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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1903

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 July 1903 · page 21

In the Legislative Council a bill was introduced extending protection to girls by raising the age of consent from 14 to 17 years…

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Urana Rabbit Board Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 July 1903 · page 16
Also in Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser

Nominations were received last Friday, July 3rd, by the returning-officer, and the following candidates are in the field to fight for the two seats, viz:—George…

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Pastures’ Protection Board Election

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 10 July 1903 · page 2

The election of Directors of the Pastures’ Protection Board for the Pastures’ Protection District of Jerilderie takes place on Wednesday, the 15th…

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Sydney Notes. Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 3

Not much law-making. but a good deal ofreer[?] is the order of the day parliament. Sons members assert that the Government have played…

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The Need for Culture in Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 29

"Polities demand the service of the best intellects; but I very often regret to find that in New South Wales men of good education take no active interest in…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 37

The Legislative Council to-day disposed of the Address in Reply. Mr Slattery created a diversion by moving an amendment as follows :—" We…

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New South Wales Parliament. Another Censure Motion

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 2

After formal business had been transacted in the Assembly on Wednesday. Mr. Carruthers gave notice that he would move on the following day: --…

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Pastures Protection Board. Election of Directors. Local Candidates Returned

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 2

A ballot for the election of six directors of the Pastures Protection Board for the Pastures Protection District of Jerilderie, was determined…

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New South Wales Parliament. Another Motion of Censure. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 2

After formal business had been transacted in the Legislative Assembly yesterday affernoon, Mr Carruthers gave notice that he would move the…

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The Next Election

The Independent · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 2

A letter has been received here this week from the Secretaries of the Liberal and Reform Association, saying it was intended to run a candidate for this…

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Pastures Protection Board Election

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 2

The election for the return of the six candidates for the Jerilderie Pastures Protection Board came off on Wednesday last. The poll opened at 8 o'clock in the morning, but…

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Urana Rabbit Board Election

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1903 · page 2

All that are entitled to vote at this election, should not forget to apply at once to the Returning Officer, Urana Rabbit Board, Urana, for ballot papers…

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Municipal Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 July 1903 · page 2

The day fixed by the Governor for the muncipal election in Corowa being Wednesday, August 20 it will be evident that the time is drawing Very close…

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Parliament. the Mining Industry

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 1

When the Assembly met an Tuesday, Mr. Meagher moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the desirableness of establishing State batterlow on low…

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New South Wales Parliament. Mr. Carruthers' Motion Defeated. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 37

The debate on Mr. Carrnthers' motion of censure on the Government in regard to the Fitzroy Dock revelations was continued in the Legislative Assembly until nearly 6 o'clock this…

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The Election of a Pope

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 21

As soon as the breath has left the body of the Pope, the Cardinal Camerlengo (chamberlain) is advised of the fact. Into his hands falls the entire government during the…

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Kiewa Riding Election. to the Editor of the Albury Banner

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 34

SIR,—In your issue of the 17th inst. I notice a communication from your own correspondent, Gundowring, dealing with the merits of the two candidates for the…

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Rutherglen Shire Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 2

For the election in the South Riding-- for the seat about to be vacated by Cr. O'Dea, Messrs. S. Williams, Junr, (Brimin) and H. M'Kay (Chiltern West)…

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Victorian State Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 July 1903 · page 2

It is stated that as soon as the Royal assent to the Reform Bill is in hand a general election will take place in Victoria. There will be a reduction in the…

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