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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1897

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Municipal Election

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the ratepayers of the West Ward was held at the Red Lion Hotel on Thursday night for the purpose of hearing Mr. C. Long one of the…

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The Municipal Election. the Nominations

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 4

The official nominations for the Vacancies in the Municipal Council, caused by the retirement of aldermen Sparrow, Taylor, and J. G. Evans by effluxion of time, took place at the Town Hall on…

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The Federation Convention Election. To the Electors of New South Wales

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 4

GENTLEMEN,—Pursuant to previous announcemnnt, I intend offering myself us a candidate for your suffrages at tho forthcoming Federation Convention…

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The Municipal Election

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 February 1897 · page 2

A few remarks of some of the defeated Candidates for Municipal honors overheard BY BRIDGET O'FLYNN. East Ward Defeated Candidate:—…

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Balranald Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 2

On Monday evening last a special meeting of the Council was held for the purpose of electing the Mayor fur the ensuing year. Thereturning officer,…

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Municipal Election

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 2

On Friday night there was a large gathering of ra[?] at the Carrington Rink to hear Messrs. H. B. Broughton and C. W. York two of the candidates for…

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The Municipal Election. a Parody on "Bridget O'Flynn."

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 2

I feel I must say, without further delay, These few words I wish to record: My heart it is light, notwithstanding the spite—I take defeat with delight in East Ward…

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Municipal Election. a parady on "Bridget O'Fly[?]."

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 2

I fell; I must say without-further delay, There few words words I wish to record; My heart it is light not with standing the spite.—…

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Election of Mayor

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 4

The election of the Mayor for the ensuing year took place on Monday morning at nine o’clock, that unusual lime being decided upon in order to suit the convenience of the retiring Mayor (Mr…

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The Municipal Elections. Declaration of the Poll

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 4

The declaration of the Poll in connection with the Municipal elections for the West and North Wards, took place at the Town Hall on Saturday last. The Returning Officer (Mr A. Jameson),…

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The Mayoral Election. Alderman Byrne Chosen

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 February 1897 · page 2

The Hay Municipal Council met last night for the election of Mayor. All the aldermen were present. Alderman Andrew proposed that Alderman…

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Election of Mayor

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 17 February 1897 · page 2

The election of Mayor for the current year took place on Monday night at 7.30 p.m. There was a full council. The retiring Mayor Alderman New ton occupied…

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Open Column. the Federal Convention Election. ( To the Editor, of the Pastoral Times)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 February 1897 · page 2

SIR,—As one who takes a deep interest in the federation of the Australian colonies, I deplore the apathy at present shown by the electors in respect to, the election on the 4th, of next month of 10…

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The Federal Election

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 February 1897 · page 2

THE election of the members of the Federal Convention which takes place on next Thursday week, is full of importance to all who take any interest in the future welfare of Australia…

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The Federal Convention. The Coming Election. Views of the Candidates

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 February 1897 · page 2

Owing to the multiplicity of candidates for election to the Federal Convention, and to the fact that it is almost impossible for anyone to carry in his mind the views of all…

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The Federal Election. Mr. Jas. Ashton, M.L.A.

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 February 1897 · page 2

The Town and Country Journal publishes Mr. Ashton's portrait, in its last issue and the following review of his career:— Mr. Jas. Ashton, M.L.A., first entered…

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The Federal Convention Election. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 February 1897 · page 3

SIR, -- Polling for the election of delegates to the Federal Convention takes place on Thursday, 4th March, and I find it impossible in so short a time to…

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The Federal Election. Public Meeting at Balranald

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 February 1897 · page 3

A well attended meeting of voters was held at the Council Chambers last Friday evening, the Mayor, Ald. Lutz, occupying the chair…

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The Forthcoming Elections

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 February 1897 · page 2

The first and second stages of the Federal Election have passed, viz., the issue of the writ and the nominations, and we are now entering upon the…

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The Federal Election. Hints to Voters

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 February 1897 · page 2

Do not fail to record your vote. Take care to bring your electors right with you. Pick out the soundest man disregarding…

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