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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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A New Labor Candidate

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 February 1906 · page 2

At the convivial little gathering on Thursday night in honor of Mr. Alfred Edden, M.P., we understand that Mr. T. Crouch, of our local contemporary…

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Dissolution of Austrian Parliament. London. Monday. I

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 2

M. Ko[?]santh has informed his followers that General Nijri as Emperor Francis Joseph's Commissary, possessed plenary powers to enforce a, dissolution, and was…

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The Latest Cablegrams. Opening of British Parliament. London. Monday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 2

The Imperial Parliament was formally opened yesterday. The King attended and read his speech from the Throne. Measures were promised dealing with trade disputes;…

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Novel Election of Mayor

The Castlereagh · Friday 23 February 1906 · page 5

Murwillumbab, Thursday —At the election of Mayor last evening, two aldermen —Messrs Smith and Budd — were nominated for the position. The…

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Our Local Parliament. Thursday, February 22, 1906

The Western Herald · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 2

A special meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on the above date at 8 p.m. Present: Ald. Donohoe (chair), Mursh, Davis, Shaw, Nash, Anlezark, Tull…

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Acute Crisis in Austria-Hungary. The Parliament refuses to Dissolve

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 3

THE Emperor-King Francis Joseph has sanctioned the dissolution of the Hungarian Parliament. M. Justh, President of the Chamber of…

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Election of Mayor

The Western Herald · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 2

On the motion of Ald. Marsh, seconded by Ald. Nash, the Council resolved itself into a committee of the whole for the purpose of electing the Mayor…

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Our Local Parliament. Friday, February 23, 1906

The Western Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1906 · page 2

The adjourned fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on the above date. Present: The Mayor (Alderman…

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Federal Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1906 · page 2

The freetrade members of the Federal Parliament met at Mr. Reid's office on Tuesday last to discuss the issue which should be fought out at the next…

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Russian Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1906 · page 4

All parties in Russia, with the exception of the Social Democrats and Revolutionists, are taking an active part in the Duma elections…

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Preparing for the Russian Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 3 March 1906 · page 5

All parties in Russia excepting the Social Democrats and Social Revolutionists who have resolved to boycott the Duma, are organising in view of taking an active part in the coining…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, March 5, 1906

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on the above date. Present: Ald. Nash (in the chair), Tull, Shaw, Anlezark, Davis and…

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British Parliament Favours Payment of Members

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 10 March 1906 · page 5

Mr. Lever's resolution in favor of payment of members was adopted by 348 to 110 in the Commons on Wednesday. Mr. Kimber's amendment affirming the…

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Secrets of an Election Agent

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 8

FEW people except those actually behind the scenes realize what an important part an election agent plays in the winning or losing of a seat for a member of…

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The Duma Elections. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1906 · page 2

The election of delegates to the Primary Electoral College of the Duma has begun. There were enormens abstentions On the pert of the miners, landowners, on…

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Russian Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 5

The workmen in Warsaw abstained altogether from taking part in the elections for the National Duma…

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Narromine. (From Our Own Correspondent.) the Municipal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 4

The election of two aldermen took place at the Town Hall last Saturday, and the ballot box was found to have spoken longest in favor of Mr. James Gay, who…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, April 2, 1906

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Sourke Municipal Council was held on the above date at 8 p.m. Present: Alderman Marsh (in the chair) Chesterton, Davis,…

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The Russian Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 3

All the workmen's candidates at the preliminary Douma elections at Odessa have been arrested for displaying Liberal tendencies. The authorities directed the voters to elect…

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Election Items. Little Coincidences

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 7

In Mid-Lanark Captain Campbell (U.) has Just distinguished himself by hiring a special train from Glasgow to Wishaw to address a dinner-hour…

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