic depicting T. J. Ryan's poor leadership of the Australian Irish Race Convention. Flyers reverse includes statements from newspapers highlighting the inconsistencies in T.J. Ryan's support of the N.L.U. [Nigger Labour Upholders] and the White Australia Policy.