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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1900

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The Mayoral Election. ALDERMAN D. Benjamin Chosen

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 2

On Saturday night last a, meeting was field in the Council -Chambers for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year. The Mayor occupied…

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The Boer War. Disappointing News. Cunning Tactics of the Boers. Buller Forced to Retire. Tub Effect of Lyddite. a Disloyal Member of Parliament. He Resigns His Seat. Colonials Seriously Engaged. a Sydney War Correspondent Missing. Roberts It Modder River. Boers in Great Strength in the West Will Ladysmith Pall. 194,000 British Troops. More Troops Needed. the Strength of Boer Artillery. London

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 2

General Buller crossed the Tugela river on Monday. The Boers were completely surprised. The British operations were excellently placed…

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Annual Municipal Election. Polling Day

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1900 · page 2

On Saturday the returning officer, Aid. j Pinkstone, carried out the duties of polling day, assisted by Messrs. J. J. Purcell, poll clerk; P. Keaue, J. T…

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Victorian Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1900 · page 2

From Melbourne we learn that Mr. Higgins is being pressed to withdraw his no-confidence motion, and since, ho has not received the united support of the…

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Wallendbeen Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1900 · page 2

THERE was no contest for either the aldermen's or the auditors' or the Mayor's seats at Wallendbeen. The retiring, aldermen (Messrs.T. H. Buchanan, J…

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The Municipal Election

The Temora Star · Wednesday 14 February 1900 · page 2

THE above took place on Saturday last and though the interest taken in the election was not equal to last year, still it was known that a very…

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Municipal Election

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 14 February 1900 · page 2

The annual election of aldermen for the Borough of Cootamundra took place on Saturday. For the three vacancies there were four candidates--Messrs S…

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Victorian Parliament. No Confidence Motion Withdrawn. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 February 1900 · page 2

There was a very large attendance in the galleries of the Legislative Assembly to-day in anticipation of the discussion on the Higgins want of…

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The Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 February 1900 · page 2

It was resolved, on the motion of Alderman Blake, seconded by Alderman Silverwood, that the election proceed by open voting…

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The Mayorall Election. Who Shall Be King ?

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 3

The disappearance of Alderman Laver from the civic stage somewhat clears the atmosphere as far as the election of Mayor is concerned. Had…

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Municipal Election

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 2

The election to fill the vacancy in East Ward was held on Tuesday last, and resulted as follows :— M. S. Machon ... ... 27…

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Election of the Mayor

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 2

ON Thursday morning at 10 o'clock the special meeting of the council was held for the election of the Mayor for the current year. All the alderman, except…

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The House of Commons. a Lancashire Election. London, Feb. 14

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 2

The election of a member of the House of Commons for the Rossendale Division of North-east Lancashire, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. J. H. Maden,…

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A Disputed Election

The Temora Star · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 2

BROKEN-HILL, Tuesday.--A hitch has occurred in connection with yesterday's election for one alderman for Wills Ward. R. Hawkins, labor candidate,…

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Election of Mayor at Cootamundra

The Temora Star · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 2

A MEETING of the Cootamundra Council was held on Thursday morning last for the purpose of electing the Mayor. Alderman Bartley in a few…

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Borough Council. Election of Mayor

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 2

The Borough Council met at 10 o'clock on Thursday morning for the purpose of electing the [?] for the present year. Present--ex-Aid. Dickson (in the chair),…

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Election of Mayor, Ald M. S. Machen Chosen

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 2

THERE was quite a subdued air of excitement about the Council Chambers on Monday evening—a most unusual occurrence—it being the time…

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Borough Council. Election of Mayor

The Temora Star · Wednesday 21 February 1900 · page 2

THE above took place in the Council Chambers on Friday evening last. There being a good attendance of rate [?] besides the following Aldermen:…

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Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association. the Annuai Meeting. Election of Officers

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1900 · page 2

THE annual meeting of members of the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held on Tuesday evening, Present:—Mr. E. Ingram (in the chair),…

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Municipal Election. Extraordinary Vacancy. East Ward

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1900 · page 4

AT midday on Tuesday the Mayor (Alderman G. Rudd, actiing as Returning Officer, announced the nominations which had been received for the vacancy in the…

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