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Politics & elections, 1905

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Correspondence. the Pastures Board Election (To the Editor of the "Express.")

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 July 1905 · page 4

Sir,—The farmers of this district have now the opportunity of making some alteration in the personnel of the Wagga Pastures Protection Board. Although…

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Members of Parliament as Land Agents

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1905 · page 4

According to the evidence before the Lands Commission, members of Parliament have had to devote a good deal of time int connection with…

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Parliament. No-confidence Motion. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1905 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. M'Gowen, the leader of the Opposition, gave notice that he would to-morrow move:—…

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State Parliament No-confidence Motion. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 August 1905 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. M'Gowen, the leader of the Opposition, gave notice that he would tomorrow move:—…

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Lands Commission Fees to Members of Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 August 1905 · page 2

The Illiliwa leases in the Hay district again claimed the attention of the Lands Commission on Wednesday, and Mr. Donald Grant, formerly manager of the…

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Parliament. the Censure Motion. Mr. Crick, Accused. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 August 1905 · page 3

When the Legislative Assembly met this evening the debate on the censure motion was resumed, and a sensational speech was delivered by Mr. J…

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Imperial Parliament. a Warning to Unionists. the Government in Danger. London, Aug. 6

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1905 · page 2

The "Daily Telegraph" warns Unionists that Irish Nationalists have planned a very dangerous conspiracy to defeat the (government by hook…

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THE P. P. Board Election. (To the Editor "Wagga Express.")

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 8 August 1905 · page 4

Sir,—As the rating for the above is now on, and as there seems to be some anxiety that it should be carried out free from the manipulation of…

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State Parliament Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 August 1905 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Oakes moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the evil caused by betting shops in Sydney. He…

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Parliament. the Lands Commission. Scene in Parliament. Mr. Crick Angry. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 August 1905 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Ashton informed Mr. M'Neill that Mr. Houston, Secretary of the Land Commission, was the son of Mr…

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Statement in Parliament. a Thorough Investigation. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 August 1905 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Minister for Lands informed Mr. Crick that every improvement lease dealt with since 1895, and every…

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Mock Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 August 1905 · page 2

The principal business at the meeting of the Methodist Institute on Tuesday evening was the holding of a [?] election of State Ministers…

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Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 2

In the Assembly a long debate took place on a motion for leave to introduce a Liquor Law Amending bill. Several members of the Labor party…

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Imperial Parliament. LONDON, Aug. 8

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 6

The Government is pressing on business in Parliament in preparation for the prorogation. The activity of the Ministerial whip (Sir Alexander…

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Ashfield Election. Mr. Tom Lumley Flies the Labor Flag. Prosecuting a Vigorous Campaign. Storming the Suburban Citadel

The Worker · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 4

The resignation of Mr. F. E. Winchcombe having created a vacancy for Ashfield in the N.S.W. Parliament, the Political Labour League selected Mr. Tom Lumley to hoist…

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Motorist and Horseman. a Parliamentary Candidate

The Temora Star · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 3

"Will you do your best, in Parliament or out of Parliament, to preserve the use of the highways for all classes of persons, and to prevent the highways…

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State Parliament. Local Government Extension Bill

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 August 1905 · page 4

In the Assembly on Thursday the Premier obtained leave to introduce the local Government Extension Bill. This measure makes some important changes in respect…

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Imperial Parliament. the Governmnet and a Dissolution. London, August 11

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1905 · page 1

"In the House of Commons last night the Premier, Mr. A. J. Balfour, replying to Sir H. Fowler's criticism on the action of the Govormnent in…

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Pastures Board Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1905 · page 2

The election of three Directors of the Wagga Pastures Protection Board will take place on Friday next. The candidates are:—Messrs. J. Archer, L. Cox,…

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Farmers and Settlers' Conference. Election of the Executive. the Shires Bill. Several Important Succestions

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1905 · page 4

Delegates to the Annual Congerence of the Farmers and Settlers' Association continued their business on Friday…

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