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Politics & elections, 1909

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South Australia. the Council Election Fiasco

The Worker · Thursday 27 May 1909 · page 31

The by-election for the Legislative Council on May 15 proved a greater fiasco and a more serious blow for Labor than even the most pessimistic had anticipated…

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The Coming Campaign. Selected Labor Candidates

The Worker · Thursday 27 May 1909 · page 21

(Secretaries of State Executives will oblige by notifying" selections as they are made.) VICTORIA…

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Imperial Parliament. No Need for Nervousness. Recognising Empire Day. London, May 28

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 29 May 1909 · page 2

After a dis[?]rsive debate the adjournment of the House of Commons until Thursday was agreed to. Sir Edward Grey deprecated…

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Sydney's Archbishop. Archdeacon Wright. Selected by Synod. Unanimous Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 May 1909 · page 3

"I declare that Archdeacon J. C, Wright, of Manchester, has been chosen by this synod Archbishop of Sydney," were the words of Arehdeacon Gunther…

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The Pastures Board Election Result of the Poll

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 1 June 1909 · page 2

LAST night the result of the poll for the return of two directors to tho Gundagai Pastures Protection Board was made known. Polling, which was…

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Municipal Election

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 1 June 1909 · page 2

By the official announcement it will be seen that Mr. E. R. Laver was elected on Saturday to the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. Brown, though only seven…

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The Hume Seat. the Electorate Assembly. Wagga Votes Against Labor Candidate. But Supporters Expected to Win

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 June 1909 · page 2

A large and lively gathering greeted President Box at the meeting of the men's branch of the Wagga branch of the Political League on Monday…

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The Pastures Board Election. Result of the Poll

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 3

LAST night the result of the pell for the return of two diaectors to the Gundagai Pastures Protection Board was made known. Polling, which was…

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Electioneering Gold

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 3

In America everything can be done by means of money. In England nothing can be done without money. The two things are quite difference…

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Election Items. Little Coincidences

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 4 June 1909 · page 3

In Mld-Lanark Captain Campbell (U.) has just distinguished himself by hiring a special train from Glasgow to Wishaw to address a dinner-hour…

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British Parliament the Budget Proposals. London, June 1

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 2

The House of Commons reassembled to-day. the fight on the Budget proposals is likely to continue till October. The Government is arranging for…

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South African Union. Cape Parliament Adopts Constitution. Secretary for Colonies London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly of Cape Colony has adopted the draft constitution for federating the South African colonies. Mr. W. P. Schriener and Sir…

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State Parliament. Mr. Wades Sins. Censure Motion Likely. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 June 1909 · page 2

It is [?]ed that the Labor party intend to challenge Mr. Wade's action ever the [?] Justi[?] as soon as the House re-[?] The…

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Union of South Africa. Bill Through Cape Parliament. London, 5th June

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 June 1909 · page 2

The Legislative Council of Cape Colony has adopted the Act of Union, which provides for the creation of a Coifed South Afrira…

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London Elections Bill. Abolition of Anomalies. London, 5th June

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 June 1909 · page 3

The London Elections Bill was discussed in the House of Commons on Friday, on the motion for the second reading…

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The State Parliament

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 June 1909 · page 2

Our Sydney correspondent telegraphed last night that although the Ministry has made no definite announcement, it is generally thought the State…

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Masonic Lodge. Election of G.M. Lord Chelmsford Withdraws. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 June 1909 · page 2

Lord Chelmsford withdrew his candidature for the Grand Mastership of the Masonic body upon Mr. T. H. Nesbitt (the Town Clerk) being…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 2

A proclamation was issued to-day calling the State Parliament together for the despatch of business of the…

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The State Parliament Meeting Date Fixed. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 2

The Premier stated to-day that the meeting of the State Parliament has been definitely fixed to take place on June 29…

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The Hume Seat. No Labor Candidate. Federal Labor Cguncil Formed

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 4

A MEETING of delegates from Labor Leagues within the Hume (Federal) electorate was held in the Protestant Hall, Wagga, on Saturday, June 5…

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