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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1904

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The Commonwealth Parliament

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 7 November 1904 · page 2

Very slow progress has been made during the current week with public business in the Federal Legislature. Tuesday was a holiday—being…

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The Canadian Elections

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 7 November 1904 · page 2

As a result of the general elections which have just taken place in Canada, the Premier, Sir Wilfred laurier, has a majority in the new House of 73…

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Cablegrams. the Presidential Election. Betting in Favour of Roosevelt. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 8 November 1904 · page 3

Judge Parker, the Democratic nominee for the Presidency of the United States denounces the Republican for having accepted financial assistance…

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The Italian Elections

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 8 November 1904 · page 3

The elections in Italy have been held and have resulted in a great Ministerial, victory…

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New South Wales Parliament Sydney, Tuesday. Legislative Assembly

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 9 November 1904 · page 3

Mr A. S. Griffith was down on the notice paper to move that, in the opinion of this House, the attack recently made on the polley of…

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Disputed Elections

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 9 November 1904 · page 3

Further evidence was taken to-day in the Mudgee election dispute. Tuesday next has been fixed as the day for hearing the Castlereagh…

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New Zealand Parliament Produced. Wellington

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 10 November 1904 · page 2

The New Zealand Parliament was prorogued to-day…

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New South Wales Parliament Sydney, Wednesday. Legislative Assembly

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 10 November 1904 · page 3

The Stamp Duties Amendment Bill was read a third time. The Land and Income Tax Amendment Bill was read a third time and…

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United States Presidency. Election in Progress Overwhelming Majority for Roosevelt. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 10 November 1904 · page 2

In consequence of the prevailing fine weather, the rural vote in the United States is favouring President Roosevelt's candidature…

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Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 November 1904 · page 2

On Wednesday the Legislative Assembly passed the Stamp Duties Bill through its final stages. The Minister of Lands gave notice that to-morrow he would…

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Federal Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1904 · page 28

The expenditure of the Commonwealth Government is increasing, but the revenue is declining, and, in consequence, Mr. Deakin has said that it may become necessary…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 November 1904 · page 2

The House of Representatives is still sitting, and the Labour members are vigorously stonewa[?]ing. Several lively scenes occurred. An…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1904 · page 37

In the Legislative Assembly the time allotted for private members was taken up by a discussion on a motion by Mr. Griffiths, that in the opinion of the House…

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New South Wales Parliament Sydney, Thursday. Legislative Assembly

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 November 1904 · page 2

The Land and Income Tax Amendment Bill was read a third time. A CLOSER SETTLEMENT Bill. It was decided on the motion of Mr…

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Melee In Parliament French Chamber Excited. London, November 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1904 · page 26

A disgraceful scene occurred in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday daring a debate on the question of army promotion. A system was proposed of inquiry as…

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The Federal Parliament. All Night Sitting. (By Special Wire.) Melbourne, Thursday. House of Representatives

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 November 1904 · page 2

At midnight last night the House of Representatives settled down for a solid night's stonewalling, The Government had asked that some…

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Presidential Election. Victory for Roosevelt. London, November 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 November 1904 · page 24

The election of the Electoral College, which practically decides which party candidate is to be the president of the United States, was held yesterday. The victory for the…

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Cablegrams. the Presidential Election. Roosevelt's Great Victory. Due to Personal Popularity. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 11 November 1904 · page 2

President Roosevelt obtained 326 votes from the Electoral College, and Justice Parker 150. In the course of the elections in the…

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A Riverina Election Episode in Banco. (Before Mr. Justice Owen, Mr. Justice Simpson, and Mr. Justice Pring.)

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 11 November 1904 · page 3

The King v William James Martin. Mr. Boyce, instructed by Mr. J. W. Maund (agent for Mr. J. A. Nathan, of Moama) appeared for accused, William…

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Mudgee Election Inquiry. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 November 1904 · page 2

With regard in the Mudgee election inquiry, the committee has decided that Mr. Richards must go on with the case. At the same time it is…

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