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Politics & elections, 1901

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Federal Elections

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 3

It is stated that Sir Wm. Lyne will probably contest Cowper's electorate in the approaching Federal elections, which are expected to take place in the first week in…

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Parliament Further Prorogued

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 5

The State Executive to-day further prorogued Parliament to February 27th, but it is understood another prorogation will take place before the…

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School of Arts Debating Society. Mock Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 5

The candidates for the representation of tile School of Arts Debating Society, in the Federal Parliament, announced their several policies on Thursday night. Those who braved the criticism…

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Municipal Elections

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 16 January 1901 · page 4

THE: annual municipal elections are now close upon us, and retirements by effluxion of time provide for contests in all three Wards of the Borough…

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State Elections

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 2

THE cry is, "Still they come !" Mr. T. Chandler, of Emmaville, announces his intention of having a cut in for political honors during the State elections. It will be remembered this gentleman…

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Our local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 6

At the usual meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night there were presnt: Aid. Claverie (Mayor), Mat in, Wilson, Watson, Kirkwood,…

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Municipal Election

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 2

A public meeting of ratepayers will take place in the School of Arts on Tuesday, 5th February, for the purpose of nominating two aldermen in…

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Anglican Synod. Election of Bishop

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 23 January 1901 · page 5

A special Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Grafton and Armidale was held yesterday to deal with the election of a successor to His Lordship, Bishop Green…

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The New Bishop. The Election Delegated

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 2

A SPECIAL Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Grafton and Armidale was held at Armidae on Tuesday to deal with the election of a successor to His…

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Crown and Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 3

Daring her reign it is not surprising to find that friction between the Crown and Parliament has been scarcely, if at all perceptible. It is a…

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Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 5

At meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night there were prestnt: Ald Claverie (Mayor), Watson, Solomons, Kukwood, Fitzg rald, and Warneckce…

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Original Correspondence. The Federal Elections. [To the Editor of the Advocate.]

Bundarra and Tingha Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 2

SIR:—As the papers are announcing me as a candidate for the Federal electorate of The Gwydir, will you permit me to say that I am not a candidate for the Federal Parliament…

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State Elections

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

IT is now postive that we have already three candidates in the field of this electorate for State Parliament honors-- Messrs. Thomas, Chandler, and Wright. We hear the former gentleman has…

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The Federal Elections

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 5

It is understood that the Federal elections will not take place till a later date than was originally intended—probably not before the end of April…

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The Elections

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 2

The Farmers and Settlers are coming to the front with a strength that is [?] At the last general election there were no…

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The Federal Elections

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 5

Mr. Barton favours the elections for the House of Representatives and Senate being held throughout the Commonwealth on the same day…

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Mr. Eden George. a Candidate for the Senate

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 5

THE a how portrait is the only one we could secure, and represents the subject about ten years ago as Mayor of Christchurch--the principal city of New Zealand. Mr. Eden George is a native of New South Wales, haying been born in Forbes. He is a son of Mr. W. R. George, who is termed "the father of cycling in N. S. Wales." From…

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Federal-Elections Sydney, Monday, Night

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1901 · page 2

SIR William Lyne arrived at Gundagai to-day in connection with his candidature. for the Hume. He received numerous. assurances of support. In response to an…

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The Federal Elections. Mr. Cruickshank's Candidature

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 5 February 1901 · page 2

Mr. G. A. Cruickshank, who for the past twelve years has represented Inverell in the Parliament of New Snath Wales, and who is a candidate for the…

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An Electioneering Dodge

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 5 February 1901 · page 4

President Lincoln was fond of telling a story which he got from Mr. Connant, a lawyer in a western town who desired the nomination for county…

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