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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Federal Elections To-day Is Nomination Day. House of Representatives

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 November 1919 · page 2

Twelve o'clock to-day is the time by which nominations for the House of Ree[?]reuatives must he lodged with the Divisional Returning Officers…

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Albert Park By-election Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 14 November 1919 · page 2

The reit of the Albert Park bv-election to fill the va[?]ancy eu[?]sed by the resigention of Mr Hannah (Labor) to contest the Fawkner coat in the House of…

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Federal Elections. Mr Chanter Opens Campaign at Tocumwal

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 14 November 1919 · page 2

Mr Chapter, who has held the Riverina seat up to the present under the National Government, and who is again[?] candidate for…

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Federal Elections. Labour Rally

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 November 1919 · page 3

On Monday night the Corowa Labour League arranged a meeting in support of Mr. Parker Moloney's candidature for the Hume, and Messrs. Gardiner,…

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The Indi Contest. Campaign Opened Yesterday at Wodonga Address by Labor Candidate

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 17 November 1919 · page 2

The election campaign was opened in Wodonga yesterday afternoon, when Mr. [?]. T. Hanni[?], the selected Labor candidate for Indi, addressed a fairly large…

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State By-elections

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 November 1919 · page 3

The by-election for Perth metro [?] of the Legislatives Council on Saturday resulted most ana[?] in the detest of Lien[?] General Sir…

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The Farmer's Candidate. F. B. S. Falkiner for the Senate

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 November 1919 · page 3

Mr. F. B. S. Falkiner, M.P., for the Hume, has decided to accept the nomination of the Farmers and Settlers' Association as the Farmers'…

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General Elections in Allied Countries. The Results Uncertain. Active Bolshevik Propaganda

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 November 1919 · page 2

General elections in France, Italy, and Belgium were held on Saturday. The results are uncertain. There is intense Bolshevik propaganda in…

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The Farmers' Candidate. F. R. S. Falkiner for the Senate

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 November 1919 · page 3

Mr. P. B. S. Falkiner, M.P. for Hume, last week decided to accept the nomination of the Farmers and Settlers' Association as the Farmers'…

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N.S.W. Parliament Legislative Assembly Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 November 1919 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. Doyle asked Sir George Fuller he was aware of a strange runner in the city which stated that [?]5000 had beer…

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N.S.W. State Elections Farmers Up Against Mr. Holman Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 November 1919 · page 3

Determined efforts are already being made by the Farmers and Setters' Association to capture the Cootamandra sent at present held by Mr.Holman, the…

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Federal Elections. Election Day : December 13. Return of Writ: January 31,1020. Danger of Granting Increased Powers Warning by Speaker

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 November 1919 · page 2

Mr.W. Elliot Johnson, who as Speaker in the house of Representatives, is reported to have stated that the added [?]titutional authority now being asked…

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Election Notes. Absent Voters

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 19 November 1919 · page 2

Under the amended Commonwealth Electoral Act. absent voting facilities are restricted to the State for which the elector is enrolled. Thus, an elector on…

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The Soldiers' Gratuity Mr. Hughes' "Wriggling." Labor Candidates Views

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 20 November 1919 · page 2

[?]oushing on the proposed war grat[?]it; for soldiers at his meeting in Albury last overing Mr. Parker J. Moloney, the selected Labor candidate, said there had…

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Federal Elections. Election Day: December 13. Return of Writ: January 31, 1029. the Hume Seat. Mr. Moloney Given a Fine Reception

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 20 November 1919 · page 2

Mr. Parker J. Mot[?]ney, the selocted Labor [?]andidate for tie [?]one opened his camp[?]iga at the mechanics Hall last evening, when there was a large gather…

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Belgian Elections Catholics Still, in Majority. Brussfls, November 17

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 20 November 1919 · page 2

At the Belgian elections, which are now in progress, the Socialists have gained to far, 23 scats-15 from the Catholics and a from the Liberals. The Catholics,…

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Federal Elections. the Senate

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1919 · page 2

The Farmers and Settlers’ Association of New South Wales has made a wise choice in selecting Mr F.B.S. Falkiner as their candidate…

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The State Parliament Sydney, Tuesday COAL OWNERs Excess Profits

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 6

In Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Davies asked that in view of the fact that certain coal companies have made exorbitant profits, and the…

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The Federal Elections. the Labor Candidate for the Riverina. Mr. Essell Hoad at Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 2

The opening shots in the election campaign for Riverina were fired on Tuesday night at Hay, when Mr. Essell Hoad, the Labor candidate,…

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N.S.W. Parliament Ligislative Assembly. Opposing the Referendum. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this ait[?]noon, Capt. Carmichael asked the Premier if his attention had been drawn to a statement by the Premier of West…

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