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Politics & elections, 1907

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The Federal Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of the Commonwealth Executive Council in Melbourne the date for the return of the writs in connection with the Commonwealth…

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The Blayeney By-election

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 2

At the last moment there was a wholesale withdrawal of candidates from the Blayney by-election, and only two nominated namely, Mr. J. S. Whitington,…

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New South Wales. Blayney By-election. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 2

At the last moment there was a wholesale withdrawal of candidates from the Blayney by-election, and only two nominated, namely, Mr. J. S…

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Blayney By-election. Plethora of Candid[?]tes. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 1 January 1907 · page 4

The campaign in connection with the Blayney seat in the Legislative Assembly, rendered vacant by Mr. Crick's resignation, has commenced in earnest…

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Federal Election. Irregularities in Macquarie. Probability of a Fresh Contest. Bathurst

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 3 January 1907 · page 2

There is a probability of the Macquarie election being upset and a fresh contest ordered. Shortly after polling day rumors…

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Blayney Election

The Worker · Thursday 3 January 1907 · page 3

Mr. George S. Beeby was selected from among nine aspirants for the honor of carrying the Labor flag in the Blayney contest. The seat is vacant by reason of the…

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Riverina Election

The Worker · Thursday 3 January 1907 · page 7

Dear Worker,—Notwithstanding the determined yet unsuccessful efforts of the Squatter Brigade to capture this seat in the past, another indirect effort was made…

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Bluejackets' Election. the Canteen System

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1907 · page 4

All red-tape traditions have been rudely set aside at Chatham by what was practically a general election of 840 bluejacket " M.P.s" held by…

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State Government's Intention Parliament May Meet in May

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 January 1907 · page 2

It is stated in Government circles there will be a session of the State Parliament in May next, and that the programme will include public service reform in…

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Senate Election South Australian Sensation. What the Recount Revealed. Candidate's Health Affected. Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 January 1907 · page 2

The recount of the Senate vote for this State has been concluded. The counting of the boxes for Hindmarsh division yielded a sensation. It…

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An Election Sensation

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 5 January 1907 · page 3

A recount of the votes for the Senate in South Australia has yielded a sensation, it being found that 85 votes credited to Crossley, Laborite,…

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Election Deposits

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 January 1907 · page 2

The three candidates who sought distinction in the late Senatorial election as "whole-hog Socialists" have lodged a protest against the law which…

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Senate Elections. South Australian Recount. Extraordinary Blunder Discovered. Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 January 1907 · page 2

The recount of the votes for the Senate is still proceeding. The counting of the boxes for the Hindmarsh division at Port Adelaide to-night…

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Federal Politics Assembling of Parliament. Suggested Reorganisation of the Labor Party

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1907 · page 2

The Federal Cabinet will at its meeting on Wednesday definitely fix the dale for the assembling of the new Federal Parliament. It is considered…

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The Blayney Election BATHURST

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1907 · page 3

Spacing at Perth last night on behalf of Mr. Beeby's candidature, Mr. Dacey, M.L.A., declared that Parliament had been gagged over the land…

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The Imperial Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 January 1907 · page 2

His Majesty the King will open the Imperial Parliament in State…

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Received at 1 A.M. Opening of Parliament. London, Jan. 9

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1907 · page 2

The King is to open the Imperial Parliament in State. PETER'S PENCE. The Pope, owing to the Separation…

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The Transvaal Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 January 1907 · page 2

A meeting of Laborites at Johnuesburg has urged Lord Elgin to withdraw the circular prohibiting 6000 railwaymen from actively participating in the…

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Wagga Commons. Election of Trustees

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 January 1907 · page 4

The annul meeting of the Commoners and the tri-ennial election of the trustees of the Wagga Commons were held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Mr…

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East Melbourne Election. Lord Mayor Returned

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1907 · page 2

The poll for the election of a successor to Sir Samuel Gillott as representative of the East Melbourne Constituency in the Legislative Assembly took…

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