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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 28 August 1919 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Tudor, on behalf of the Wharf Laborers' Union, denied the truth of the "Ago" statements about the union passing…

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Chief Polling Place. of New Murray Electorate Appointment of Albury Urged

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 28 August 1919 · page 2

In compliance with a requisition from a number of ratepayers, a public meeting convened by the mayor, Aid. Waugh, was held in the Albury Town Hall last…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Government Severely Criticised

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 28 August 1919 · page 3

In the Legislative Council, Mr. Fitzgerald, Minister for Health, in answer to Mr. Ryan, said the [?] of the defensive org[?] set up by the State…

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New Voting System. All Candidates to Be Voted For

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1919 · page 1

The regulations to govern the proportional system of voting at the State general elections were tabled in the Legislative Assembly on…

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Separate Farmers' Candidates for Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 38

The council of the Australian Farmers' Federal organisation met in Melbourne. Mr. A. K. Trethowan, M.L.C., presided, New South Wales was represented by…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 2

In the legislative Assembly to day the Premier stated, in answer to Mr. Doyle, that the Government had not cabled to Sir O.G Wade asking him to retain his…

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Federal Parliament. Guaranteeing Price of Wheat to Farmers. MELBOURNE,Thursday. I

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr.Gro[?]n told Mr.Fleming that the Government was considering the question of procuring or guaranteeing the parity cost…

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Items of Special Interest. Labour Party and Coming Elections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 19

The State Parliament Labour Party under the impress on that the Government contempites an appeal to the people before the end on the year is just now…

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A. Q.C. CANDIDATE. Morundah

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my first letter to the "Banner." We live ve miles out of Morundah. My two brothers, sister, and myself, drive in eVery day to school…

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Election of a President. Mr.'a. A. Hart Again Resigns

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 2

At the last monthly meeting of the Albury Chamber of commerce, Mr.A.A. Hart, then vice-president, resented the appointment of another Member as…

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The State Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 2

In his policy speech Mr. J. Storey, lender of the State Opposition, warned the people to be prepared for an election in mid-November. He recalled…

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Wodonga Shire Council. Election of President. Cr. Twomey Elected

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 2 September 1919 · page 3

Cr. Twomey was unanimously elected president of the Wodonga Shire yesterday. After the election, the councillors adjourned to the Terminus Hotel…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 3 September 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, in answer to Mr. P.F. Loughlin, the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Grahame, said it was not considered advisable or practicable for…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 4 September 1919 · page 2

In the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly last night, on the motion of Mr. Cocks, the House agreed to receive a petition that J.M. Taylor, member of the Public…

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New Zealand Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 29

Thursday. Lord Jellicoe and his staff were Thursday. Lord ellicoe and his staff were Thursday. The Governor-General speech, delivered in the new Legislative Council…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Legislative Council. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Council the adjourned debate on Sir Joseph Carruthers' motion for the appointment of a select committee to inquire into the operations of the…

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Mock Municipal Election

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 2

A mock municipal election was held last Tuesday evening in the Presbyterian Church Wodonga, under the auspices of the Presbyterian M.I.A. Three…

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The Petersham Election. Matter Before Elections and Qualifications Committee. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 2

The petition in respect of the rejection of Captain Wilson's nomination for the Petersham seat, came before the Elections and Qualifications Committee to-day…

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N. S. W. Parliament. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 6 September 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly Mr.Cocks gave notice of motion that A. J. Wett benister at law be permitted to be hoard at the bar of House when the resolution…

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An Early Federal Election Problem of the Profiteer

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 8 September 1919 · page 4

Though the intentions of Mr. Hughes the Prime Minister, are still undivulged, it is generally accepted by those who are most concerned that there will be an…

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