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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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Balfour's Election Address. No Misgivings As to the Future. the Duties of the Opposition. London

National Advocate · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 3

Mr A J Balfour has issued an election address to the electors of the City of London. In it he states that he has no misgivings as to the party's future…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. Bracey Chosen

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 4

There was a special meeting of the Council, shortly, after 7 p.m. last night, to elect a Mayor for the ensuing year. All the aldermen were present except Ald. Jones…

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Municipal Election Fun

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 6

AT the Wrightville nominations, Mr P Higgins in the chair, Alderman Feeley severely cross-questioned a candidate Darned Prendergast. He asked was it not a fact that the candidate sold…

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The Municipal Elections. a Lifeless Contest

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 6

THE municipal elections on Monday last passed off very quietly and in remarkable contrast to the stirring excitement which characterised the municipal struggle some 12 months ago. On…

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Dissolution of Hungarian Parliament. London, Friday afternoon

Leader · Monday 19 February 1906 · page 2

Emporer Francis Josef has sanctioned a dissolution of the Hungarian Parliament. Justh, President of the Chamber,…

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Gudgegong Council. Election of Mayor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 February 1906 · page 2

A meeting of the Cudgegong Council was held on Saturday afternoon for the purpose of electing a mayor for the borough for the ensuing year. There…

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Election of Mayor of Wellington. A Lively Interlude. "I'll give you a Lift in the Ear."

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 February 1906 · page 3

At a Special meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, held on Thursday night, there were two nominations for the Mayoral Chair. Alderman…

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Dissolution of Austrian Parliament. London

Leader · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 3

M Kossuth, informed his followers that General Nijri as Emperor Francis Joseph’s Commissary, possessed plenary powere to enforce a dissolution,…

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To the Purple by Election

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 3

King Hakon--spelled in Norway "Haakon"--and Queen Maud will be crowned in May at Trondhjeim[?] the old Norwegian capital of King Olaf. It is reported from…

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Imperial Parliament Opening Ceremonies. London

Leader · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 3

The Imperial Parliament was formally opened yesterday. The King attend[?]d and read the speech…

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Telegraphic News. Parliament Further Peg Rogued. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 2

The state Parliament to-day was further prorogued till April 10th…

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Imperial Politics Opening of Parliament.the King’s Speech. London

Leader · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 2

The King’s speech referred to King Cristian’s death and the Queen’s severe bereavement; the Prince and Princess of Wales’s…

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Hungarian Parliament Dissolved. Deputies Refuse to Hear Royal Rescript. the Building Cleared and Locked by King's Officer. London, Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 2

Three thousand troops and twelve hundred police have surrounded the Hungarian Parliament. The deputies after refusing to recognise the right of…

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The Imperial Parliament. the Speech From the Throne. Transvaal Self Government Promised. Government Hedging on Irish Home Rule. London, Monday afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 3

His Majesty the King opened Parliament to-day with the usual ceremonies. The speech from the Throne announced that bills would be introduced dealing with…

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Election of Mayor

Molong Argus · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Molong Council was held on Saturday evening for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing municipal year. Ald. J. McGroder…

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Election of Mayor. ALD. McGRODER REELECTED

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 14

A SPECIAL meeting of the new Council was held last Saturday evening to elect a Mayor for the current year. There were present Aldermen McGroder (the retiring Mayor),…

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Farmers in Parliament. Western District Council

Leader · Thursday 1 March 1906 · page 1

The inaugural meeting of the Western District Council of Farmers and Bettlers was held in Dubbo lately. Delegates ware present from Dubbo,…

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Preparing for the Russian Elections LONDON, Wednesday afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 3

All parties in Russia, excepting the Social Democrats and Social Revolutionists, who have resolved to boycott the Dums, are organising in view of…

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The Duma Elections. LONDON, Friday afternoon

National Advocate · Monday 5 March 1906 · page 2

It is estimated that 68,000 workmen will be permitted to vote at the Dums elections…

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The Railway Commission the Debate in Parliament "It Stinks Too Much." [Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 2

The Railway Commission sat again today. Before the business of the day was proceeded with,…

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