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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

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New Elections Act

Northern Star · Thursday 8 January 1914 · page 4

The new Elections Act which passed so stormily through the Queensland parliament last session came into force with the first day of the year. The residence…

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Shire Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 4

There is likely to be a keen contest for the seat vacated by Cr. Hopkinson in C Riding of Kyogle Shire. Already Messrs. M. J…

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The Shire Elections

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

Yesterday Shire President Marshall stated to a representative of this journal 'that he intended to participate in the forthcoming contest in B…

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Local Government Elections. Terania Shire

Northern Star · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 4

In a Riding of Terania Shire the retiring councillors, Messrs. W. P. Stanger and J. Somerville are to be opposed by Mr. G. A. Robb, and in B Riding Mr. John MacLean…

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South Lismore Citizens. Candidates Proposed

Northern Star · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 4

An extraordinary meeting of the South Lismore Citizens' Association, for the purpose of considering election matters, was held at Murphy's rooms, South Lismore,…

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Narrow Majorities at Elections

Northern Star · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 7

Narrow majorities at elections have frequently settled the fate of Ministers as well as individuals, while there is at least one modern instance of a Conservative…

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Polling Booth at Blue Knob

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 6

The hon. secretary of the Blue Knob branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association has received a letter from the returning officer for Terania. Shire, who…

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Recent State Elections. Serious Charges. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 7

Serious allegations in connection with the conduct of the recent State elections have been rife since the declaration of polls in many electorates. In the case of…

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Victorian Elections

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 5

Following a stupid old world custom the man who accepts office in Victoria has to seek' re-election. Mr. Watt and same of his colleagues are to be opposed, and…

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Not a Candidate

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 6

At the conclusion of the buslnosa of the Tomki Shire Council yesterday Cr. Fogwell announced that he was not a candiaate for re-election at the forthcoming…

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Shire Elections

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 6

There is likely to be a keen contest for the seat vacated by Ur. Hopkinson in C Riding of Kyogle. Shire. Already Messrs. M. J. Bulmer. (Mummulgum) and R. E…

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Local Government' Elections. Byron Shire Council

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 6

The following nominations have been received by the Returning Officer for seats on the Byron Shire Council:— A Riding: J. W. Banner, W. Bower,…

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Not a Candidate

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

At the conclusion of the business at the Tomki Shire Council meeting on Friday last, Cr. Fogwell an[?] that he was not again…

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Shire Elections. Woodburn Shire

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 3

The official nomination of candidates took place at the Shire offices Coraki, on Friday last at noon in the presence of Cr. Olive and a press representative. Mr…

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Local and General the Byron Shire Elections

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

Sitting members of the Byron Shire Council are going to have a fight to retain their seats, as the following, nominations will show:--"A" Riding…

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The Northern Star, Published Daily. Tuesday, January 13, 1914. the Candidates

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 4

The members of the Lismore Kolona Association in their work of reforrining the Council and taking our public affairs out of the satisfactry channels into which…

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Local Govebnmknt Elections. Shire Elections on the Lower Clarence

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 5

Mr. R. Johnson has announced himself as a candidate for the A. Riding. Cr. [?]. Morrison, who has beenn representing the Riding for six years, is not se[?]ing re…

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The Northern Star. Published Daily. Weeneaday, January 14, 1914. Labor's Parliament

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 4

In less than a fortnight we shall see that wonderful creation, the Parliament of Labor, which, with its colleagues in power, is supposed to control the legislation of…

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The Shire Elections

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 4

Nominations for the forthcoming triennial Shire Elections, Tweed Shire, close with the Town Clerk to-morrow evening. Nothing fresh is heard…

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General News. Examination of Candidates

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 4

An examination of candidates desirous of being trained for the position of teachers of small country schools or of assistants in country schools will be held at Casino…

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