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Politics & elections, 1906

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N.S.W. Parliament. the New Lands Powers. Late "Mail" Wire. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 1 August 1906 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, on the motion of Mr. Ashton, it was resolved to consider (in committee) on the next sitting day, the expediency of…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Shows Astonishing Energy. the O'sullivan's Scruples. Against "Sunday Opening." Another "Vote of Censure." Sydney

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

In the Legislative Council to right the proposed second reading of the Lotteries Bill caused a prolonged debate, which was finally adjourned for…

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Hume Shire Polling Places

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 38

The members of Hume Shire Council have recommended the appointment of precisely a dozen polling places, as follows:—Brocklesby, Mullongandra, Moonvatha, Bowua,…

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Commonwealth Parliament. Pith of the Budget

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 38

Federal Treasurer (Sir John Forrest) delivered, his Budget speech on Tuesday, his speech being one of the most comprehensive that has been, delivered in…

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New South Wales Parliament. Railway and Tramway. Reports. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 37

The Legislative Assembly spent the whole evening on the Balmain Electric Lighting Bill, which provides for a £75,000 scheme…

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Rev. H. Worrall and Parliament. at the Bar of the House. "Admonished" by the Speaker. Intense Public Interest

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 37

"When the Victorian Legislative Assembly met in Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon, the floor of the Chamber and all the galleries were crowded…

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N.S.W. Parliament. an Evening's Work. "Sunday Opening" Revoked. the Railway Commissioners. Compensation Claimed and Allowed, Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, on the motion of the Premier, the Standing Orders were suspended in order to allow of the passage of a…

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Cootamundra Election. Mr Holman Returned

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 2

The by-election for the Cootamundra seat was held on Saturday, and resulted in a decisive for Mr Holman by a majority of 650 votes…

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The Cootamundra Election

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 5

The "Gundagai Independent" writes:--"An ex-Gundagaite, at present residing in Albury district, writes us, under date July 25th:…

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The Rev. Worrall at the Bar of the Victorian Parliament. Exciting Scenes

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 August 1906 · page 4

The entire community of Melbourne was stirred to a great pitch of excitement on Tuesday by the culmination of the proceedings against the Rev…

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Original Correspondence. The Election of Pastures Protection Board. (To the Editor of the Riverine Grazier)

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 August 1906 · page 2

Sir,—I have been asked by a few stock owners to consent to nominated for one of the vacancies on the 18th of this month, and would consider it a favour if you grant…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Holman Takes His Seat. the Railway Commissioners. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 3

In the Assembly to-night Mr Holman on entering the Chamber to take the oath was accorded three cheers by the Opposition…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Great Energy in the Council Assembly Also Busy. Trams and Railways. Late "Mail" Wire. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-night a Bill providing for the distribution of £50,000 among the various municipalities passed through all stages…

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Second Ballot in Federal Elections

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 2

The Federal Ministry intends bringing in a bill to amend the Electoral Act, so as to permit of a second ballot in cases where the first poll has…

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Elections by January

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 15

Mr. Winston Churchill, the Under-Secretary for the Colonies, has announced that the elections under the new constitution of the Transvaal will be held not…

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P. Board Election

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 2

The election for three directors to fill the vacancies on the Jerilderie Pastures Protection Board took place on Friday last at the Secretary's…

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Our Local Parliament

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 6

The usual mouthy meeting of the Corowa Borough Council was held on Tuesday evening. There were present: The Mayor, (S. W…

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General Cables. the March of Progress! a Parliament for Persia. a Pithy Press Comment. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 14 August 1906 · page 2

The Shah of Persia has decided to form a National Council, which will be composed of representatives of tho princes, priests the Royal tribe,…

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The King and His Parliament

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 4

Although we are in many respects a democratic nation, and believe to the fullest in government by and for the people, yet the power of the…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Oh, Let Us Be Joyful! Bills Fob Everything. Repress-depress-mess! Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night a Bill providing for the regulation and suppression of gaming and wagering and to restrict the holding of…

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