Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1902

252 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 13

Municipal Elections

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 2

The Mayor at noon on Tuesday last declared the names of the candidates nominated for the seats rendered vacant by the retirement of Aldermen Chrystal…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Brother Dickey on Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 1

"Now dat de State on city 'h[?]hun is over," said Brother Dickey, "we'll have time ter git rested for de Presidential heoray comes on. I never did…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Municipal Elections. the Official Nominations

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 4

The official nominations for the vacancies in the East West and North Wards took place on Tuesday morning at the Town Hall. The returning officer Mr John Kelly presided, and over 100 persons were…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Municipal Elections Aldermen Jane and Jefferson Re-elected

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 2

The election- of two aldermen to represent the East and West Wards of the municipality, took place yesterday, the polling booth for the East Ward being at the Town Hall and that for the West Ward…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Election

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Monday 10 February 1902 · page 2

The election of an Alderman for the South Ward of the town of Hay will take place to-morrow. The event is one of more than ordinary interest…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Hay Municipal Election

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 2

The poll for the election of one Alderman for the South Ward of the Hay Municipality took place at the Academy of Music on Tuesday. At…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Federal Parliament. Thursday, February 6. House of Representatives

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 4

In dealing with the excise duties, which although they are at the end of the tariff list, were taken before many other divisions, the House first considered the effect of the beer…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Jerilderie Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 29

The Jerilderie municipal elections were hold on Saturday, but vary little interest was taken by the ratepayers, only 54 votes being, recorded. The results were:—…

Continued on Trove, page 29 →

Election of Mayor

The Independent · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 3

The ejection of Mayor for the ensuing 12 [?]months took place at the Town Hall on Monday afternoon last. There were president Aldermen Jane (Mayor) in the chair…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Recent Hospital Election

The Independent · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 2

The usual quiet of the Hospital Committee meetings was somewhat perturhed by a reference to the recent election of the new Committee. Mr Carew opened…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Hospital Election

The Independent · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 2

It will be noticed on reference to another column in this issue that strong indignation was expressed at the Hospital Committee meeting on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Hay Municipal Council. The Annual Elections. Official Declaration of the Poll

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 2

The annual election of three aldermen to serve in the Hay Municipal Council in now completed, with the result that Messrs Stanger, Gibbon, and Maclure have been…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Original Correspondence. The Late Municipal Election. (To the Editor of the Riverine Grazier.)

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 February 1902 · page 3

Sir,—Through your valued paper I wish to express my disgust at the treatment I have received at the hands of the Cuuncil's officials. On going to record my vote on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Mayoral Election. Alderman Kelly Elected by 6 Votes to 8

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 4

A special meeting of the council was held on Monday afternoon at the Town Hall for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing 12 months The retiring Mayor, Ald. Jane, presided, and Ald…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Late Hospital Elections. Were All Votes Qualified?

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 2

When the members of the Hospital Committee met at the School of Arts on Tuesday evening a discussion which lasted half an hour took place on the question as to whether all persons who recorded their…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Hay Municipal Council The Election of Mayor. Alderman Gibson Elected

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was held last night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. The retiring Mayor (Alder John Witcombe)…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Mayoral Election. Ald. Robert Gibson Elected. Some Important Speeches

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Thursday 20 February 1902 · page 4

The election of Mayor for the Municipality of Hay took place last night at the Council Chambers. There were present:—Mr Alderman…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Federal Parliament. Thursday, February 13. House of Representatives

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 24

The debate on the question of a bonus to the iron industry was taken up in a spirit that for a while at any rate threatened defeat to the Government proposals. A great caution and a…

Continued on Trove, page 24 →

The Late Hospital Elections. Counsel’s Opinion to Be Obtained

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 2

A special meeting of the Committee of the Hospital was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday evening to further discuss questions raised with reference to the legality of the late elections. The President…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Federal Parliament. Thursday, February 20. House of Representatives

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 February 1902 · page 24

A disposition to make some progress with the tariff was distinctly noticeable when the House met. An introductory skirmish took place over the Government proposal to charge…

Continued on Trove, page 24 →