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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

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Election of Mayor. Ald. Windeyer Re-appointed

The Independent · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 2

On Monday evening last a special meeting of the local Municipal Council was held for the purpose of electing an alderman to fill the Mayoral chair for the ensuing…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. A. A. Piggin Honoured

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 5

A special meeting of the municipal council was held on Tuesday evening last for the purpose of electing a mayor for the ensuing twelve months. The…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Sydney, Friday. I

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 5

In the legislative Assembly tonight Mr. Cusack inquired of the Premier if he were yet aware of the decision of the Interstate Commission on the validity of the Wheat…

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Mayoral Election. Ald. Windeyer Re-elected

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 2

The election of Mayor for 1915 took place at the Council Chambers on Monday night, when Ald. A. H. Windeyer was, by a unanimous vote, re-elected…

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State Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly rose shortly before 10 o' clock on Friday night, and sittings will not be resumed till May next. Mr. Holman, Premier, said that…

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The State Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Friday Mr. Cusack inquired of the Premier if he were yet aware of the decision of the Inter-State Commission on…

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The Castlereagh Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 2

A very curious state of affairs has arisen in connection with the by-election for the Castlereagh. It is "our" seat, says Mr. Holman, and he is so deeply…

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Bendigo Elections

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 17 February 1915 · page 3

In the by-election, caused by the death of Mr J. A. Arthur, A. J. Hamp son (the Labor candidate) secured [?] substantial majority of 600 votes over…

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Wheat Acquisition. Questions in Parliament

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly on Friday night, writes Mr. R. T. Ball, the following questions were asked, and answered, regarding the Wheat…

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Castlereagh Election. Labor Retains the Seat. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 22 February 1915 · page 3

The latest returns in the by-election to fill the vacancy caused in the representation to Castlereagh in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly, owing to the death of the…

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High School Scholarships. Successful Albury Candidates

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 4

The following scholarship tenable at the Albury District School have been awarded to candidates as the result of the competition at the qualifying…

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The Castlereach Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 25

The F. and S. Association will now, knowing the result of the Castlereagh election, have many crities who will say they knew it would be so. The farmers have…

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Thursday's Cables. the South African Rebellion. Discussed in Parliament. How the Rebels will be Treated

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 2

The South African Parliament has appointed a committee to inquire into the causes of the rebellion. The Minister of Finance declared that…

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Farmers and Settlers. Will Have Separate Candidates

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 6

According to the "S.M. Herald," Mr. A. K. Trethowan, vice-president of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association of New South Wales, and chairman of the…

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The State Parliament. Re-arrangement of Portfolios

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 1

It is feared that more trouble is brewing in the Cabinet circles in regard to the question of precedence. Mr. Black, who is to be appointed…

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South Australian Elections. a Liberal and Labor Tie. Adelaide

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 29 March 1915 · page 2

The South Australian State Parliamentary elections were held yesterday. In five districts Labor candidates for the Legislative Assembly secured a walk-over…

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General Elections in South Australia. Labour Gains. The Peake Ministry Defeated. Two Ministers Lose Their Seats Adelaide

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

"In the last session of the South Australian Parliament a Constitution Amendment Act was passed increasing the number of electorates of the House…

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South Australian Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 2

The South Australian general elections were held on Saturday. The Labour party will probably have a majority when the final returns are announced. The…

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South Australian Elections. Majority of Six for Labor in Assembly. Adelaide

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 3

The scrutiny in connection with the elections is not quite over. It is certain that Labor has a majority of six in the Legislative Assembly, where the parties will…

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News and Notes. Parliament Prorogued

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 2 April 1915 · page 2

It has been decided to further prorogue the State Parliament of N.S.W. to 30th April. Church Meeting…

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