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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1910

302 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 5 of 16

An Election Story

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 May 1910 · page 4

On one of the spoiled voting papers at a certain county election was written, "I vote for the gentleman with a wart on his nose." It transpired that…

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State Elections

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 May 1910 · page 14

In connection with the forthcoming State elections new rolls are to be prepared for all electoral districts…

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The Gloucester Election. Preliminary Announcement to the Electors. Ladies and Gentlemen

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 7 May 1910 · page 4

Some time in August next the present Parliament must dissolve by effluxion of time, and I take this early opportunity, of announcing to you my intention of seeking your suffrages at the election for the representation of the Gloucester…

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The Federal Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1910 · page 3

The Federal Parliament will meet for the despatch of business on July 1. It is intended, after members have been sworn in, and the Speaker has…

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State Election

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 May 1910 · page 4

Mr. H. D. Morton during the week has been conducting a preliminary campaign of the Hastings-Macleay electorate, with a view to contesting the seat at next general…

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The Gloucester Election. Preliminary Announcement to the Electors

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1910 · page 4

Ladies and Gentlemen,— Some time in August next the present Parliament must dissolve by effluxion of time, and I take this early opportunity of announcing to you my intention of seeking your suffrages…

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The Forthcoming Election

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1910 · page 3

"It is suggested, in a letter to one of the city dailies—with an eye to the coming State elections—that the Federal Liberal defeat was largely due to…

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Municipal Election

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 May 1910 · page 5

NOMINATIONS for the position of Alderman to fill tho seat vacated by Mr. James McQuade closed yesterday morning, when the Returning Officer, Mr. James W. Wilson…

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Local and General News. Local Elections

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 May 1910 · page 10

By the concatenation of circumstances both the Stock Board and the Municipal Council elections will be held on Wednesday next, the 25th May. Ballot…

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Federal Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 25 May 1910 · page 6

The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) has announced that the Federal Parliament will meet on Friday, July 1. Mr. Fisher said it was necessary…

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Meeting of State Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 25 May 1910 · page 3

The Parliament of New South Wales which stood prorogued until May 24, was on Friday further prorogued until Tuesday, June 14, on which date it is…

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Belmore By-Election. Labor Candidate Returned

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 25 May 1910 · page 4

Polling took place on Saturday in connection with the Belmore by-election, and resulted in the return of the selected Labor candidate, Mr. P. J…

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Imperial Parliament

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 May 1910 · page 11

It is understood that on the reassembling of the Imperial Parliament, Mr. Asquith, the Prime Minister, will be interrogated by the…

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South African Parliament. London

Nambucca News · Friday 27 May 1910 · page 3

A Unionist Party has been formed in the South African Parliament., of which Dr. Jamison has been elected the leader,…

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South Australian Parliament. Sydney

Nambucca News · Friday 27 May 1910 · page 3

The south Australian parliament will meet next Thursday, when it is anticipated the Government will be defeated by 22 votes to 20…

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Stock Board Election

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 May 1910 · page 6

THE ballot in connection with the election of four directors of the Stock Board was counted on Wednesday and resulted as follows :--…

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The Gloucester Election. Preliminary Announcement to the Electors

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1910 · page 4

Ladies and Gentlemen,— Some time in August next the present Parliament must dissolve by effluxion of time, and I take this early opportunity of announcing to you my intention of seeking your suffrages…

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Stock Board Election

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1910 · page 4

The Taree "Times" has something to say about the above matter. It admits that a determined effort is to be made at the instigation of their…

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State Elections. Country Meetings

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 28 May 1910 · page 10

Afc a meeting of the residents of Forster and Tuncurry held at Tuncurry on Saturday, it was decided to form a branch of the…

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An Election Excuse

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 1 June 1910 · page 4

ENDEAVOURING to find some consolation for the Liberal rout last month Sir Joseph Carruthers attributes it to an unholy…

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