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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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Parliament Rises. London

Northern Star · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 5

Parliament has risen, and reassembles on sixth March…

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Mayoral Election

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

On Friday night last a special meeting of the Casino Municipal Council was held for the purpose of electing the Mayor for 1913. The…

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A By-election. London

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 5

Martin Murphy has been returned for East Waterford unopposed…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. Mortimer Again Chosen

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 2

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

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[?]State Elections. the Campaign Otened. Mr. Frith's Candidature. Address in Lismore Last Night

Northern Star · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 8

From 250 to 300 people assembled at the Federal Hall last night to listen to an address from Mr. J. H. Frith, a prospective candidate for the district of Lismore…

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The Yass By-Election

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

Mr. J. J. Gregory M'Girr, the selected Labor candidate for the Yass seat in the Legislative Assembly, rendered vacant by the resignation of…

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Proportional Representation. Important Trial Elections

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 3

Sir—We desire your co-operation in tarrying out a trail election according to the principles of proportional representation. It is not a party question…

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British By-election. Unionist Majority Decresed. London

Northern Star · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 7

The by-election for the Chorley Division of Lancashire, caused by the elevation of the sitting Unionist member, Lord Balcarres, to the House of Lords through the…

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The State Election. Mr. G. Nesbitt's Candidature. Meeting at Nimbin

Northern Star · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 4

On Saturday night Mr. G. Nesbitt, one of the candidates for selection in the Liberal interest for the Lismore electorate, began his campaign with a public meeting of…

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Tintenbar Shere Elections

Northern Star · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 4

It was mentioned in an issue of the "Star" last week that Mr. A. E. Biggs, of Upper Teven, had consented to come forward as a candidate for the vacancy…

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State Politics. State Parliament. May Not Meet Again. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 5

The State Parliament has been prorogued until April 15th. It is doubtful whether it will meet again before the dissolution but the question will not be…

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State Elections. Mr. Frith at Jiggi

Northern Star · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 2

Mr. Frith, candidate for selection in the Liberal interest, addressed a large and representative meeting at Jiggi Hall on Monday night, 24th inst. Mr. Carlin occupied…

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Yass Election. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 5

The latest advices from Yass state that the Liberals are confident of winning the seat…

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Federal Elections. Account of Candidates' Expenses. Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 7

From to-day the prospective candidates for the Federal Parliament will be required to keep a careful record of all their expenses incurred in connection with their…

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Federal Elections

Northern Star · Saturday 1 March 1913 · page 7

For the following communication we are indebted to Mr. T. A. Murray, Secretary Richmond Federal Committee. He writes under date 27th instant:—I am in…

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Warrenheip Election. Labour Candidate Leading. Melbourne

Northern Star · Monday 3 March 1913 · page 5

The first ballot for the Warren[?] election, Victoria, resulted as follows:— Hogan (Labour) [?], Clarke (Liberal) 1419, Oday (Liberal) 632, Brennan…

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Yass Election. Labour Getting Fearful. Rowdyism at Meetings Adopted. Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 5

At Yass on Saturday night a number of Labour supporters howled; yelled and screamed at the Liberal meetings at which Messrs. Wood and Fitzpatrick spoke. The…

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Gundurimba by Election. Resignation of Cr. Ritchie

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 4

At the Gundurimba Shire Council meeting yesterday Cr. Ritchle's resignation as a representative of A Riding was received. As previously mentioned this step…

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State Election. Mr. Missingham's Position. Attitude Towards Liberal Ballot

Northern Star · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 4

At the conclusion at the business of the Terania Shire Council meeting yesterday the Councillors, officers, pressmen and a few ratepayers visited the Hotel. Ryan at…

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Cancelling the Agreement. Volunteers Steadily Increasing. the Lord Mayor Takes His Four Hours. Government Afraid to Call Parliament. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 6 March 1913 · page 5

Mr. Kavanagh, M.L.C., Secretary of the Labour Council, appeals to the Gas Company to reconsider their decision. If the agreement were cancelled he is confident it…

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