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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1905

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The northern star. Saturday Morning, January 14th. 1905. the Coming Election for Rous

Northern Star · Saturday 14 January 1905 · page 4

One of the unfortunate consequences of the lamented death of the member for Rous is that…

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The Northern Star. Monday Morning, January 16th 1905. Selecting a Candidate

Northern Star · Monday 16 January 1905 · page 2

Current reports state that to-morrow a candidate is to be selected, from among a number…

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Rous Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 January 1905 · page 5

As nomination day (31st) is now drawing near, something definite as to candidates should be known this week. Alderman W. Lockett and Mr. S. M…

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Rous Election

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 4

"TEMPLAR GLENCOE," writing from Lismore remarks :—In view of the forthcoming election, whilst deeply deploring the loss of our late member, with whose…

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Rous Election. Mr. Meagher Arrives

Northern Star · Saturday 21 January 1905 · page 4

Mr. R. D. Meagher arrived in Lismore on Thursday evening by the Tweed train, having come from Sydney via Brisbane. He was met at the station by a number of…

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Rous Election. Saturday's Meeting

Northern Star · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 2

The meeting of the central and district committees of the late Mr. J. W. Coleman, called to select a liberal and Reform candidate for Bous, was attended by about 180…

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Rous Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 January 1905 · page 4

Mr. G. T. Hiodmuh leaves for the Tweed on Thursday evening and will address the electors in the various centres. Mr. Meagher's committee rooms are…

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Rous Election. To the Editor of the "Northern Star"

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 January 1905 · page 5

Sir,—In a previous issue, some time ago, of your rospoctad journal, I drew your attention to the necessity of bringing in an Act in Parliament for the eradication of…

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That Bye-Election

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 10

AN outsider wonders why the people of Rous will go outside their own electorate for a man to represent them in Parliament, or even allow Sydney men a ghost of a show…

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The Rous Bye-Election. Mr. G. T. Hindmarsh at Clunes

Northern Star · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 4

Mr. G. T. Hindmarsh opened his campaign at Clunes on Wednesday night under very favorable conditions. The night was a beautiful one, leaving electors without any excuse…

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The Northern Star. Monday Afternoon, January 30[?]h, 1905. Rous Election

Northern Star · Monday 30 January 1905 · page 2

The decision in the choice of a candidate to contest the forthcoming election is not giving…

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Election Notes

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1905 · page 5

Tweed "Advocate" says: "So far no committee has been formed on the Tweed to forward the candidature of Mr. Hindmarsh." Mr. Meagher addressed a crowded meeting…

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The Rous Election. Mr. Hindmarsh's Meeting

Northern Star · Saturday 4 February 1905 · page 4

Last evening the Federal Hall was packed with electors from the back of the stage to the doors, while several hundred were unable to gain admission. From the start of the…

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The Northern Star. Saturday Morning, February 4, 1905. Rous Election

Northern Star · Saturday 4 February 1905 · page 4

The electioneering campaign evidently is to be marked by special incidents, of which the…

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Open Column. This column being open for the expression of different opinions on public matters, they are to be considered as those of our correspondents, and not necessarily endorsed by us. To the Editor of the "Northern Star." the Rous Election. To the Editor of the "Northern Star."

Northern Star · Saturday 4 February 1905 · page 5

SIR,—There is now a chance for the electors of Rous to return a man to Parliament thoroughly identified with country pursuits in the person of Mr. G. T. Hindmarsh, and…

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Open Column. This column being open for the expression of different opinions on public matters, they are to be considered as those of our correspondents, and not necessarily endorsed by us. To the Editor of the "Northern Star." the Rous Election

Northern Star · Saturday 4 February 1905 · page 6

SIR,—If the last straw that breaks the backs of those supporting the Reform candidate were wanting it waa supplied when that gentleman stated at Clunes…

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The Rous Election. Mr. Hindmarsh in Lismore. a Magnificent Meeting

Northern Star · Monday 6 February 1905 · page 2

As stated last issue the Federal Hall was crowded to excess last Friday evening to hear an address from Mr. G. T. Hindmarsh, the Liberal and Reform candidate for Rous…

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Election Notes

Northern Star · Monday 6 February 1905 · page 2

Addressing his interrupters at Friday night's meeting, Mr. J. H. Young, M.L.A., said if they thought they were helping on the chances of their fancy…

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Municipal Election

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 7 February 1905 · page 2

WE believe two of the candidates nominated for vacancies in the Casino Council intend withdrawing, so that it is probable Messrs D. Raynor, D. Pollock,…

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The Rous Election. MR. J. H. Young's Address. Interrupted by Hoodlums

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 February 1905 · page 4

Mr. J. H. Young, ex-Minister And Member for the M[?]ing, addressed several thousand people from the balcony of the Richmond Hotel on Saturday evening last. The chair…

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