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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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The Gas Session of Parliament

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 3

Mr. McGowen, the Premier, asked to-day the date upon which the special session of Parliament would assemble, replied that he could not say until he consulted[?]…

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Vacancy in Albury Council. Mr. Are Nathan a Candidate

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 3

Mr. Abe Nathan has definitely stated that he will stand for election to the seat in the Albury municipal council, rendered vacant by the death of the late Ald. Ten…

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The Gas Parliament. May Not Be Now Summoned. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 5

It is now stated that there may be no special session of Parliament to amend the Gas Act, which was to be summoned especially to cringe to the whims of the str[?]ck…

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Cablegrams. British Parliament. New Session Opened. the Royal Speech. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 2

His Majesty the King opened the new session of Parliament yesterday in state. The weather was unfavorable, being wet, but in spite of this a large crowd had…

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Farmers' and Settlers' Association. Selection of Candidate. (To the Editor.)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 2

Sir.—Mr. Geo. A. Bell, in your issue of 6th inst., refers to the dispute which originated at the district council meeting; but has not adhered to the main point,…

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Election Reports

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 1

At a recent conference of Victorian country newspaper proprietors, it was decided, "that in view of the serious legislative restrictions placed on the…

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The Imperial Parliament. Opened by the King. The Suffragettes Take a Hand in the Proceedings. London

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 1

The King opened the Imperial Parliament yesterday. His Majesty's coach was besieged by live suffragettes, who hurled manifestos…

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Was the Yass Election Valid?

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 18

Is the Yass election valid? Mr. Wade, the leader of the Opposition, discussed the matter on Monday. "News has come to hand," he said, "of a serious…

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Vacancy in Albury Council. Two Definite Candidates

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 3

Mr. Abe Nathan and Mr. H. H. Collins have definitely consented to stand for the vacancy in the Albury municipal council, rendered vacant by the death of Ald. Ten…

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Yass By-election

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

It is more than likely that another election will be necessary for the Yass constituency. "News has come to hand," said Mr. Wade, "of a…

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Canadian Election Preparations. Toronto

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 March 1913 · page 2

According to the Toronto "Star," preparations are being made in Government circles for a general election. It is with the object of forcing a general election that…

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Mass Meeting of Miners. Reinstatement of Russell Demanded. As Well As a Special Session of Parliament. Wollongong

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 2

The mass meeting of miners was held here to-day, and resolutions were passed that the men would not resume work until the minceners reinstated Russell, and…

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Ballarat's Liberal Candidate

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 4

Hugh Victor M'Kay's selection to carry the Liberal flag at Ballarat ensures a campaign of pronounced bitterness, for his successes over Labour…

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Albury Municipal Election. Nominations for Vacant Seat

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 5

At the Albury Town Hall on Thursday the returning officer (Mr. A. R. Dore) announced the nominations for the seat in the Municipal Council rendered vacant by…

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Consultation of Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 43

Mr. Phillip Morrell, Liberal member for Burnley, has tabled an amendment demanding that the government shall not accept any defence scheme without first…

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Hume Federal Candidate. Mr. Robert Patten Selected

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 4

The ballot amongst member of the F. and S. A. branches in the Hume electorate for the selection of a candidate to contest the Hume electorate at the forthcoming…

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Albury Municipal Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 3

Messrs. H. H. Collins and Abe Nathan, the candidate for the vacant reat in the Albury municipal council, addressed the ratepayers at the town hall last night…

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Albury Municipal Election. Mr. Collins Elected

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 2

MAJORITY OF 30 VOTES. The election to fill the vacancy in the Albury Municipl Council rendered vacant by the death of the late Ald. Ten Brink…

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Federal Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 3

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1911, amends the former Acts in several respects, and places certain restrictions and obligations on the public and the press of…

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The Federal Elections. The Liberal Leader Speaks. The Opposition Policy. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 2

Mr Cook outlined the Federal Liberal policy at Parramatta last night. He said there were thirteen planks in it. Australia must be white, free, and…

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