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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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The Mayoral Elections

The Independent · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 4

Finding that the election of Mayors under the new ordinances had not been properly conducted by reason of the face that the clerks or returning officers…

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The Mayoral Election

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 2

Finding that the election of Mayors under the new ordinances had not been properly conducted by reason of the fact that the clerks or returning…

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Cablegrams. Scenes in British Parliament All Night Sitting Lively Interludes in Debate. Boastful Captain Loses Courage Before "Long John." London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 13 March 1911 · page 2

An all night sitting of the House of Commons on Thursday night was marked by lively interludes. The business before the House was the discussion of the…

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Unsuccessful Election Petition

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 13 March 1911 · page 2

The petition lodged by Mr. B. Freeman. the unsuccessful Liberal candidate for the Chippenham Division of Wiltshire, against the return of Mr. G. Terrell (Unionist)…

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News From America Saskatchewan Parliament. Regina

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 2

The deadlock in the Provincial Legislature of Saskatchewan which necessitated a continuous sitting of 48 hours at the end of last week, has not yet been…

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Correspondence. the Hume Shire Election. (To the Editor.)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 15 March 1911 · page 6

Sir.—I notice by a report in your issue of March 10 that the councillors of the Shire of Hume entered into, a discussion re extending the franchise to adults in ratepayer and also be of the age of 21 years. Now, I regret to say that this rule has not been strictly adhered to. This is playing very fast and loose with the…

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Remarkable Election Addresses

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 33

At one time it was customary to address long and flowery communications to the electors, calling attention to past services and setting forth the candidate's opinions…

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By Election. London, March 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 42

A by-election for North-East Lanarkshire was held yesterday the Liberal candidate being returned. The voting was as follows;—Millar (Liberal) 7976; Goff…

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Local Government in New South Wales. Election of President or Mayor for 1911

The Independent · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 2

IN connection with the circular letter issued to Shire and Municipal Councils by the Public Works Department [?]nent the election of President or Mayor for 1911…

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Imperial Politics. North Louth Election. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 3

There was no contest at the by-election for North Louth. necessitated by the un-seating of Mr. R. Hazleton, who in December onsted Mr. Tim Healy…

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Imperial Politics. Election Petition Dismissed. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 20 March 1911 · page 2

The petition lodged by Mr. T. G. Bowles, who was defeated by Mr. H. Ingleby for the King's Lynn seat at the general elections in December last, has been dismissed…

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Questions in Parliament

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 22 March 1911 · page 2

Sir Joseph Ward's proposals regarding the establishment of an Imperial Defence Council were again referred to in Parliament yesterday. Both the Prime Minis—…

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Local Government in N.s.w. Election of President or Mayor for 1911

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 22 March 1911 · page 1

In connection with the circular letter issued to Shire and Municipal Councils by the Public Works Department anent the election of President or Mayor for…

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Women's Suffrage Support in Parliament. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 2

The Women's Social and Political Union has issued a report stating that 400 members "of the House of Commons have pledged themselves to support women's…

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Czar and Democrats. Crisis Over Franchise. Parliament Suspended. St. Petersburg, March 26

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 42

The deadlock which followed upon the rejection by the Council of Empire of the Electoral Bill introduced by the Premier, M. Stolypin, has been overcome by the…

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Election Declared Void

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 5

The election for Cheltenham, where Mr.R.Mathias defeated Lord Duncannon by 93 votes, Has been declared void. (The polling for the Cheltenham seat was…

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Candidate's Tactics. Alteration Election Poster. Fined £50. London, March 30

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 42

An electioneering incident at Shipley, in Yorkshire, has been the subject of an interesting legal action. The defendant was Mr. Percy Holden…

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Election Voided

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 42

The hearing before two judges of the petition lodged in January against the return of Mr. R. Mathias, Liberal member for Cheltenham, has concluded. The…

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Defeated Candidate's Wrath a Judge's Rebuke

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 13 April 1911 · page 3

When quilling Exeter, speaking from the window of a corridor coach, Mr. St. Maur said:—"When the town is purged of the class of people responsible for the…

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Cable News. War in Mexico. Hostilities to Continue. Parliament Votes Money. Mexico City, April 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 41

The Government has informed Francisco Madero, the insurgent leader, that it does not intend to receive his peace overtures. Hostilities against the revolutionaries have…

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