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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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Riverina Federal Election Mr Chanter at Deniliquin

The Independent · Friday 21 September 1906 · page 2

Last evening the Hon. J. M. Chanter, M.P. for Rirerina, addressed a fairly large audience in the Town Hall. In the absence of the Mayor to Sydney, Alderman Perrin…

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Natal General Elections. Triumph of the Ministry

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 21 September 1906 · page 2

In the General Elections now progressing in Natal the Government of Mr Smythe leads strongly at the polls. All Ministers have been returned and…

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Election Expenses

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 September 1906 · page 6

An election in these days is not what it used to be. There was a time when a general election meant considerable business for country…

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The Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 September 1906 · page 6

As the date of the elections draws nearer, impatience increases. No one is more impatient than the average member of Parliament who wishes to…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Another All-nigut Sitting. Late "Mail" wire. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat until half-past six o'clock this morning over Electoral Bill. The Opposition "stonewalled" of the introduction of the…

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The Hume Election

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 3

Mr. Jas. Gibb, M.H.R., who is posing Sir W. J. Lyne for this constituency flying, paid Henty a flying visit on Tuesday last, being piloted around…

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Hume Shire Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 2

The Hume Shiro Council election will take place on November 24. Nomination day will be Thursday, November 8 and all nom nations must be…

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The Federal Elections Address by Mr J. M. Chanter

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 2

Mr. J. M. Chanter M. P. addressed the electors at the [?] on Thursday evening. Mr G. H. P[?] presided, and there was a fair attendance, including a number of ladies…

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General Cables. the Elections in Natal. War Taxes Looked For. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 25 September 1906 · page 2

The elections in Natal have resulted [?] the return of a majority pledged to introduce land and income taxes. It is expected that early proposals…

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Shire Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 September 1906 · page 2

Ratepayers and intending candidates in Coreen Shire are advised that nominations must be signed by two electors, accompanied by the written…

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N.S.W. Parliament. the Eternal Land Question. Several Leases "Referred." Late "Mail" Wire. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 26 September 1906 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, the Minister for Lands, replying to Mr Ball, said that ho would send additional surveyors in order to expedite the…

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N.S.W. Parliament. a Wild Night in the Council. Bill Industry in Full Blast. the Federal Capital Again. Late "Mail" Wire. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 27 September 1906 · page 2

In the Legislative Council to-day, the Anti-Gambling and Betting Bill, after having been re-committed for technical amendment, was read a third…

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An Important Decision Under the Shires Act. One Presiding Officer Sufficient at Any Polling Booth

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 September 1906 · page 29

An ordinance issued by the Department of Works under the provisions of the Shires Act sets out that one polling place may be used for two or even three ridings…

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The "Social Reform" Craze Mr Judkins Backs Down. Allusion in Parliament

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 28 September 1906 · page 4

Alas! The Great Moral Reformer has run away—and from such a little bird as a Wren! Mr Judkins will not accept Mr Wren's challenge; he will not…

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N.S.W. Parliament. an Electrified Council. Velocity of Legislation. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 28 September 1906 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-day the temporary Supply Bill was carried through all its stages, and the Anti-Gambling and Betting Bill, the Sydney…

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The Home Election. Mr. Gibb at Tumbarumba

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 September 1906 · page 21

Mr. Gibb addressed a very large, attentive, and enthusiastic audience at the public hall on Saturday evening. The chair was occupied by Mr. Kelly. Mr…

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Labour Candidates

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 28 September 1906 · page 2

The Labour party have selected Messrs G. D. Clark, Allan M'Dougall, and Gregory McGirr as candidates for the Senate in the coming election…

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Selecting a Candidate. To the Editor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 28 September 1906 · page 5

Sir,--In yesterday's issue of your paper a letter appears from your Daysdale correspondent, referring to a ballot taken to choose a…

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Shire Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 October 1906 · page 2

The Balldale correspondent of an Albury contemporary writes:-- "Great interest in being taken in the approaching Shire Council's…

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N.S.W. Parliament. the Beauty of Red Tape. Blocking Land Settlement. the Great Bill Industry. Late "Mail" Wire. SYDNEY

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

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr Ashton (the Minister for Lands) replying to Dr. Arthur, said that a certain application for a farm an…

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