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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

28 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 2

The British General Elections

Camden News · Thursday 18 January 1906 · page 8

The sensation of the elections has been the defeat of the ex-Prime Minister, Mr. Balfour, who polled over 2000 leas than Mr. Horridge, his opponent…

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Camden Municipal February Elections. 1906

Camden News · Thursday 8 February 1906 · page 6

Tuesday of this week was the date announced for the receipt and reading of nominations for the election of three alderman and two auditors. The returning…

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British Candidates. the Frigid Mr Asquith

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 3

"A Casual Observer" writes in the London. "Express" of llth January:- "I am trying to bring the matter down —down from the heights of declamation…

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Electioneering Gold

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 4

In America everything can be done by means of money. In England nothing can be done without money. The two things are quite different…

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Election Items. Little Coincidences

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 4

In Mid-Lanark Captain Campbell (U.) has just distinguished himself by hiring a special train from Glasgow to Wishaw to address a dinner-hour…

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Election Comediettas. From Gay to Grave. No. I.

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 3

"No," said the Rector, gravely twirling the glass that held his post-prandial allowance of port. "No, I shall not vote for Gazebrook."…

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Municipal Election

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 4

Very little interest was taken in the election of an [?]lderman to fill the vacancy in the Mess Vale council, caused by the retirement of Ald. Lackey. Two nominations were received—those of Messrs…

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A.M.P. Society. Election of Directors

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 2 June 1906 · page 5

The serutiny of votes for the election of three directors of the A.M.P. Society was concluded on Tuesday, and resulted as follows:—Senator J. T. Walker, 73,344; Mr…

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Federal Elections

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 July 1906 · page 4

At a meeting of the Federal Capital on Saturday it was agreed that the Government will propose an alteration of the Constitution so as to permit of the general election being…

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Nepean Federal Electorate. Polling Places

Camden News · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 11

A Commonwealth, 'Gazette' just issued, gives the list of polling places for the new electorate (Nepean) as follows:—Auburn, Auburn Downs, Bankstown,…

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Camden School of Arts. Election of President and Officers

Camden News · Thursday 23 August 1906 · page 8

The committee met at their ordinary monthly meeting on Monday, 13th August. The president of the School of Arts, Mr. A. D. Little, J.P., presiding. The following…

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Parliament and Press. Sir Edward Clarke Resigns

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 1 September 1906 · page 3

The disappearance of Sir Edward Clarke from the floor of the House of Commons is an event, which naturally enough, interests politicians…

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The Federal Elections

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 2

Mr. G. W. Fuller, M.H.R. for Illawarra, was the guest of Mr. C.W. Marsden at Eowral on Wednesday. Mr. Fuller states that it is not his intention to commence his campaign until the House dissolves…

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The Elections

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 3 October 1906 · page 2

In view of the fact that the elections take place next month, a full comp[?]ment of candidates for the position of permanent councillors in the…

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The Federal Elections. Mr. Fuller's Campaign

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 20 October 1906 · page 2

A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. G. W. Fuller, the present member for the Illawarra electorate, and the selected anti-socialist candidate, was held at the Royal Hotel, Bowral, on Wednesday…

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How an Election is Fought

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 20 October 1906 · page 2

During Mr. George Raid's absencefrom the House of Representatives, the Hon. Joseph Cook has been holding the fort for the Opposition with vigor and…

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The Federal Elections

Camden News · Thursday 25 October 1906 · page 2

The rolls have been issued for the Illawarra and Nepean electorates, and are available for inspection at all the post-offices throughout the area embraced in each of the…

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The Federal Elections

Camden News · Thursday 25 October 1906 · page 10

Our esteemed member for this c[?]tre, Mr. G. W. Fuller, M.H.R., notifies to address the electors in the Camden School of Arts on Tuesday evening, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m…

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The Federal Elections. ILLAWARRA

Camden News · Thursday 1 November 1906 · page 6

Mr. Ald. G. B. Holt, the selected Labor candidate held a well attended meeting (of whom a good proportion were ladies) at The Oaks on Saturday evening last, Mr C. G…

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Wollondilly Shire Elections. MR. R. H. Antill's Candidature. to the Editor of the Camden News

Camden News · Thursday 1 November 1906 · page 1

Sir,—I notice in your issue of the 25th inst that Mr. Antill refers to his candidature for Riding C[?]. From the statements contained in his…

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