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Politics & elections, 1916

312 stories in Murray's papers · page 3 of 16

Chamber of Commerce Candidate

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the Albury Chamber of Commerce was held last evening to further the candidature of Miss Florrie Wilkinson, the chamber's candidate for queen…

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Paramatta Bye-election

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 6

The by-election for the Par[?] seat in the Legislative Assembly, caused by the death of Mr. Moxham, was held on Satuday when [?]…

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Parramatta By-election

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 5

The by-elcctlon for the Parramatta seat in the legislative Assembly, caused by the death of Mr. Moxham, was held on Saturday, when Albert Bruntnell and…

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The Wahgunyah Candidate

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 3

It is stated that the Wahgunyah Progress Association's nominee in the Queen competition (Miss Dolly Castles) is more than holding her own as far as…

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Training Notes. Newmarket and Cup Candidates

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 4

At Flemington, Carlita accounted for a mile on the gras sin 1.46 3/4. On the course proper Three Star ran half a mile in 51sec. Tullia went at a…

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Newmarket and Cup Candidates at Work. Melbourne, Thursday. FLEMINGTON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 4

Light rain fell at Flemington before daybreak this morning, but when work started the weather was clear. One of the few horses extended on the…

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Albury Chamber of Commerce Candidate

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

The President of the Albury Chamber of Commerce, at a meeting of the committee last evening, referred to the splendid work which was being done by the…

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District School Candidate

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 2

When the children take a thing in hand they generally carry it out successfully, and if any one deserves to be successful they do, for they work with a whole heart…

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Queen of the Allies. the Country Candidate

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 2

A cafe chantant in support of the election of Mrs. James Mitchell, the Hume Shire candidate for "Queen of the Carnival," on Allies Day, was held on Saturday…

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Eight Hours' Candidate

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 6 March 1916 · page 2

The Tennis afternoon to be held on Saturday was postponed owing to weather conditions and the luncheon will take place on Tuesday night. Tennis will be played…

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The Solidarity of the Allies Enthusiastic Demonstration in the Italian Parliament. "One Common Enemy and One Common Front."

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 1

There was a magnificent demonstration of the solidarity of the Allies at the opening of the Italian Parliament, culminating in an unanimous…

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Queen of the Allies. Eighth Count of the Votes. District School Candidate Again Leading

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 2

The eight count or the voting for the candidates for the honor of Queen of the Allies was taken by the hon: returning officer, Mr. P. I. Addoson, yesterday…

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State Election

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 2

Mr. J. N. Crowley, J.P., of West Wyalong, has announced his intention of coming forward for the selection ballot for Murrumbidgee State…

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The Carrathool Shire Presidental Election. a Questioning Petition

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 4

At Wednesday's meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council, the following petition was put before the President and Councillors of the Shire of…

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The Bed Cross Candidate

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 5

Tho attention of country resident is directed to an announcement in another column requesting intending contributors or supporters of the Red Cross…

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U.S. Presidency. Roosevelt Not a Candidate. Washington

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 5

Mr Theodore Roosevelt has declined to allow his name to be past forward for the Presidential nomination. The election takes place in November next…

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Scenes in Parliament. Mr. Asquith Insulted. the Speaker's Rebuke. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 3

A regrettable scene occurred in the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon. Resuming the debate on the Army…

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Liberals Preparing for State Elections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 33

Interest in the next general election is now becoming general throughout the Liberal, organisation. An impetus has been given by recent bye-elections, by the…

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Scenes in Parliament. the Speaker's Rebuke

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 3

A regrettable scene occurred in the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon. Resuming the debate on the Army…

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State Parliament. Bulk Handling of Wheat. In the Assembly on Monday night—

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 1

The Minister for Agriculture moved the second reading of the Grain Elevator Bill. He said three Governments had already agreed to join…

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