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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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Election Petitions. London, Friday Afternoon

Northern Star · Monday 2 January 1911 · page 3

Election petitions lodged demand recounts at Exeter West and St. Pancras, and also regarding Viscount Lewisham's and Captain Morrison's elections…

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Woodburn Shire Elections

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 3 January 1911 · page 2

As the Shire elections are now close at hand a few details regarding the dates and other matters will, no doubt, be of interest to the electors, and intending…

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More Election Petitions. London

Northern Star · Tuesday 3 January 1911 · page 3

There have been petitions presented against the Mile End and Chippenham elections…

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Shire and Municipal Elections

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 2

IN common with every other Shire and [?] New South Wales the election for the Casino Municipal Council and the Tomki…

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General News. Shire Elections

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 4

Advertisements in this issue call for nominations of candidates for, the positions of shire councillors. There are six members of each council, and nominations for…

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Election Petition. London, Monday Afternoon

Northern Star · Wednesday 4 January 1911 · page 5

A petition against the election of Sir Henry King for Central Hull alleges bribery, undue influence and treating…

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Labor Proposals. Binding Down Candidates. London, Wednesday Afternoon

Northern Star · Friday 6 January 1911 · page 3

The executive of the Labor Party proposes to replace the old third clause of the constitution at the conference at Leicester on February 1…

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State Parliament. Probable Early Session. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 9

In consequence of the State Premier, Mr. J. S. T. McGowen's acceptunce of the invitation to attend the Coronation celebrations it is thought probable the State…

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Municipal Election

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 2

In this issue an advertisement notifies that Friday, the 20th inst., has been fixed as the day of nomination of candidates for election as aldermen, there being nine…

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Kyogle Items. Shire Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 6

THERE are likely to be some interesting contests at the forthcoming elections. Mr. T. M Hill, of Unumgar, is the latest candidate announced for C Riding, and is…

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Armed Men guard Graves. Cracked Heads at Election Time. Nonogenarian's Interesting Reminiscences

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 8

One of the most interesting delegates at the Science Congress, which opened on Monthly, was Mr. Thomas S. Reed, the veteran secretary of the South 'Australian…

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Opening Parliament. London

Northern Star · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 3

King George opens Parliement on the 6th of February…

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Municipal Election

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 4

The first triennial election in connection with the Municipality of Mullumbimby will take place on 28th instant, when ratepayers will be…

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The Shire Elections. Electors Should Remember

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 2

It is imperative that ballot papers should he returned through the post. The Returning Officer cannot accept personal delivery…

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Election Petition. London

Northern Star · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 3

A petition has been presented against the return of Captain Anthony J. C. Donelan (Nationalist) as member for East Cork, on the alleged grounds of intimidation and…

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Women in Parliament

Northern Star · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 9

The Finnish elections have not altered the position of parties. Nineteen women were elected…

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Tomki Shire Election. Contest in Each Riding

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 2

NOMINATIONS of candidates for election as members of the Tomki Shire Council were received up till 5 o'clock on Thursday evening by the Returning Officer (Mr. E. J…

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Numerous Candidates. Murwillumbah

Northern Star · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 9

The following were nominated to-day for the Shire election:— A Riding—Jaseph Brown (Murwillumbah), Patrick McMahon cretiring…

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Local Government. New Ordinances Formed. Election of Officers. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 9

The Executive has formed a new municipal ordinance to prevent a section of the members of a council who might be against a candidate for the mayoralty or…

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Scene in Parliament. Police Assistance Required. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 16 January 1911 · page 3

There have been unprecedented scenes in the West Australian Legislative Assembly, and the Opposition left the Chamber, in a body owing to the rulings of the Speaker…

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