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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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Victorian Parliament. "Congratulating" Mr. Irvine. Some Hard Hitting by Labor Members. Appreciation of services rendered by ex-Premier Irvine.—Vigorous Protest from the Labor Party.—Rev. H. Worrall ordered to appear at the Bar.—The New

The Worker · Thursday 2 August 1906 · page 5

Premier Bent's resolution, expressing regret at the resignation from State politics of ex-Premier Irvine, was only carried after it had had a very hot time. The…

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Clergyman and Parliament

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 3 August 1906 · page 6

Preaching in the Golden Square (Bendigo) Methodist Church on Sunday last, on the subject "Who slaughtered the body and murdered…

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State Parliament

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 3

In the Assembly on Thursday evening, Mr Maokensie presented a petition from Mr Oliver, Chief Commissioner of Railways. asking that due provision…

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Official Directory. PARLIAMENT

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 1

Federal Parliament Representative.-Sir William Lyue ; State Parliament Member, Mr R. Donaldson. GUNDAGAI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL…

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Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE

The Temora Star · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

In the House of Representatives a resolution was brought down increasing the duties on spirits and reducing the excise duties in accordance with the…

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Westralian Parliament. Secession Demanded. Perth

The Temora Star · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

Resolutions were proposed in the Legislative Assembly demanding the secession of Western Australia from the Commonwealth…

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News by Wire. State Parliament Sydney

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

In the Assembly yesternight Mr Carruthers moved the second reading of a bill to dissolve the present Railway Commission. The Premier…

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Parliamentary. [By Special Wire.] The State Parliament. SYDNEY

The Temora Star · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

The Speaker, in reply to a question, said the writ for Cootamundra would not be returned until the end of the week…

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Telegraphic News. General Cables. Received at 1 A.M. Imperial Parliament London, Aug. 3

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

In the House of Commons last night, the Appropriation Bill, heralding the approaching close of the session, was read a second THE LONDON HOLIDAYS…

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Correspondence. the Late Election [To the Editor.]

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

Sir,—I desire to thank you most sincerely for the able manner in which you defended and fought for Mr. Holman, in the columns of your…

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Received at 1 A.M. the Transvaal Elections. Not Later Than January. London. Aug. 3

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 August 1906 · page 2

Mr. Winston Churchill. Under-Secretary at State for the Colonies, stated, in the House of Commons last night, that the elections in the Transvaal, under the new…

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Second Ballot for Elections

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1906 · page 3

The Federal Cabinet are considering a proposal for a second ballot for the House of Representatives…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Temora Star · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 2

The Government are considering the advisability of introducing a bill the legalise the second ballot…

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The Election. Alleged Delay of Writ

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 2

As a question has been asked in the Assembly as to the delay in returning the writ for the Cootamundra election, Mr. Returning-officer Matthews has…

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Federal Elections. The Leader of the Opposition On the Warpath Has a Great Reception in Adelaide. [By Wire.] ADELAIDE

The Temora Star · Wednesday 8 August 1906 · page 3

Mr G. H. Reid, the Leader of the Federal Opposition, addressed in audience of close on 4000 people here last night…

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Parliament. SYDNEY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 2

Mr. Holman, who was re-elected for Cootamundra, took his seat in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon amid cheers…

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State Parliament Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Holman, who was returned for Cootamundra, took his seat amid cheers. Mr. David Kirkcaldie and Mr. Fehon…

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Australian Parliament: the Week's Work

The Worker · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 6

REPRESENTATIVES.—The Budget.—Penny Post Announced.—New Duties on Wines and Spirits.—Kalgoorlie to Port. Augusta Railway.—Meteorological Bill Passed.—Designs Bill through Committee.—Bounties Bill Further Debated.—Inspection of Patent Medicines, Infantile and Artificial Foods and Surgical…

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Victorian Parliament. the Week's Work

The Worker · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 6

Rev. H. Worrall at the Bar.—Improved Small Holdings Bill.—The Licensing—Bill.—Juvenile Smoking Prevention Bill…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Return of Writs

The Worker · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 6

The way in which party politics dominates almost all executive acts came out in bold relief at question time on Wednesday. The writ for Surry Hills not…

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