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Politics & elections, 1908

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Federal Parliament the Senate. In the Senate yesterday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 4

Se[?]ntor Russell (S.A.) presented a petition from the Manufacturers' and Protectionists' Association of South. Australia, praying for increased duties on strippers…

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Municipal and Shire Elections. Municipal Nominations. Eight Candidates for Six Seats

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 2

On Wednesday last (nomination day) the Returning Officer (Mr. Jas. Young) publicly announced the nominations received for the…

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Singleton Letter. (From our Representative.) Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 5

[?] following nominations were received [?] returning officer yesterday for the [?] of alderman in the Singleton Municipal Council (nine to the elected):—Messrs…

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Local Government Elections

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 2

Throughout the State almost, the people are now in the midst of the Local Government elections. Great changes have been brought about…

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Federal Parliament the Senate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 2

In the Senate, yesterday, The Vice-President moved the second reading of the Excise Bill. The motion was agreed to and the bill was committed…

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Municipal Elections. The Nominations

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 2

At noon yesterday the Returning Officer (Mr Pierce Healy) announced that he had received the following nominations for the positions of aldermen of the Municipality of…

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Municipal Elections Nomination Day in West Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 4

Punctually at noon to-day the Returning Officer (Mr. W. McLauchlin), in the vestibule at the Town Hall, made an official announcement of the nominations received for…

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Training School Scholarships. Successful Candidates

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 6

The following candidates were successful at the examination of the second year probationary students, hold in December, and will be awarded scholarships entitling them to admission to the…

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The Shire Election. How to Vote

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 6

The ballot paper in connection with the election of Councillors of Killings A and C of Patrick Plains Shire lave now been posted to every person whose…

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Municipal Election the Nominations

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 3

The official declaration of candidates for the council of the municipality of Singleton took place at noon yesterday in the Council Chambers. There were…

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Cessnock Shire Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

Mr. T. L. Johns, who is a candidate for B riding of the Cessnock Shire. addressed the electors of Heddon-Greta at Parker's Hotel on Friday. Mr. T. Neilson…

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Cape Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 5

The elections in Cape Colony have resulted to the present as follows :—South Africa party (Afrikanders), 11 ; Unionists Pro[?]ssives), 5: Independent, 1…

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Correspondence. [To the Editor of tho Scone Advocate.) the Shire Election

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

SIR,—Without wishing to say anything with a view to influencing ratepayers in the forthcoming election, I trust you will let me…

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Woolooma Shire Election. (To the Editor of the Scone Advocate.)

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

SIR,—In two ridings of our shire I notice that contests are to take place. This is as it should be, for where the happy family business…

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The Singleton Argus. Tuesday, January 28. the Municipal Elections

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

In past issues we have referred to the general lack of interest that has been manifested throughout the State in the matter of the municipal elections, under,…

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Queensland Elections

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 3

The Queensland Premier addressed a large erowd on Saturday night at Cairns. Interruptions from the back of the hall caused Mr Philp's voice…

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Cessnock Shire Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 4

Mr. Thomas L. Johns, a candidate for B Riding in the ensuing Cessnock Shire election, was announced to deliver an address at Risby's Falls Hotel last evening, but owing to the paucity of…

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Municipal Elections

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 4

In connection with the election of aldermen for the Council of the Municipality of East Maitland, Messrs. J. W. Tickell and J. B. Rooney, two of the nominated…

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The Municipal Election

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 7

Alderman Weidmann is seeking re-election to the Municipal Council, and is quite prepared, if not "eager," for the fray, and it is generally thought will give a good account of…

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Opening of Parliament

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 3

King Edward, accompanied by Queen Alexandra, opened Parliament amidst much enthusiasm. In the Speech from the Throne, bills were promised for dealing with the following…

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