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Illawarra · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1904

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To-day's Elections

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

The municipal elections to-day are of more than ordinary interest, competition for the various wards being very keen throughout At Wollongong opposition is put forward…

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Municipal Elections. Meeting at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

At the Church-street Hall on Wednesday evening last, Mr. Arthur Harris, who is a candidate for the East Ward the Borough of Wollongong at the election to-day,…

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The Municipal Elections. KIAMA

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1904 · page 2

A. GREAT deal of interest was centred in the: Kiama Municipal election on Saturday last, as evidenced by the heavy. polling which took place, and the large crowd which…

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Municipal Elections. Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 2

At Wollongong, Mayor Wiseman was the returning officer, and announced the results as follows:— EAST WARD…

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Kiama Council. Election of Mayor

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 2

THE first meeting of the municipal year of the Kiama Council took place on Wednesday afternoon, when all the Alderman were in attendance. The Mayor…

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Gerringong Council. Election of Mayor

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the above was held on Monday, for the election of Mayor for the ensuing municipal year. The following Alderman were present:—The…

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Mayoral Elections. North Illawarra

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 2

The North Illawarra Council held its special meeting for the purpose of electing a Mayor on Thursday evening. Ald. Williams nominated Alderman…

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Municipal Elections. Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 16

It is a long time since so much interest was shown in a Municipal election in Wollongong ns was manifested on Saturday lust, when the ratepayers…

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Jamberoo Council. Election of Mayor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 16 February 1904 · page 2

A special meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday morning last it 10.30 for the election of Mayor for the ensuing Municipal year. The following aldermen…

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Jamberoo Council. Election of Mayor

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 2

THE above council met on Satueday morning, there being present-Aldermen C.W. Craig (Mayor),F. & H. Fredericks., J Love, J. Walter, H. T. Robb, H…

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Wollongong Mayoral Election. ALD. F. Kevan Elected

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 2

Full council attended the special meeting of the Wollongong Council on Friday night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year…

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Election of Mayor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 18

The Wollongong Council met on Friday evening for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the year just entered on. All the aldermen were present. The…

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A Trial Sermon by a Lay Candidate. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 2

Sir,—It has often occurred to me that I could preach if I had the chance. Whether or no, with your consent, I Shall make a trail. Text—"Eye for eye, tooth for…

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Kiama Pastures Protection Board. Election of a Director

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 March 1904 · page 2

THE location of a Director in all the vacancy on the above Board caused by the death of Mr. D. Thorburn, took place yesterday under the supervision of the…

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Federal Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1904 · page 2

The second Federal Parliament was opened in Melbourne on Wednesday. The Chief Justice first swore ion Members. For the Senate, Sir R. Baker was elected…

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Balgownie, Election of Check-weighman

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1904 · page 2

In the election for miners' check-weighman at Mount Pleasant Colliery on Friday, the former holder of the position (Mr. A. Hicks) was defended by Mr. Sid Bird by 60…

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State Politics. the Next Kiama Election

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1904 · page 2

THE redistribution of seats, with its consequent extension of recent electorate boundaries, has caused some change in the probable candidates for the Kiama seat at…

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The Coming Election. (To the Editor, South Coast Times.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 14

SIR,—Now that the electoral boundaries hare been adjusted and we are in a position to know where we are, tine time has come for all to prepare for the…

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Correspondence. Selecting Candidates. to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 6 April 1904 · page 2

SIR,—If we are to have a reformed Parliament, one who can be trusted to give effect to the objects of the Liberal and Reform Association and kindred bodies, no time…

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The Election

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 2

"Ono Who Knows" writes: "Reform," "Liberal," and "Freetrader" will now all have a dab at the literary, paint pot, and will be all wondrous wise over the…

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