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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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Presidential and Mayoral Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

ON Tuesday morning a special meeting of the Tomki Shire Council will be held for the purpose of electing the President for the ensuing year. The Casino Municipal…

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The British Parliament. the Premier Taunts Mr. Balfour. Declaration. of London. London, Thursday Night

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 9

During the debate on the Address-in-reply, Mr. Asquith taunted Mr. Balfour with inaction regarding colonial preference after Mr. Joseph Chamberlain's campaign…

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The Liberal Government's Parliament Bill. on Which Universal Attention [?]S Centred. Text of the Measure

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 3

The following is the text of the Liberal Government's Parliament Bill, on which universal attention is now centred. An Act to make provision with respect…

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Local and General News. Mayoral Election

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Municipal Council last night, Ald. Mortimer was unanimously re-elected Mayor, on the motion of Ald. Stitz, seconded by Ald…

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Municipal Law. the Disqualification of Candidates

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 11

During the recent election at aldermen and shire councillors a considerable number of candidates were declared ineligible by various returning-officers on the ground…

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The British Parliament. Replies to Questions. London, Friday Afternoon

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 3

In reply to Lord Beresford, Mr. McKenna stated his endorsement of the Naval Prize Bill. Mr. L. W. Harcourt, member for…

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The Parliament Bill. a Bitter Pill for the Lords. London

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 3

Mr. C. F. G. Masterman, Under-Secretary for Home Affairs, speaking at Stratford, in Essex, last night, said the Parliament Bill would be introduced immediately after the…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. C. J. Mortimer Re-Elected

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Casino Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Friday night last. The business was of a special nature, viz, to fix the Mayoral allowance…

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The British Parliament. Preparing for Emergencies. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 5

Mr. J. W. Gulland, Government Whip, speaking at Edinburgh, said he is preparing a list of those who are willing to accept Peerages if the Lords don't pass…

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Casino Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 5

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Friday evening for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year. There was a…

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Tomki Shire Council. Election of President

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 2

A special meeting of the Tomki Shire Council was held in the office yesterday (Tuesday) morning, for the purpose of electing a President for the ensuing year…

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British Parliament. the Cabinet and Home Rule. Parliament Bill. London

Northern Star · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 3

Mr. Ian Malcolm, Unionist member for Croyden, has moved, as an, amendment to the Address-in-Reply, the addition of words to the effect that all effective…

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The Batman Election

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 7

At the by election for the Batman sent (Victoria) in the House of Representative rendered vacant by the death of Mr. H. Beard. The candidates were…

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British Parliament. Passing the Parliament Bill. Mr. Austen Chamberlain's Charge. London

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 9

Mr. Asquith, in moving to appropriate private members' time, said the special circumstances of the Coronation must entail the suspension of Parliamentary…

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Lism0re Chamber of Commerce. Election of Officers

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of the Lismore Chamber of Commerce was held last night at the office, A.M.P. buildings, when there were present:—Messrs. A. G…

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Cambridge University Election. London, Thursday Night

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 9

The election for Cambridge University resulted:—Larmo[?] (official Unionist) 2308, Cox 1954, Page (Independent Unionist) 332…

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Telegraphic News. Aldermanic Election Challenged. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 9

Eight out of the nine aldermen recently elected for the Mittagong Municipal Council have received legal notice that they are illegally elected, not having paid their…

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British Parliament. London, Friday Evening

Northern Star · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 3

The contest for the Horncastle Division, Lincolnshire, resulted:—Captain A. G. Welgall (Unionist), 4955; Alderman Linfield (Liberal), 4848…

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North Sydney Election. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 3

The Liberal League has decided to support the candidature of Colonel Ryrie for the North Sydney vacancy…

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Municipal Elections Questioned

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 2

TELEGRAM from Ulmarra states:—Considerable doubt has arisen locally as to whether Mayors and Presidents of local areas have been legally elected. In each…

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