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Politics & elections, 1905

238 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 12

Election Pledges

The Walcha News and Southern New England Advocate · Saturday 2 December 1905 · page 2

As a rule, when a candidate is wooing the electors for their votes, he pledges himself to follow a certain party, pursue a certain principle, or…

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Federal Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1905 · page 2

THE Union label clauses of the Trades Marks Bill were furthered [?] in the House of Repr[?] [?] Thursday afternoon, and co[?] [?]…

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New Zealand Elections

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 December 1905 · page 2

THE New Zealand elections take place to-day, and it is generally expected that mr. Sedden, for the fifth consective time. will have a majority…

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State Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 8 December 1905 · page 2

IN the Assembly on Tuesday, the Council's amendments in the Shires Bill were agreed to. It is now reported that Parliament will…

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Federal Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 8 December 1905 · page 2

THE House of Representative have passed the Trades Union Bill. SYDNEY, Thursday. The House of Representatives has…

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N.z. Elections

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 8 December 1905 · page 4

The New Zealand elections yesterday resulted in a decided victory for the Seddon Government. The Opposition was practically obliterated, and it is anticipated that…

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The Imperial Parliament

The Inverell Times · Saturday 9 December 1905 · page 4

A CHANGE of Ministry has taken place in England—the Liberal Party being now in office. So far as appellations go the terms "Liberal" and…

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Parliament Prorogued

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1905 · page 2

THE State Parliament has been prorogued after a lengthy and arduous session. In all 77 Bills were presented, of which 55 have been passed into law…

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State Parliament, Dissatisfaction with the Commonwealth

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1905 · page 2

IN the State Assembly on Friday, the Premier moved. "That the House desires to express its pro[?] dissatisfaction with the treatment [?] to…

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Local Government. Arrangements for First Elections SYDNEY, Mondny Night

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1905 · page 2

THE authorities are already making arrangements for the first elections of Shire Councillors under the Local Government legislation…

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The State Parliament

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 December 1905 · page 2

THE prorogation of the State Parliament has taken place and it will probably not re-assemble for six months. The work during the session has been…

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Telegraphic. [Theocgh Ocr Metropolitan Agents.] Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 December 1905 · page 5

IN the House of Representatives yesterday, the Sugar Bounty Bill passed the second reading by 40 votes to 6. The second reading debate on the…

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Our Local Parliament

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 16 December 1905 · page 2

He usual meeting of the local Municipal Conncil was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present: Aldermen Higinbotbam (chair),…

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Federal Parliament

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1905 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, the second reading of the Anti-Trust Bill was passed. Further consideration of the measure was postponed till next session…

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Dissolution of Parliament. LONDON, Wednesday Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 December 1905 · page 5

THE Imperial Parliament has been dissolved and the general elections will be held from the 12th to the 26th of January next…

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Telegraphic. [Through Our Metropolitan Agents.] Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 December 1905 · page 5

THE Federal Parliament was prorogued to day. In the Senate, yesterday, a resolution affirming that the sugar-refining industry…

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The Next Election

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 23 December 1905 · page 4

Mr. Deakin says that the next Federal election, as far as the present Ministry is concerned, will be fought in defence of Australian interests, and in the interests of…

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Late Cables. London, Friday. Imperial Parliament

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 26 December 1905 · page 3

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman delivered a statement of policy in London on Thursday amid great enthusiasm. He…

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