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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1904

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State Elections

Camden News · Thursday 9 June 1904 · page 2

The Hon. J. Kidd, Minister for Mines and Agriculture, (Camden) addressed a meeting of Moorbank residents at the residence of Mr. Scott-Young, on Tuesday evening of…

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State Elections

Camden News · Thursday 9 June 1904 · page 1

On Monday last the members of the People's Reform League took a vote as to the selection of Mr. F. W. A. Downes, J.P., or otherwise; to be correct it should be…

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The Elections. to the Editor Campbelltown Herald

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 15 June 1904 · page 2

SIR,—At a meeting for the selection of a candidate for The Glebe on Thursday evening, referring to the sitting member (Mr. Hogue) Mr. [?] said:—"Mr. Hogue had…

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Movements of Candidates

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 15 June 1904 · page 2

Mr. F. W. A. Downes advises that he has now visited all [?]arts of the electorate, with the exception of Wilton, and that he has met every encouragement. the candidate is…

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The State Elections. Hon. John Kidd's Candidature

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 15 June 1904 · page 2

A MEETING of Mr. Kidd's friends and supporters was held last Friday evening at the Town Hall, Campbelltown. It was alike largely attended and very enthusiastic. The…

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State Elections

Camden News · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 1

Sir John See has tendered his resignation as State Premier, and acting on his advice, the Governor sent for Mr. Waddell, Colonial Treasurer…

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State Elections. Mr. Downes at Campbelltown

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 22 June 1904 · page 2

PURSUANT to notice, Mr. F. W. A. Downes addressed a meeting of electors in the Town Hill, Campbell [?] on Friday evening [?]sh [?]ce of his candidat[?]…

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State Elections

Camden News · Thursday 23 June 1904 · page 1

Mr. Kidd has been holding a series of successful meetings during the week. The Menangle meeting was undoubtedly a great success and a vote of confidence was carried…

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The State Elections

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 2

Mr. Bartlett will address the electors at Campbelltown next Friday evening. Mr. J. H. Martsden, of Liverpool, has been Appointed returning officer for the Camden…

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The Camden Election. to the Editor of the Camden News

Camden News · Thursday 30 June 1904 · page 4

SIR.—In your notes on Mr. Dowries' meeting at Campbelltown on the 15th inst. I notice you say that Mr. Downes was "subjected to a bitter personal attack from Mr. H. J. Asher." Now, sir…

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State Elections. [To the Editor of the Camden News.]

Camden News · Thursday 30 June 1904 · page 8

Sir,—I think the enclosed correspondence with reference to Mr. Moore's suggested referendum may be of interest to your readers, I shall be glad if you will publish…

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State Elections

Camden News · Thursday 30 June 1904 · page 1

The State Premier unfolded the Ministerial policy at Cowra on Monday. Mr. Waddell informed his audience that he had now got a better grasp of the financial…

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State Elections. Mr. J. V. Bur[?] at Campbelltown

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 6 July 1904 · page 2

MR. J. V. BARTLETT, Liberal Freetrade and Reform candidate, addressed a meeting of electors in the Town Hall, Campbelltown, last Friday evening in the interests of his…

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State Elections

Camden News · Thursday 7 July 1904 · page 4

The writs of election will probably be issued between the 16th and 20th July. Transfers of electors' rights may be obtained later than the original rights. Names cannot be enrolled after…

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State Elections

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 13 July 1904 · page 2

Parliament expires by effluxion of time next Saturday, and the elections take place three weeks later—on August 6th. Mr. John E. Moore will address the…

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State Elections. Mr. John E. Moore at Campbelltown

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 2

ON Monday evening last, at the Town Hall, Campbelltown, Mr. John E. Moore addressed a well-attended meeting in furtherance of his candidature. A number of ladies were…

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Election Notes

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 2

August 6, election day, will not be a public holiday. The new Parliament will probably meet on August 23…

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State Elections

Camden News · Thursday 21 July 1904 · page 1

Mr. Kidd's meetings at Liverpool and Cabramatta last week were both huge successes. At the former, which was the largest meeting ever held in Liverpool, Mr. Kidd had a most…

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State Elections. Mr. Carruthers at Campbelltown

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1904 · page 2

HON. J. H. CARRUTHERS addressed a [?] meeting in the Town Hall, [?] on Monday night in the interests of the selected Literal and Reform candidate,…

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Election Notes

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1904 · page 2

Messrs. A. R. Payten and Fred. Sheather have been appointed presiding officers (No. 1 and 2 booths respectively) at Campbelltown…

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