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Politics & elections, 1904

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State Elections. How to Get Enrolled

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 15 June 1904 · page 2

No doubt there are a number of persona in and around Balranald who are not enrolled and consequently will be unable to exercise the franchise at the…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne, Wednesday. Industrial Legislation

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 3

Mr. Mauger gave notice that he would move that the House take steps to obtain an amendment of the Constitution, so as to give the Commonwealth…

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The Farmers' Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 June 1904 · page 2

"The Farmers' Parliament, sitting at Dubbo, has been passing a number of resolutions, some of which are timely, but others less so. The motto for the…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne, Thursday. QUESTIONS

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 June 1904 · page 3

mr. Watson said that Mr. Fisher was engaged in an enquiry into the whole question of the conditions under which perishable products were exported. The…

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Fourth Day. Election of Office Bearers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1904 · page 34

The results of the ballots for the election of officers for the ensuing year were announced by the president, as follows :—President, Mr James M'Inerney, re-elected unopposed ; secretary…

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State Elections. Mr. A. G. Humby at Currawarna

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 June 1904 · page 37

Mr Humby, the local independent candidate, addressed a well attended meeting of electors at Currawarna on Wednesday night, 8th inst., the chair being occupied by Mr…

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State Election

The Independent · Friday 17 June 1904 · page 2

Three gentlemen have already announced themselves as candidates for the forthcoming election. The latest addition is Mr John Lewis, of Moama…

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Riverina Election

The Independent · Friday 17 June 1904 · page 3

The following controversy took place in the House of Representatives last week in reference to the ballot papers used in the first Riverina, elections:-…

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The State Elections. Mr Wise in Berrigan

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 17 June 1904 · page 2

On Wednesday evening Mr Thomas Wise, Mayor of Jerilderie, who has announced his candidature for this constituency, was in Berrigan, and gave a preliminary address in…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. MELBOURNE,Friday QUESTIONS

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 2

Mr Watson, in answer to various members, said that Mr Dawson had already contradicted Senator Neild's statement in an English newspaper…

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The Harborough Election. a Liberal Victory

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 20 June 1904 · page 2

The result of the election for the Harborough Division of Leicestershire, for which Mr. J. w. Logan (Liberal), had resigned the representation, was as…

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Opening of the State Parliament

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 3

Their Honours the Chief Justice (Sir John Madden), and Mr Justice A [?] will open the State Parliament on Wednesday June 20…

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The State Elections. The Question of Electors Rights How to Get Enrolled. Prompt Application Necessary

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 4

We have good reason for believing that there are a great many persons qualified to vote, who are not enrolled, ami who will therefore be unable to exercise the franchise…

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Election Notes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 2

Mr. E. J. Gorman will address the electors at Oaklands to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 3 o'clock at Daysdale the same evening and at Burrylsa…

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The State Parliament

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 22 June 1904 · page 3

A proclamation formally summoning the twentieth parliament of Victoria to meet for the despatch of business on the 29th last., was Issued by his…

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The Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. MELBOURNE,Tuesday. QUESTIONS

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 22 June 1904 · page 3

Mr Whison, [?] reply to Mr Glynn, said the question of the existence of a local shipping ring would not be any reason for withdrawing the shipping…

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Grand National Candidates at Work. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 22 June 1904 · page 4

At Flemington this morning H. Harrison gave Sindhin useful work. The Wellington mare looks all the better or her race at Caulfield…

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The Albury Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 24

Mr B. Madge announces elsewhere his intention to contest the Albury seat as an Opposition candidate. He will open the campaign on Tuesday next at Wagra. His…

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Open Column. Pastures Protection Board Election. (To the Editor of the Independent)

The Independent · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 2

Dear Sir,—At the meeting of the above Association of 16th inst. a letter from the secretary of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, Deniliquin, stating they had…

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The State Election. Farmers and Settlers' Conference. Mr. J. G. Evans to Be Supported

The Independent · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon last a conference of delegates representing the Farmers and Settlers' Association within the Deniliquin electorate, was held in the Temperance Hall…

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