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Politics & elections, 1908

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Municipal Elections and "Herald" Lies

The Worker · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 16

IN anticipation of the New South wales municpial elections, due next Saturday, the "Sydney Morning Herald" indulged in some cheap reflections on Laborites as…

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Parliament Opened

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 2

The British Parliament was opened by the King yesterday Amidst much enthusiasm. Among other measures are Bills dealing with education,…

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The Shire Election

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 3

TO-MORROW the ratepayers of the A and C Ridings of the Gadara Shire will be called upon to exercise their franchise in selecting two candidates…

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Municipal Election

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 2

At the Council Chambers, at 12 o'clock noon on Saturday last, the Returning Officer, Mr. R. W. Stewart, announced that he had received three…

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Election Speech

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

At the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday night, Mr H.Doubledav, J.P, spoke in support of his candidature on shire matters to a moderate attendance. Mr E…

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The Election

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

It is a good thing to observe the great interest manifested in the shire election. We are growing on right lines when healthy rivalry can be brought into our…

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Imperial Parliament. Opened by the King. Programme of Measures. London, Jan. 30

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 2

The third session of Parliament was opened in State yesterday by his Majesty the King, who was accompanied by Queen Alexandra. Much loyal…

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Indians in Transvaal. Heated Protest at Bombay. Appeal to Imperial Parliament. London, Jan. 30

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 2

A meeting convened for the purpose of protesting against the legislation in the Transvaal with regard to British Indians was held yesterday in the…

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Municipal Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 2

The adjourned public meeting of ratepayers was continued in the Town Hall on Wednesday night, the Returning Officer (Mr. W. E. Ward) presiding. As decided, the…

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Municipal Elections. Town of Wagga

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 2

The Municipal elections for the town of Wagga passed off quietly on Saturday and the result contains little for surprise excepting that in two of the…

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Items of News. Election Protest

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 2

The topic of discussion yesterday in connection with the recent Wagga Municipal election is a protest it is understood Mr. J. C. Stoppelbein, one…

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The Municipal Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 2

While there is apathy in connection with Municipal affairs the task of the reformer who would make sweeping changes is practically hopeless. An…

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Municipal Elections Six New Aldermen

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

As a result of Saturday a elections, Gundagai Municipality will, for the next three years, be in the hands of a greatly reformed Council, For some…

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Shire Elections Two New Councillors Chosen

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

The big disappointment in connection with, tho Shire elections on Saturday last was the defeat of Mr. J. M. Dodd for B riding. Judging Mr…

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After the Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

Our little town on Saturday was as lively as could he, It was the great eventful day of aldermanic history;…

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Town Council Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

Very commendable interest was shown in the election of aldermen for the Cootamundra council; and, though some party element was thrown into the contest, it was conducted in…

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The Jindalee Shire Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

The polling on Saturday was restricted to one riding, and the declaration of the result will be found officially given to-day by the returning officer, Mr. W. Gray, as equal at…

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Items of News. the Election Protest

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1908 · page 2

No fresh developments have arisen in regard to the protest against the validity of Mr. Cameron's return as alderman for the Central Ward in the…

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The Municipal Elections. (To the Editor, "Wagga Advertiser")

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1908 · page 3

Sir,—The ratepayers showed their good sense in returning Mr. George Rudd instead of Mr. M' Darra. The latter's idea to give big salaried to…

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N.s.w. Municipal Elections Labor Successes

The Worker · Thursday 6 February 1908 · page 17

The first elections under the new Municipal Act in New South Wales were held on Saturday last (February 1), and 3000 men were returned as the people's representatives…

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