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Politics & elections, 1904

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The Riverina Election. "That Healy Affidavit." A Peculiar Charge

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 July 1904 · page 2

At the Moama Police Court on Saturday the building was crowded, whilst episodes of the Riverina election were repeated. The bench consisted of Messrs F. W. Garstang,…

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Tie Coming Elections

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 29 July 1904 · page 2

Never since the institution of constitutional Government in New South Wales, has the necessity arisen for greater vigilance in the choice of country representation than at the…

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The Federal Parliament. Melbourne, Friday. Seat of Government Bill

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 2

Mr Sydney Smith moved the adjournment of the House to urge that Mr Wade, Chief Engineer of Water Supply in New South Wales, be called…

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The State Elections

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 2

Nominations of candidates tor seats in the Legislative Assembly were received till 6 o’clock on Monday. With the exception of two constituencies there will be contests in all of them, while polling…

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The Labor Candidate

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 2

Mr J. F. Lawrence, who at the last moment has announced that he will contest the seat as a Labor candidate, addressed about 100 electors at the Temperance Hall on Wednesday evening. The chair…

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The Elections

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 2

There are six candidates nominated for the Deniliquin electorate, but for the sake of themselves and the interests of the constituency three at least should never have been induced…

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V.R.C. Annual Meeting. Elections of Committeemen. Bowden Tops the Poll. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 2 August 1904 · page 3

The annual meeting of members of the Victoria Racing Club was held this afternoon. There was a large attendance, and Mr Septimus Miller was in…

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The State Election. Mr. Scobie at Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 August 1904 · page 2

Mr. Robert Scobie addressed another meeting of the electors at Hay last night, at the Academy of Music. Mr. John Bent (Mayor) presided, and there was a very…

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The Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 August 1904 · page 2

The general election campaign which is now being fought is of a unique character. It is the first election since the reduction of members, and it is…

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The Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 August 1904 · page 3

The new State Parliament is to assemble on August 28. Polling day is not to be proclaimed a public holiday…

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Victorian State Parliament. Melbourne, Tuesday. Legislative Assembly

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

Some petitions in favour of giving Scriptural lessons in State schools were presented to the House. Mr Murray, Minister of Agriculture…

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The Federal Parliament. Melbourne, Thursday. the Seat of Government Bill

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 3 August 1904 · page 2

The House went into Committee to further consider the Seat of Government Bill. Mr M'Lean said that in selecting a…

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CORRESPONDENCE. it must be distinctly understood that the editor is in no way responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents. the General Election and the Government. (To the Editor)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 3 August 1904 · page 4

Sir,—The General Election is being used by the Opposition party in Sydney for the purpose of returning a majority to must the present…

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Candidates at Law. Norton v. WAINE

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 3 August 1904 · page 2

A write has been issued by John Norton (Independent) against John Charles Waine (Independent), both of whom are candidates for the Surry…

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Victorian State Parliament. Legislative Assembly, Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 4 August 1904 · page 2

The Wild Dogs Bill and the Destruction of Foxes Bill were road a first time. The Premier, Mr Bent, moved the…

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Special Polling Places

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 28

Section 66 of the Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act, 1902, runs as follows :—" The Governor, in any case in which he is satisfied that the convenience…

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The State Election. Polling Day: To-morrow. Some Information for Electors. How to Record Your Vote

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 2

The general elections will take place throughout New South Wales to-morrow. The polling booths will be opened at 8 a.m., and cloned at 6 p.m…

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Victorian State Parliament. Melbourne, Thursday. Legislative Assembly

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 2

Mr Fink at the bar of the House to receive the special thanks of Parliament for his work on the University Commission. The Chief Justice, Sir…

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Correspondence. the General Election and the Government. to the Editor of the Albury Banner

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 35

SIR,—The general election ia being used by the opposition party in Sydney for the purpose of returning a majority to oust the present Government and place Mr Carruthers…

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The Albury Election. Mr. M'laurin at Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 34

Mr G. R. M'Laurin addressed a crowded house at the Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening. Every part of the house was fall to the doors, the audience including some…

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