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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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P. Board Election

The Independent · Friday 6 July 1906 · page 2

Voters at the above election, which takes place to-morrow, are reminded that their ballot papers must be in the hands of the returning officer not…

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Our Local Parliament

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 7 July 1906 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Corowa Borough Council war hold on Tuesday evening, when there were present, the Mayor (Ald. S. W…

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The Norton—holman Fight. Date of the Polling

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 7 July 1906 · page 2

It has been settled that the pollings for the Cootamundra election shall take place on July 18 and for that of Surry Hills on July 21. It is stated…

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English Politics. Electioneering Incidents. Members Impeach a Judge. Government Stands by Him. a Hostile Motion Withdrawn. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 9 July 1906 · page 2

Recently, in consequence of a "memorial," signed by 317 members of the House of Commons, the Government agreed to grant a day to discuss a…

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A Just Cause for Complaint. No Drinks on Election Day!

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 2

It is stated that all the public houses within the electoral boundaries of Cootamundra and Surrey Hills are to be closed on the polling day…

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Cablegrams. General Cables. the "Sixteen to One." Bryan a Presidential Candidate. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 2

Mr W. J. Bryan, who opposed the late President MacKinley in 1898, has intimated his willingness to accept the Democratic nomination for…

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Federal Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 2

Mr. J. T. Jackson the new candidate for Riverina, who it appears from reports to hand, has created a favorable impression in the many centres visited by him between…

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Thank God for Parliament!

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 2

Gilbert, in his brilliant satire "lolanthe," makes the Chancellor sing— "The Law is the embodiment Of everything that is excellent!"…

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Our Ignoble Parliament. Crick Still Active in It. a Sensible Proposal. Opposed by Mr Carruthers. Late Mail" Wire. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 2

In the Assembly to-nightf Mr Crick withdrew his notice of motion dissenting from the action of the Speaker in ordering his removal from the House…

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Our Ignoble Parliament. "Paddy" Crick at Bay." He Scores "First Blood." Carries a Point Against Carruthers. Late "Mail" Wire. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night the Premier (Mr. Carruthers) moved a resolution in favour of a discussion upon a portion of the Lands Commissioners'…

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Another Candidate!

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 2

Mr. J. D. Rorke, hon. secretary of the Albury Loyal Orange Lodge, yesterday received a telegram from Mr A. Bruntnell, secretary of the N.S.W…

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Surry Hills Bye Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 3

Mr. A. Bruntnell, a prominent temperance advocate and Orangemen, will be the Ministerial candidate for the bye…

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Our Ignoble Parliament. Still Bickering. Another Foolish Motion. "Our Dignity and Honour!" Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 13 July 1906 · page 3

The State Parliament is wasting more time in acrimonious and useless debate…

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Pastures Board Election. Three Farmers Successful

The Independent · Friday 13 July 1906 · page 2

The annual election for three members on the directorate of the Pastures Protection Board was held on Saturday, and passed off quietly, in fact it is very doubtful if any of…

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The Farce of Parliament

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 14 July 1906 · page 2

One after another, members catch the Speaker's eye, and talk and talk The listening members laugh immoderately at the thinnest of jokes, and…

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The Pastures Protection Board Election. To the Editor

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 14 July 1906 · page 2

Sir,—In view of the approaching election of directors to the P.P. Board it would be only fair that their views should be made more dearly known…

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Holding Federal Elections. Date of Triennial Polling

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 17 July 1906 · page 3

An important decision was arrived at on Saturday fay the Commonwealth Cabinet in connection with the holding of future Federal elections. It was…

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Our Ignoble Parliament. Vindicates "Its Honour, Etcetera!" Some High-minded Bosh. Mr Carruthers on His Pedesial. Beautiful Sentiments! Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 18 July 1906 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Wood to-night gave notice of a motion dissenting from the ruling of the Speaker, that the Lands…

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Our Ignoble Parliament. Still Wasting Time. More "Honour and Dignity!" a Ridiculous "Debate." Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 July 1906 · page 2

In the Legislative Council to-night a Bill "to suppress lotteries" was read a first time. In the Assembly, after formal…

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The State Parliament. Censure Motion Defeated. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 July 1906 · page 1

Mr. McGowon moved his censure motion last night. He declared that the position arising out of the land scandals had become unbearable, that…

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