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Politics & elections, 1904

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State Elections. Probably Held August 1St. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 June 1904 · page 2

It is rumoured that the State elections will be held on Monday, August 1st. If not on that date, they are certain to be held during the first week in August…

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The Murrumbidgee. the Beform Campaign. a Labor Candidate to Run. the Farmers' Conference

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 June 1904 · page 2

The most interesting happening to record this morning in connection with the Murrumbidgee Electorate is that a Labor candidate is to stand. That has…

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Hints to Electors. 0The Coming Election

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 4

To vote at the next election, which will be about the middle of August, each voter must have an elector's right and the name must be on the local…

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State Elections. Advice for Electors. Rolls and Rights

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 3

Electors should see that they are on the rolls and have elector's rights. Electoral rolls will be exhibited at all post-offices…

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"Liberal and Reform Association." MR. A. Smith Selected As Candidate

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 30 June 1904 · page 3

A meeting of the Wagga branch of the Sydney organisation known as the "Liberal and Reform Party," was held in the M.P. and A.A. rooms last evening, the President,…

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State Elections. the Government Policy. Outlined by the Premier

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 June 1904 · page 4

The Premier disclosed the policy of the Government at a meeting of his constituents at Cowra on Monday night. Dealing in the first place with financial…

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The Labor Candidate

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 June 1904 · page 2

As was announced in last issue, the Labor party intends contesting the Murrumbidgee. Mr. P. M'Garry, of Sydney, was suggested by the Executive…

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A Candidate for the Murrumbidgee. To the Editor

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 June 1904 · page 3

Sir,-After 19 years of an uneventful political career, Mr. Gormly has accepted a seat in the Upper House, where the elector troubleth not and the politician is…

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Victoria. Election of Speaker. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 June 1904 · page 2

The State Parliament wag opened yesterday. Mr. Frank Madden was elected speaker, defeating Mr. Beazley, the late speaker, by 5 votes. Considerable feeling…

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The Federal Parliament

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 2

IT is useful to analyse the external criticism to which a community is always subject, not only on account of the direct advantages which lie…

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The Victorian Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 2

The Victorian Parliament was opened to - day…

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Possible Labor Candidate

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 3

The political Labor League Council have selected Mr. P. M'Garry to contest the Murrumbidgee…

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The State Elections. Guide to Electors

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 3

Tho following is a copy of a leaflet issued by the electoral office for the guidance of electors:— If you are not already in possession of an…

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State Elections. Mr Humby at Narandera

Coolamon Echo · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 4

Mr A. G. Humby addressed a large and successful meeting of electors at Public Hall, Narandera, on Friday night, 24th June, his worship the…

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Federal Parliament

The Worker · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 6

Johnson of N.S.W. found fault on Tues-day afternoon with the Royal Commission appointed to enquire into the proposed Navigution Bill. He alleged that there was…

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Official Directory. PARLIAMENT

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 1

Federal Parliament Representative.—Sir William Lyne; State Parliament Member, Mr. John Barnes. GUNDAGAI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL…

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Items of News. the Murrumbidgee Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 2

It may now be presumed that all the candidates for the representation of the Murrumbidgee seat in the next Parliament are in the field. Mr. Thos. Fitzpatrick has…

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Hints to Electors. the Coming Election

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 4

To vote at the next election, which will be about the middle of August, each voter must have an elector's right and the name must be on the local…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Election Platform

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 3

THE following platform was adopted at the Dubbo Conference:— 1. Land settlement to be paramount over revenue, to include—…

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West Australian Elections. State of Parties. Labor Party Gains 14 Seats

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 2

The West Australian general elections were held on Wednesday, and returns from 48 of the 50 constituencies give the position of parties as: Labor 21,…

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