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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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The Election. [To the Editor.]

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 21 July 1906 · page 3

Sir,—Messrs. Norton and Holman, by appealing about their personal quarrel to the electors, who, they know, cannot decide, have given proof of want of common…

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Election Notes

The Temora Star · Saturday 21 July 1906 · page 3

Mr Fitzpatrick has had most successful meetings on the Murrumbidgee side. The farmers' and settlers and…

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The Cootamundra Election. Norton Retires

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1906 · page 2

POLLING for the Cootamundra seat takes place on Saturday next. It is anticipated a very big poll will be recorded. The contest is really…

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The Cootamundra Election. to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1906 · page 2

Sir,—Many sophistical arguments have been put forward by interested persons to disparage the chances of the third candidate in this election,…

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The Bye-elections. Surry Hills Contest. Mr. John Norton Defeated. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 24 July 1906 · page 2

As was anticipated, the by-election for Surry Hills, which took place yesterday, resulted in the return of the liberal and reform candidate, Mr. A. Bruntnell, with…

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Surry Hills Election. MR. A. Bruntnell Returned. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1906 · page 2

Polling for the election of a representative of Surry Hills in the Legislative Assembly took place yesterday, and resulted in the return of the Reform…

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Election Expenses. Discussion by the Farmers' and Settlers' Association

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1906 · page 4

At a meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on Saturday afternoon. Mr. B. B. Bennett (President, in the chair), Mr. W. Purtell moved,—…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. Mangan Elected

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 July 1906 · page 3

The council met on Saturday night for the purpose of electing a Mayor, vice Ald. Lester (resigned). Present—Aid. Lester (in the chair), Aid. Mangan, Matthews, White,…

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Public Opinion. The Cootamundra Election [To the Editor.]

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 July 1906 · page 3

Sir,—Many sophistical arguments have been put forward by interested persons to disparage the chances of the third candidate in this election,…

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The Election. [To the Editor.]

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 July 1906 · page 3

Sir,—Having read the views of "Gilrooney" and of "Themis" as expressed in their letters published in last Wednesday's 'Herald,' I would…

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Election Notes

The Temora Star · Wednesday 25 July 1906 · page 3

John Norton retires in favour of Mr. J. Fitzpatrick. John's supporters will kindly paste this in their hats for reference…

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Vote Fitzpatrick! Cootamundra Election. [To the Editors.]

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 25 July 1906 · page 2

SIR,--Many sophistical arguements hare been put forward by interested persons to disparage the chances of the third candidate in this election, which had been sprang…

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The Struggle for the Cootamundra Seat. The Contest by the Man on the Land against the Professional Politician. Farmers' Representation Required as against that of Lawyers, Land Agents, and Self-Seekers in Parliament

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 July 1906 · page 2

Voters at the coming struggle should not allow dust to be thrown in their eyes as to the circumstances giving rise to the bye-election. We are,…

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Parliament Chairman of Committees. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1906 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day a motion that Mr. Wilson be Chairman of Committees was negatived by 46 votes to 23. Mr. Wood was then elected to the…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Crick Suspended

The Worker · Thursday 26 July 1906 · page 5

In the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, the Premier moved for the suspension of Mr. Crick. He gave no reason for this step…

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The Land Commission. Protest Against Parliament's Action

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1906 · page 4

The Protestant [?] Sydney, was crowded to the doors on Monday night in response to an invitation from the People's Reform League to protest…

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Victorian Parliament Labor Again Attacks the Government

The Worker · Thursday 26 July 1906 · page 6

Address-in-Reply agreed to.—Third attack by Labor Party fails.—Bill for Repeal of Separate Representation of Public Servants passed through Committee…

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State Parliament Management of Railways. Government's Proposal. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 July 1906 · page 2

In the Legislative Council this evening the Supply Bill was taken through all stages. In the Assembly, Messrs. Milson and…

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Australian Parliament: the Week's Work the Anti-trust Bill

The Worker · Thursday 26 July 1906 · page 6

REPRESENTATIVES.—Third reading of Anti-Trust Bill Carried.—Federal Bounties Bill Announced.—Mail Contract Debated.—Second Reading…

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The Land Scandals. Mr. Crick's Position. Suspended by Parliament. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1906 · page 3

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon Mr. Carruthers moved this practically without any comment whatever—…

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