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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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Coraki Municipal Elections. Nomination of Candidates

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 2

THE official nomination of candidates to contest the forthcoming municipal elections was made at the Council Chambers, Coraki, at noon on Saturday last. The Returning…

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The Municipal Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 4
Also in The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser

At 12 noon on Wednesday the returning officer, Mr. W. H. Carmont, officially announced the names of the candidates nominated to stand at the aldermanic election…

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The Coming Shire Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 2

THE elector will be required to put a cross opposite the names of candidates for whom he wishes to vote. No "plumping" is allowed, so that each…

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Lord Curzon and Election to House of Peers. London

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 3

The question has been left to the House of Lords whether Lord Curzon is entitled to the seat to which he has been elected by votes, as technically he failed to…

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Latest Cablegrams Candidate for the U.S.A. Presidency. London

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 3

Mr. Hughes in a letter to the Publican's Club of New York, announces that he is willing to accept nomination for the Presidency against Mr. Taft…

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Gundurimba Shire Election. Councillors Hermann and Dawes at Goonellabah

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 3

Last night Councillor A. W. Hermann addressed a meeting of ratepayers at Mr. James' residence, Gooneliabah. Cr. Dawes was also present. Mr. Noble occupied the…

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Casino Municipal Election. Nomination of Candidates

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 6

IN the presence of about 30 residents, last Wednesday, at noon, the Returning-officer (Mr. W. H. Carmont) announced candidates nominated to serve…

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Election of Aldermen for South Grafton. Guafton

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 4

Messrs. J. T. McKittrick, A. E. Schwinghammer, C. T. Schwinghammer, T. Roberts G. A. Binach and A. G. Gerard, have been elected aldermen for South Grafton,…

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Tintenbar Shire Election. Candidates at Wardell. On Saturday night last [?]

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

On Saturday night last Councillor F. H. Bartlett, who is contesting this election for C Riding, addressed a good meeting in McNamce's hall. Mr. C. Hermann…

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Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 3

In the Senate to-day Hon. R. W. Best, vice-president of the Executive Council in reply to Senator E. Needham (W.A.), said that the reported dissolution of…

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Federal Parliament, the Senate

Northern Star · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 3

In the Senate to-day, the Hon. R. W. Best, Vice-president of the Executive Council in reply to Senator Hon, Hugh de Largie (W.A.) said that the Colonial Office had…

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Opening of Parliament. King and Queen Present. Proposed Legislation London

Northern Star · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 3

Their Majesties, King Edward and Queen Alexnndra opened Parliament amid much enthusiasm. In the Royal Speech bills are promised…

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The Opening of Parliament. Suffragette's Tactics. the Royal Speech. London

Northern Star · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 3

The ceremony of opening Parliament was favoured with [?] sunshine. When the Royal coach emerged from Buckingham Palace a member of the Women's…

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Brief Mention. Municipal elections to-morrow

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

[?] Serious bush fires raging in Victoria. Gundurimba Shire elections to-morrow. Paspalum seed now being freely harvested…

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Byron Shire Elections. Mr. Campbell Before the Ratepayers

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 9

Mr. Robert Campbell, of Bungalow, candidate for a seat on the Council as a representative for C Riding, addressed a meeting of between 30 and 40 ratepayers…

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Byron Shire Elections. Messrs. Jarman & Armstrong Before the Electors

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 8

Messrs. D. Jarman and T. Armstrong, councillors seeking re-election, addressed a good attendance of the ratepayers in the School of Arts on Wednesday…

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[?] Municipal Election

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 2

IN connection with the poll to be taken to-day to elect nine aldermen to conduct Casino's municipal affairs for the next three years, electors will be asked to vote…

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The Northern Star. Published Daily. Saturday, February 1, 1908. The Shire Elections

Northern Star · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

Local Government has been fairly s[?] ed by the temporary Shire Councils, and to-day it devolves upon the electors to elect councils, the members of which shall…

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Shire Elections. the Premier's Appeal. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 9

Mr. C. G. Watie, the State Premier, appeals to electors to exercise their right of voting at the shire elections to-morrow, pointing out that the Socialists are…

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