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Politics & elections, 1909

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City Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 December 1909 · page 5

As might be expected at a time when "strike" feeling is running so strong among the many-headed (feather-headed,) "Labor" scored substantial gains at the…

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Federal Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 December 1909 · page 5

The forthcoming Commonwealth elections were referred to in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Replying to Mr. Mahoney, the Prima Minister said…

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Riverina Election. That Ballot

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 10 December 1909 · page 3

The compact entered into by Messrs Trothowan and Jackson to take a vote of the Farmers and Settlers’ Association and Liberal League, to ascertain…

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Prorogation of Parliament

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 11 December 1909 · page 2

In contradiction of a rumor which had been circulated to tho effect that parliament would be prorogued to-day for the 'Xmas vacation in order to relieve the Government of the bitter criticisms…

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Cablegrams. British Elections Battle with the Lords. the People Not Stirred. Case Against the Unionists. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 11 December 1909 · page 2

The fortheoming general election in Great Britain have not, am yet riveted the attention of the public in the manner it was anticipated they would. Many…

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Suffragettes Rebuked By Lord Lytton. Manifesto Against Government Candidates

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 11 December 1909 · page 2

The Earl of Lytton, whose sister, Lady Constance Lytton, recently managed to got herself imprisoned in the cause of Women,s Suffrage, at Newcastle, presided at…

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Cablegrams. British Elections Limiting the Power of the Lords Liberal Party's Modest Platform. Announced by the Price Minister. London, Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 13 December 1909 · page 2

A crowded and demonstrative meeting was held by Mr. Asquith in the Albert Hall on Friday night. There were 10,000 people, all men, present, and the Prime…

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Cablegrams. British Elections Leaders in Action. Mr. Balfour Ill. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 14 December 1909 · page 2

As the leaders of the political world come into action, the campaign grows more interesting. Within the best few days Mr. Asquit, Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Winston…

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The Senate Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 December 1909 · page 2

Mr. John Norton is announced to address the electors at Corowa on Saturday evening next, 18th inst., in furtherance of his candidature for the Senate. It goes…

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Riverina Election. That Ballot

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 December 1909 · page 3

The compact entered into by Messrs Trethowan and Jackson to take a vote of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association and Liberal League, to ascertain which of…

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British Elections Mr. Joseph Chamberlain's Letter. Colonies and Tariff Reform. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 15 December 1909 · page 2

Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, M.P., has addressed a letter to the electors of Manchester and Salford urging them to endorse a policy of tariff reform. He…

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Cablegrams. British Elections Peers Electioneering. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 16 December 1909 · page 2

In view of the approach of the General Election and the threatened reform of the [?] use of Lords, many representative peens are addressing electron meetings every…

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Coal Strike. Questions in Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday afternoon the Premier was bombarded with question concerning the strike. Mr. Wade, in reply to Mr. Dacey, said…

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New South Wales Parliament. Commonwealth Enabling Bill. Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 28

The Premier, in moving the second reading of the Commonwealth Enabling Bill in the Legislative Assembly, said the [?]sure was the outcome of an agreement…

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Fresh Legislation. Bill Being Forced Through Parliament. the Clo Sure Applied. Stormy Scenes

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 4

Mr. Wade's Bill imposes twelve months' imprisonment without the option of a fine upon any leader or leaders instigating or helping to…

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To-Day's Wires. An Important Development. The Miners Advised to Resume Work. Mr Wade's New Bill. A Drastic Measure being Forced Through Parliament. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 2

The Strike Congress has decided that the Northern, Southern, and Western miners should each make arrangements for the resumption of…

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Ireland Plumps for Government Candidates

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 2

A meeting of the Irish Parliamentary Party was held at Dublin yesterday, at which 00 Nationalist members of the House of Commons were present. The meeting…

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Cable News. British Elections. Speeches by Party Leaders. London, December 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 41

Mr. Lloyd-George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, addressed a gathering of 8,000 people at Carnarvon last night, when be defended the Budget proposals…

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Election Campaign. Liberals and Home Rule. London, December 15

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 21

The announcement made by Mr. A s[?]quith in regard to Home Rule has brought the question into prommence in the election campaign. The directory of the…

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N.S.W. Parliament a New Portfolio. the Session Closed. Sydney, Midnight

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 18 December 1909 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, upon intimation that the Legislative Council had passed the Industrial Disputes Act Amending Bill, Mr. Lee, Acting Promoter,…

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