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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

397 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 20

ThE Freetrade Candidate

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 2

Next week the electors of Riverina will be called upon to decide whether Mr Ashton or Mr Chanter shall be their representative in the first Federal Parliament. It is not too much to say that the eyes…

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On Polling Day! Facts to Be Remembered!! Telegram. Sydney, 13 March, 1901

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 25 March 1901 · page 1

To MR. J. M. CHANTER:— "You are the accepted candidate of the Australian Liberal Association for Riverina,…

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Candidates for the Senate. Mr. John Kidd, M.P., at Hay

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 25 March 1901 · page 4

The above gentleman addressed a large audience at the Academy of Music on Friday night in support of his candidature for the Senate. The…

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The Federal Election. Sir John Quick in Riverina. Arrival at Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 2

In response to a request by Mr. R. Gibson, the secretary of the Hay Federal Committee, a number of members of that committee assembled in the drawing-room at, Tattersall's…

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The Federal Election. Mr. Ashton at Barham. BARHAM

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 4

Mr. Ashton addressed about one hundred electors here last night. He met with a very good reception, and expects a good majority. After the meeting Mr. Ashton…

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Concerning Commonwealth Candidates

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 March 1901 · page 3

AN English illustrated weekly, in criticising the Commonwealth celebrations, compliments Sir William Lyne upon his "graceful act courtesy" in declining the…

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The Federal Election

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 2

Next Friday the electors of this State will be called upon to elect 26 representatives to the Federal Parliament, and it is the duty of all to vote for good and…

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Candidate for the Senate. MR. R. D. Meagher at Hay

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Thursday 28 March 1901 · page 2

On Tuesday night last Mr. R. D. Meagher, an independent candidate for the Senate, addressed a crowd of about 500 people from Tattersall's…

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To-day's Polling. Announcing the Results. Where the Figures will be Posted

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 2

The results of to-day's polling, not only in Riverina, but throughout Australia, will be received by the Grazier, and posted up to-night on a large…

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Open Column. (We do not necessarily identify with the views expressed by our correspondents.) Our Federal Parliament. (To the Editor of the Independent.)

The Independent · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 7

SIR,—At all limes we are accustomed to hear the troubles of the roan who complains of the inefficient or corrupt government; and not unfrequently if pressed for particulars, be will admit that he did…

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An Election Tip

The Independent · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 6

It is not often that I take an interest in politics, the quadrupeds are more in my line; but I have been induced to give the "Independent" a tip, There are two…

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The Hume State Electorate. a Local Candidate

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 24

Mr. Gordon M'Laurin elsewhere announcs that he is a candidate for the Hume, and announces the dates of his meetings…

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Election Items

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 35

Sir William Lyne had a good meeting at Corowa on Monday. A vote of confidence wascarried amid cheers. In 1846, when Peel made England…

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Correspondence. the Home Election. to the Editor of the Albury Banner

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 34

Sir,—I contend that in this Goddard opposition to Sir William Lyne for the Hume seat in the Federal House of Representatives there is much that exception can be taken to…

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Election Tactics

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 28

Says the Herald:—An artistic and libellous leaflet has been issued by Mr. Goddard's committee in Cottamundra. The printer's name is diecr[?]tly suppressed. We, of course, know…

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The Elections for the Senate. Mr. R. D. Meagher at Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 2

Mr R. D. Meagher, M.L.A., addressed a large audience from the balcony of Tattersall's Hotel, on Tuesday evening. Mr Newton presided…

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A Local Election Dodge

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 2

The Loyal Orange Institution of New South Wales has published, in the Sydney papers, a list of candidates for the Federal election…

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The Federal Election. Last Night's Meeting. The Final Word at Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 2

Whatever be the result of to-day's polling, Mr. Ashton cannot but be gratified at last night's meeting. It was a generous tribute to a good man…

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Mr. Goddard's Election Expenses. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1901 · page 3

SIR,--The attention of my directors has been drawn to a statement freely circulated in the Hume Electorate, and which has of necessity found its way into the…

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The Federal Elections. the Polling Returns

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 March 1901 · page 2

It is quite safe to say that no election in recent years has created such ft keen interest locally as that which took place yesterday, and so far as the contestants were concerned no…

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