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Politics & elections, 1906

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Parliament Again Prorogued

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 3

The New South Wales Parliament has been further prorogued until June 5, but it has not yet been summoned for the despatch of business. The…

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News by Wire. Federal Parliament Sydney

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 2

The Commonwealth Parliament will meet on June 7th. Mr Reid cordially endorses a request which has been made to the Prime…

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The Coming Elections

The Temora Star · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 2

A number of representatives of Victorian farmers' organisations have adopted resolutions urging that the Government should arrange for a…

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The French Elections. Proceedings Orderly. Received at 1 A.M. LONDON, May 7

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1906 · page 2

The elections for the French Chamber of Deputies, which took place to-day, were conducted in an orderly manner. Ministers profess to be…

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Official Directory. PARLIAMENT

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 9 May 1906 · page 1

Federal Parliament Representative.— Sir William Lyne; State Parliament Member, Mr. R. Donaldson. GUNDAGAI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL. Aldermen: J. M. Dodd (Mayor), J…

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Special Cable Service. The French Elections. LONDON

The Temora Star · Wednesday 9 May 1906 · page 2

The French elections passed off orderly. Ministers profess to be delighted with the results so far…

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South Australia. the Federal Elections. Labor's Selected Candidates

The Worker · Thursday 10 May 1906 · page 2

For several weeks past the various Labor organizations throughout the State have been busily engaged in selecting fourteen men from whom a final selection is to be…

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The Government and Parliament

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1906 · page 2

From statements current in political circles it would not appear that the Government has any intention of calling the State Parliament together for…

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The Pastures Board Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 May 1906 · page 2

Some little interest appears to be developing a connection with the vacancy on the Wagga Pastures Protection Board caused by the resignation of Mr. J. J…

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Russia's First Parliament Respite Demanded Czar Listens to Debates at a Safe Distance. London

The Temora Star · Wednesday 16 May 1906 · page 2

The Douma has demanded a full amnesty for religious, agrarian, and political, offences. By the use of a microphone in the…

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The Federal Elections

The Temora Star · Wednesday 16 May 1906 · page 2

The Brisbane Worker says that there will be only one issue at the Federal elections, Socialism and anti-Socialism Labor must stand alone and fight for…

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A Bye-election

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 May 1906 · page 2

Mr. Bonar Law, Conservative, has been elected for Dulwich, securing 6709 against 5450 polled for his opponent. Mr. D. Williamson. The increased…

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West Australian Elections

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1906 · page 2

All the members of the West Australian Government have been returned [?]pposed, except the Minister for Works, who is being opposed for…

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The Federal Election

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 2

THE rolls for the re-adjusted electorates are now accepted, and the campaign in preparation for the great federal election has already been…

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Pastures Board Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 2

At a meeting of the Wagga branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association to be held this afternoon, the members will considers the question of…

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English Education Bill. Militant Junior Minister General Election Threatened. London, May 17

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 2

The Eurl of Portsmouth, Parliamentary UnderSecretary of the War office, made a vigorous speech on the Education Bill at Andover, in…

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Situation in Russia. Parliament in Session. Address-in-reply Adopted. London, May 19

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 22 May 1906 · page 2

Both Houses of the Parliament of Russia- the Duma and the Council of the Empire- have adopted the Addresses in Reply to the Czar's Speech…

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The French Elections. Second Ballot Favors the Government. Received at 1 A.M. Rugby. London, May 21

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 22 May 1906 · page 2

In the elections for the French Chamber of Deputies the Paris constituencies returned Radicals and Socialists. The second ballots in the other…

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The French Elections. Socialists Successful. London

The Temora Star · Wednesday 23 May 1906 · page 2

The elections in Paris resulted in the return of Radicals and Socialists. The second ballot largely favored the Government…

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Russia the New Parliament. Czar Refuses to Meet Officers. Agrarian Bill Introduced. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 24 May 1906 · page 2

The Czar declined to receive Professor Muromtzeff (President) and the Vice-Presidents of the National Douma, when they wished to wait upon him…

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