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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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Rival Candidates. The Liberals

The Yass Courier · Thursday 13 February 1913 · page 2

A great fighting speech! That was how many of those present at last night’s Liberal. meeting in the Mechanics’ described Mr. Wood’s…

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Yass Seat. Mr. Bourke Liberal Candidate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 February 1913 · page 4

Yass, Tuesday.—The ballot for the selection of a Liberal candidate closed this morning. The result placed Mr. P. M. Bourke first with 574 votes, Mr. F. Coen second with 427, Mr. T. Starr…

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Yass By-Election. Address by Hon. John Garland, M.L.C.

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 4

The Hon. Joho Garland, M.L.C, addressed the electors in the Guild Hall, Burrowa, on Wednesday evening last, in favor of the candidature of the…

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Liberal Candidates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

A comprehensive move is being made by the Liberal Association in the selection of candidates. This matter has been delayed somewhat in this State on account of the uncertainly…

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The Labor Candidate

The Yass Courier · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

Mr. Gregory McGirr, the Labor candidate, is pursuing an active campaign. He addressed a large meeting at Burrowa on Friday, followed by a…

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Shire Meeting. Election of President

The Yass Courier · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

The Councillors present were Messrs. J. Garry, R. Julian, C. F. Walker, Archer, G. M. E. Vallance, and Wright,…

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Proportional Representation. Important Trial Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 2

Co-operation is desired in carrying out a trial election according to the principles of proportional representation. It is not a party question. The objects sought to be obtained by the…

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Federal Campaign. Selection of a Liberal Candidate

The Burrowa News · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

A comprehensive move is being made by the Liberal Association in the direction of the selection of Liberal candidates. This matter has been delayed…

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Yass By-Election. Address by Mr. McGIRR

The Burrowa News · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 4

Mr. J. J. O. McGirr, the selected Labor Candidate for Yass By-election, addressed the electors in the Guild Hall, Burrowa, on Thursday evening,…

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Proportional Representation. Important Trial Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 4

Co-operation is desired in carrying out a trial election according to the principles of proportional representation. It is not a party question. The objects sought to be obtained by the…

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Yass Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 4

Mr. Wade will proceed to Yass this week to take part in the by-election campaign. The Daily Telegraph's special reporter says:—There is no mistaking the feeling in the Yass…

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Yass Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 2

Burrowa, Monday.—At a meeting of the Farmers' and settlers' Association on Saturday it was decided to support Mr. Bourke, the Liberal candidate. Mr. Bourke is making good progress…

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The Labor Candidate

The Yass Courier · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 2

Mr. McGirr has been conducting a strenuous campaign, and the Labor forces throughout the electorate are well marshallod…

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The By-election. the Premier’s Address

The Yass Courier · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 2

A large audience applauded the Premier when he stepped on to the stage at the Mechanics’ Institute on Monday evening. Mr. McGowan had…

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Yass Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 2

Notwithstanding the influx of men for Burrinjuck and the railway works there is a wide-expressed opinion all over the electorate that the result will be very close, whoever gets the…

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Yass Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 1

Mr. McGirr predicts success for his candidature. Mr. Griffith says Labour will win, but declares that the wonderful Labour organisation is a myth. When he arrived at…

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Yass By-Election. Address by Mr. F. COEN

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

Mr. F. Coen addressed the electors in the Guild Hall, Burrowa, on Monday evening, 24th inst., in support of Mr. P. M. Bourke (the [?]lected Liberal…

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Yass By-Election. Address by Hon. C.G. WADE

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 2

The Hon. C. G. Wade (leader of the Opposition in the N.S. Wales State Parliament) addressed the electors in the Guild Hall, Burrowa, on Thursday…

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Yass Election. Mr. Hall Caustic

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 6

Mr. Wade had a cordial reception from Yass Liberals, and addressed a good meeting at Burrowa, where Mr. Carmichael spoke the same night. Yass Liberals confidently predicted a…

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Yass By-election. Mr. Bourk’s Meetings

The Yass Courier · Monday 3 March 1913 · page 2

A good meeting was held at Mr. Mahoe’s Reel on Saturday afternoon, over 30 electors being present, Mr. Richard Withers presiding. The…

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