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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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Political. the Bye Election. Junee

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of citizens was held to-day at O'Donell's hotel under the presidency of the Mayor (Ald. Hoad) to form a citizens' committee for the…

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The Local Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 2

IT is no fault of the electors that this seat is vacant in the Assembly, and at a critical time. It is purely the fault of the member who was its occupant,…

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Election Notes

The Temora Star · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 2

The campaign has fairly star the Cootamundra electorate. A lot of quiet work is being accomplished in the Temora division…

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Dates of Elections

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 11 July 1906 · page 3

The date of nomination for the Surry Hills seat, rendered vacant owing to the resignation of Mr John Norton, has been fixed as July 14…

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South Australia. Opening of Parliament

The Worker · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 6

Parliament was opened on Thursday, and the Government had a long and important programme to submit for the session's work. The Governor's Speech…

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The Land Scandals Action in Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-night the Premier moved:— "1. That his House will on its next sitting day proceed to consider…

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Parliament. Position of Mr. Crick. Action by the Premier. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night the Premier moved:— 1. That this House will at its next sitting day proceed to consider so…

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Australian Parliament: the Week's Work Tuesday, July 3. Anti-Trust Bill in Committee

The Worker · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 8

There was a long and involved discussion on the interpretation of what a "combination" is and as to what constitutes "unfair competition."…

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N.S.W. Parliament. the Censure Debate. Big Majority Approve Government Inaction in the Lands Scandals

The Worker · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 5

The debate on the censure motion, moved by Labor Leader McGowen, in N.S.W. Parliament, petered out on Friday morning. The exciting incidents of the…

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The Government Candidate Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 2

The Liberal and Reform Association resolved this morning to support Mr. A. Bruntnell, ex-"Commandant" of the Salvation Army in New South Wales…

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Action of Local Candidates

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 2

A report from Cootamundra states that Mr. Lucas has withdrawn from the contest. Mr. Mathew Sawyer jnur., has declined nomination, and it is expected…

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The Cootamundra Seat a Farmers' Candidate

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 2

Messrs. Perry and Campbell addressed a large meeting of the farmers at Junee on Saturday last, and advised them to select a candidate to run for…

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A Labor Candidate. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 4

It is stated that £300 has been set aside by the Tramway Employes' Union towards the expenses in connection with the flight for the Surry Hills…

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Surry Hills and Cootamundra Elections. Speech by Mr. Norton

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 4

A crowd of between 10,000 and 15,000 persons was addressed by Mr. Norton on Monday night, at the corner of Foveau and Fitzroy streets,…

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Cootamundra Election. Mr. Holman at Junee

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 2

Mr. Holman (the "Southern Cross" says) addressed a very large meeting in Sweet's Hall on Monday night, and was accorded an excellent reception…

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Surry Hills Election the Labor Campaign. Labor Members Enthusiastic Ally Received

The Worker · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 5

Mr. Hurry Lawton, the selected Labor candidate for Surry Hills, opened his campaign at St. David's Hall, Arthur-street (off Crown-street), on Tuesday night…

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Special Election Edition

The Worker · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 4

At time of writing, it is not clear how matters in connection with the N.S.W. by-elections may develop. Should Norton pluck up courage and go to Cootamundra…

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Federal Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1906 · page 3

The Federal Labour Party have arrived at a decision on the subject of a graduated had tax, designed to burst up big estates. A maximum of four pence in the £ is…

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Latest Telegraphic News. Parliament. Sydney

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1906 · page 3

In the Assembly on Tuesday night the [?] motion regarding Mr. Crick's cen[?]tion with the Laud Scandals was [?] and notice was given to Mr. Crick to…

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Voice of the People. Another View of the Election. to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1906 · page 2

SIR,—The battle royal which is to take place on the field of the old Gundagai electorate, now Cootamundra, is of more than passing interest to all…

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