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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1905

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Arbitration Court Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 7 April 1905 · page 3

Mr J. P. Wright was to-day re-elected unopposed as the employers' representative on the Arbitration court bench. Mr. Samuel Smith, who was…

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Imperial Parliament. Army Bill Obstructed. London, April 7

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 April 1905 · page 27

The annual Army Discipline and Regulation Bill was passed through committee early this morning in the House of Commons, after an all-night sitting. The…

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Balfour Ministry. Election at Brighton. London, April 6

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 April 1905 · page 27

A tremendous sensation has been caused in Parliamentary circles in England by the defeat of Mr. Gerald W. E. Loder, who had to go before his constituents on accepting…

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State Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 April 1905 · page 17

A proclamation has been issued, proroguing the State Parliament until Tuesday, May 16. It is generally thought, however, that the next session will ba called…

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When Will Parliament Meet

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 May 1905 · page 39

Mr Reid has decided that Commonwealth Parliament shall not re-assemble until end of June. And it looks as if our State Parliament will not meet until that time. Mr…

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Politics of Great Britain Date of the General Election. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 9 May 1905 · page 2

An impression derived from the speech of Mr. Balfour. Prime Minister, is gaining strength that the dissolution of Parliament will be [?]…

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Proposed New Electoral Registrar. Redlands Polling Place

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1905 · page 3

We are advised by the Hon. J. M. Chanter, M.H.R., that it is proposed to make the following change of registrars under the Commonwealth…

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Federal Election Expenses

The Independent · Friday 12 May 1905 · page 2

Just before the Federal Parliament was prorogued, it will be remembered, Ministers were urged to contribute something from the federal revenue…

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Victorian State Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 May 1905 · page 2

A proclamation was issued by His Excellency the Governor in the "Government Gazette" yesterday (Friday) afternoon with reference to the…

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Telegrams. (Interstate). New South Wales. Sydney, Tuesday. State Parliament Meets

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 3

At a meeting of the Cabined to-day it was decided that the State Parliament should meet on Tuesday, June 13…

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Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 2

The alterations which are being effected in the State "talking shop" in Macquarie street are approaching completion, and it is announced that…

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Sudden Death of a Member of Parliament

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 22 May 1905 · page 2

Mr. William O'Doherty, M.P., for Donegal North, has died very suddenly. He was struck down by apoplexy while engaged in his duties at…

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Resuscitation of Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 May 1905 · page 3

It has been decided that the Commonwealth Parliament [?]bull at least resume its labors on Wednesday, 8th June when honorable members shall…

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The State Parliament

The Independent · Friday 26 May 1905 · page 4

It has been decided that the State Parliament shall assemble for the despatch of business on Tuesday, June 13. A meeting of the Government party will be held…

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Candidate for Indi

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 May 1905 · page 3

We understand that Mr. J. L. Brown, auationear, and until recently an active and successful member for the Goulburn Valley in the State…

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

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 May 1905 · page 3

Sir,—As we are on the eve of an election for two candidate to fill the vacant seats at the Council table for the West Ward, I trust that some property owners will come…

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South Australian Elections. Ministry Doomed. Labour Party Strengthened. Attorney-general Defeated

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 June 1905 · page 4

The election of nine members of the South Australian Legislative Council, and the general election of the House of Assembly, took place on Saturday. The…

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The S.a. Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 June 1905 · page 3

Meanwhile, as a set-off to the reaction against Socialistic legislation which is taking place in New south Wales, comes tidings of a great…

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English Bye Election. a Radical Victory

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 5 June 1905 · page 2

At the bye-election for the Whitby Division of Yorkshire, the Radical candidate was successful. The following was the voting:—…

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"Uncrowned King." the American Presidential Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 6 June 1905 · page 4

The recent election for the Presidency held in the United States is a function which takes place every fourth year. It is not, in form, a…

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