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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1909

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Labor Candidate for Riverina

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 April 1909 · page 2

A telegram from West Wyalong says: Branches of the P.L Leagues within the Riverina electorate are considering the advisability of running a…

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Official Directory. PARLIAMENT

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 7 April 1909 · page 1

Federal Parliament Representative.—Sir William Lyn[?]; State Parliament Member, Mr R. Donaldson GONDA[?]AI Municipal COUN[?]…

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Federal Parliament. to Meet Next Month. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 April 1909 · page 3

The Federal Executive to-day decided to convene Parliament to meet on May 26th…

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Mr. Deakin Explains. Why He Wants Parliament to Meet. Not a "Demand," But a Statement

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 April 1909 · page 2

Mr. Fisher was not long in replaying to Mr. Deakill's telegram for the Federal Parliament to be called together almost immediately. Mr…

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Federal Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 9 April 1909 · page 2

The Federal Executive has ordered the issue of a proclammation calling Parliament together on May 26th…

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Turkish Revolt. Parliament Surrounded. Dismissals Demanded. London, April 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 April 1909 · page 2

A serious military revolt has occurred in Constantinople in opposition to the newly-established constitutional, Government…

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Turkish Revolt. Grave Situation Arises. Troops Surround Parliament Dismissal of Ministry Demanded. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 April 1909 · page 2

A serious revolt has broken out in Constantinople. Two battalions of troops hare surrounded the Parliament building, and…

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South Australia. the Coming Election

The Worker · Thursday 15 April 1909 · page 31

The United Labor Party has chosen as its candidate for the vacant seat in the Legislative Council, caused by the resignation of the late Chief Secretary, Mr. A. W…

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Motorist and Horseman. a Parliamentary Candidate

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1909 · page 4

"Will you do your best, in Parliament or out of Parliament, to preserve the use of the highways for all classes of persons, and to prevent the highways…

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Wagga Pastures Board Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 April 1909 · page 2

The annual re-adjustment of the Wagga Pastures Board is due to take place next month. The directors who retire this year are Messrs. W. C. Rolls,…

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The State Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 April 1909 · page 2

A proclamation has been issued further proroguing the State Parliament until Tuesday, May 25. Ministers have already sanctioned the announcement…

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General Election Wanted

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 April 1909 · page 2

The Fisher Ministry fully expects a challenge from Mr. Deakin when the Commonwealth Parliament reassembles four weeks hence, and has set…

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Turkey. the Sultan's Surrender Parliament Desires Dethronement. the Sultan Cool and Collected. Cries of the Harem. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 2

The Turkish Parliament was almost unanimous aa to the necessity of deposing the Sultan. Shevket Pasha fears this will have a…

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The General Election. Mr. Fisher's Confidence. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 3

Speaking at a presentation to one of the Eight-Hour committees delegates to-day, Mr. Fisher said that, whatever happened in Parliament, there would…

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Local and General News Labor Candidates

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 2

A report from Wyalong says: It has practically been decided to run a straight-out Labor candidate in Riverina next Federal election. Messrs…

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Wagga P.p. Board Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 4 May 1909 · page 2

The annual election in connection with the Wagga Pastures Protection Board is drawing near. The directors who retire this year are Messrs. J…

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Electing a Primate. Probable Candidates

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 6 May 1909 · page 4

Considerable interest is felt by members of the Anglican communion throughout Australia in the approaching election of the next Archbishop of…

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Tasmanian Elections. Success of Labor. Hobart

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 6 May 1909 · page 3

The general elections are now practically over. The Labor party bas captured 4 seats with the likelihood of one more Taking the figures as recorded,…

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Men's Message. for Members of Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 May 1909 · page 3

The attention formerly given to shaving and hair-cutting among members of Parliament has been to a great extent transferred to face-massage. This…

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Tasmanian Elections

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 May 1909 · page 2

The final results of the Tasmanian elections place the parties:—AntiSocialists, 16; Labor, 12. The Treasurer was defeated…

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