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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1907

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The Polling at Last State Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 5

The polling at last State election for Roue February ll, 1905, when Mr. G. T. Hindmarsh was elected, was—Hindmarsh 2832; Meagher, 2710; majority for Hindmarsh, 122…

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Polling Day in Sydney. Women Vottng Largely. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 4

Polling is proceeding actively throughout the day, and it is extremely fine weather, inducing large numbers of voters to exercise the franchise. Everything is…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Mr. Ewing) in reply to Mr. Salmon said that the rifles of the new pattern would not reach. Australia until November…

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After the Battle. What the Candidates Said

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 4

Shortly after half-past nine the three candidates assembled with a few supporters on the post office stops, but on the invitation of the proprietors an…

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The Northern Star. Published Daily., Wednesday, September 11, 1907. The Rous Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 4

The election of Mr. G. T. Hindmarsh yesterday was as complete a victory as his most ardent supporters could have desired. As will be seen be polled a very substantial…

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President Roosevelt's Election. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 5

The New York "World" states that Harriman gave £10,000, the Standard Oil Co. £6000, and Vanderbilt, Depew, and Hydo £5000 each to secure President Roosevelt's…

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Queensland Parliament. Limiting Speeches. Labour Legislation. Brisbane

Northern Star · Thursday 12 September 1907 · page 3

In the Assembly to-night Mr. Grant, who with the Premier represents Rockhampton, gave notice of his intention to move at a future sitting to have the standing orders…

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Federal Parliament. the Secret Drugs Report. Tobacco Combine Prices. Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 12 September 1907 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. Liddell moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the report prepared by Mr. O. C. Beale, of Sydney, on secret…

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The Elections

Northern Star · Thursday 12 September 1907 · page 2

(By "Alpine Panama" at Mason & Hague's where all the nice spring shirts and hats are to be sold next Saturday at straightout reductions.)…

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Election Day. Murwillumbah

Northern Star · Thursday 12 September 1907 · page 3

The polling yesterday passed on quietly and with an entire absece of intoxicated persons. Great satisfaction was felt at Mr…

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Fatal Accident on Polling Day. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 13 September 1907 · page 3

A fatal accident occurred on Tuesday at Terry-Hie-Hie. Thomas Drinan, a large grazier, had recorded his vote at the polling place, and was galloping home when…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 13 September 1907 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Mr. Quick gave notice that to-night he would move that where the duties are higher than those recommended by the protectionist wing of…

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Queensland Parliament. Secession Motion Adjourned. Messrs. Kidston and Philp Oppose It. Wages Board Bill Carried. Brisbane

Northern Star · Friday 13 September 1907 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day Mr. Plunkett's motion for secession' was considered. Mr. Plunkett, in moving it, complimented Mr. Carruthers for the action he had taken, and…

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TELEGRAPHIC The Elections. Sydney

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1907 · page 7

A REMARKABLE feature of the polling was its strength, and in every electorate the polling was much larger and percentage of votes greater than is usually the case, indicating a…

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Election Notes

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1907 · page 7

THE position—Ministerialists 55, Opposition 35. Three months ago the audacious Holman told a Sydney press interviewer that the…

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Election Notes

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1907 · page 4

THE winning treble—Lee, Hindmarsh and Perry. New Italy distinguished itself on Tuesday by giving Hon. J. Perry practically an…

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The General Elections

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1907 · page 4

THE result of the general elections cannot but be regarded as a complete vindication of the Liberal Government, and a triumphant endorsement of that party's policy and…

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The N.s.w. State Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1907 · page 4

PERHAPS one of the most exciting election contests ever known of in Casino was witnessed on Tuesday in the struggle between the Hon. C. A. Lee, Minister for Works…

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The Elections. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 13 September 1907 · page 3

The final count for Hartley election gives Dooley a majority of 20 over Hurley. The latter has applied for a recount. Mr. Anderson, the defeated candidate for…

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State Parliament. Cabinet Meetiung. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 14 September 1907 · page 5

The Cabinet sat till a late hour this afternoon…

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