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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

635 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 32

Lessons for Orators. Decadence of Speaking in Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 August 1906 · page 7

"Would it not be possible to establish a[?] elocution class for politicians?" suggests "The World." "The slipshod English of most M.P.'s is…

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Transvaal Parliament. Possible Early in 1907. Ministry and Chinese Labor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 August 1906 · page 2

Mr Winston Churchill, M.P., was entertained at dinner at the Tr[?]ndero Restaurant by the New Reform Club. Mr R. C. Lehmann, M.P., presided, and…

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The Federal Election Mr. J. T. Jackson at Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 August 1906 · page 1

Mr. J. T. Jackson, who is a candidate for the Federal electorate of Riverina at the forthcoming general elections, delivered his first address to…

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The Federal Elections. Mr. Jackson at Hillston. HILLSTON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 August 1906 · page 2

Mr. J. T. Jackson, candidate for the Riverina, held a meeting here last night. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, an attendance of only between 40 and 50…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Another All-night Sitting. Anti-betting Bill Passes. Wagering "Anywhere" Illegal! Papers Not to Print Odds! Hold Your Breath or Burst. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 31 August 1906 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly held another all-night sitting last night, and continued sitting until 8.30 this morning. The matter debated was the…

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Election of Shire Candidates

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 September 1906 · page 2

A correspondent writes as follows: -- "I think, Mr. Editor. it would be a[?]far better way for the ratepayer it [?]lending candidates for the Shire…

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Coreen Shire Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 September 1906 · page 3

A revision court will be held in connection with the above at Corowa on September 19 at 11 a.m. The tender of the "Free Press"…

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The Presidential Election. Democratic Candidate. Won't Visit Australia

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 September 1906 · page 2

The New York "Tribune" states that Mr W. J. Bryan, the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United States, has abandoned his idea of…

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N.S.W. Parliament. the Great Bill Industry. Late "Mail" Wire. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 September 1906 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children Incorporation Bill was read a third time…

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Sir Wm. J. Lyne's Reply. Federal Politics. the Coming Election Campaign Big Meeting at Albury. a Great Fighting Speech. Remarkable "Electioneering"

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 September 1906 · page 3

Sir William Lyne's meeting at the Mechanics' Institute last night was a reasonable success. Between 300 and 600 people crowded the hall and…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Late "Mail" Wire. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 6 September 1906 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly the Administration Amendment Bill was read a second time and taken through committee…

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Hume Shire Elections

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 6 September 1906 · page 2

The elections for councillors for the Hume Shire Council will be held on Saturday, November 24…

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In Parliament. Land Ballots

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 2

Mr Ball (Corowa)—I offer no apology to the House for taking of time with such a very important subject as I have given notice of—that is the mode of dealing with Crown…

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England's Labour Parliament. Wants Union Funds Immune

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 2

The Trades' Union Congress, which is sitting at Liverpool, has adopted a resolution declaring that no Trade Disputes Bill can be regarded as…

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Transvaal Parliament. Possible Early in 1907. Ministry and Chinese Labor

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 6

Mr Winston Churchill. M.P., was entertained at dinner at the Trocadere Restaurant by the New Reform Club, Mr. R. C. Lehmann, M.P., presided, and…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Abolishing the Governor. a Motion Talked Out. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 3

In the Legislative Council its Railway Commissioners Appointment Bill was read a third time, and the Bank Holidays Further…

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The Hume Election. an Extraordinary Statement

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 15

The following appeared in a recent issue of the "Age":—"The amount of money that is being poured by the Conservative and Freetrade party into the Hume electorate…

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The Hume Election. Sir William Lyne at Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 40

Sir William Lyne, Federal Minister of Customs, addressed a large meeting at the Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday evening. The Mayor (Alderman ten Brink) occupied…

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Hay Pastures Protection Board. Election of Directors

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 2

The annual election of three directors to the Hay Pastures Protection Board took place yesterday. The retiring directors were Messrs. Armstrong, Gibson, and…

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Re-election of Ministers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 September 1906 · page 6

The necessity under the Constitution Act for members of the Legislative Assembly who accept Ministerial office having to go to their…

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