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Blue Mountains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1904

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The Forthcoming municipal Election

The Mountaineer · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 3

As the time draws near things are beginning to shape themselves for the forthcoming election. The first official act is announced in the preparation of…

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The Forthcoming Election

The Mountaineer · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 3

IT cannot yet be said whether the forthcoming election for the Katoomba Council will make any radical change in the trend of events or not, or whether…

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Katoomba Progress Association. Candidates for the Forthcoming Election

The Mountaineer · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 3

The above association held its usual meeting in the Council Chambers last night, when there was a good attendance. Mr. H. Scope, president…

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The Coming Elections

The Mountaineer · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 3

It is not yet certain how the election will develop, nor can it be told until after the closing of the nominations on Monday next…

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The Elections

Blue Mountain Gazette · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 2

As the day of nomination draws nigh interest in the coming municipal elections becomes intensified. There is sure to be a[?]keen fight between…

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The Coming Election

The Mountaineer · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 6

TO THE RATEPAYERS OF KATOOMBA. The time is close at hand when you are called upon to record your votes in favor of three candidates to fill the places of the…

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The Municipal Elections

The Mountaineer · Friday 29 January 1904 · page 6

Things have now shaped themselves for the coming election, but it is difficult to guage the various elements in the trend of events, and perhaps…

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The Municipal Elections. the Contest on Saturday. a Heavy Poll Anticipated. the Nominations

The Mountaineer · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 3

To-morrow (Saturday) is election day, and things have shaped themselves for the contest. The supporters of the trio are working very hard far the…

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The Election

The Mountaineer · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 3

TO-MORROW (Saturday) will see the annual election for the municipality of Katoomba, and we will repeat the old point urged--none the less important…

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The Election

Blue Mountain Gazette · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 2

The early part of polling day (Saturday last) was warm and line,- but about noon a strong wind blew from the west and brought clouds of dust…

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After the Elections

Blue Mountain Gazette · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 2

Twos midnight's darkest hour, and . through tho streets The dasbitig rain whirled on in. blinding sheets'…

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Election of Mayor

Blue Mountain Gazette · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 2

The council met at the chambers at 8 o'clock on Wednesday night. The Meyor (Alderman Goyder) was in the chair, and there were also present:…

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The Result of the Elections. the Triple Bunch Successful. "Professional Canvassing." an Ouster Threatened

The Mountaineer · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 3

Certainly this year elections for the Katoomba Council attracted great interest, though there was no great question upon which the result turned. The personal…

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Kaloomba Municipal Election

The Mountaineer · Friday 11 March 1904 · page 3

In another column appears an advertisement that Ex-alderman George Davies is a candidate and the request to be sure and vote. Many people…

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Nomination Day. Two Candidates

The Mountaineer · Friday 11 March 1904 · page 3

The nomination for the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr J. F. Tabrett took place on Saturday last It was very quiet, as only a few turned…

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The Municipal By-election

Blue Mountain Gazette · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 2

Polling in connection with the election of an alderman to fill the vacancy caused in the local council by the resignation of Alderman Tabrett…

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The Election

The Mountaineer · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 6

The extraordinary election for one alderman to fill the vacancy in the Council caused by the resignation of Mr J. F. Tubrett, was held on…

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Election Frauds by Women

Blue Mountain Gazette · Friday 6 May 1904 · page 4

In the State of Colorado (America) women possess and exercise the privilege of voting. What use they put it to may be discovered from the…

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The Coming elections

The Mountaineer · Friday 20 May 1904 · page 3

To night will provide the opening as far as Katoomba is concerned of the campaign for the forthcoming elections Messrs John Hurley, M.L.A., and…

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The Election Campaign. Mr. Hurley's Candidature. a Public Meeting. a Vote of Confidence

The Mountaineer · Friday 27 May 1904 · page 4

As far as Katoomba is concerned in the present campaign Mr John Hurley, M.L.A., started the ball rolling on Friday evening last, when he delivered an…

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