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Politics & elections, 1901

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 9

Ashfield.—Alderman E. C. V. Broughton has been elected Mayor of the Borough of Ashfield for the current municipal year. Armidale.—Alderman D. P. Claverie has been…

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League Elections. "Sportsman's" Letter Box. Answers to Correspondents

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 6

The ballot for the officers of the League should be declared by Monday next. All votes should be recorded by Saturday, and then the scrutineers and returning officer M.J.A. (Yass).—Will deal with the Dunmore—Gipsy Girl case next week. "Amateur."—Apply to the A.J.C. with references from any known trainer as to your…

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A Disputed Election. Gundagai

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 2

In the contest for the East Ward at the municipal elections held last week, in which J. C. Morley defeated D. Price by one vote, it transpired that a ratepayer who, had not…

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Municipal Matters. Suburban Elections

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 2

The following additional returns have been received from suburban municipal elections:-- Ashfield.--Alderman E. C. V. Brough[?] was elected Mayor of Ashfield last night, by…

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Municipal Elections. Suburban

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 7

ASHFIELD. -- Alderman E. C. V. Broughton was elected Mayor of Ashfield last night by a substantial majority. His opponent was Alderman John Mills, the retiring Mayor…

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Country Candidates

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 6

ALBION PARK, Tuesday. -- Mr. Alex. Hay, candidate for Illawarra, addressed a meeting here last night, and received a vote of thanks. BURROWA, Tuesday. -- Mr. Thomas Rose, M.P.,…

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The League's Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 8

As the ballot papers have to be in the hands of the returning officer by Saturday, only a few days remain for those members of the league who intent recording their votes to hand in their ballot papers. Every member…

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Election Arrangements

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 5

Mr. E. D. Millen has withdrawn from the contest for the Goulburn seat. Mr. R. T. Ball, who was to be nominated for the Hume, will be Mr. Rose's opponent. Mr. Milieu's ambitions lie in…

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Newcastle Mayoral Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 5

Alderman William J. Ellis was lust night declared elected as Mayor of Newcastle for the current year, but there is talk of an application to the Courts to have him ousted from the…

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Parramatta and District. Accident to an Election Agent

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 6

Mr. Lindsay, agent for Mr. Sandford, one of the candidates for the representation of Parramatta in the Federal House of Representatives, met with a painful accident yesterday morning. He…

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The Municipal Elections. Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 2

The polling in Parramatta passed off quietly and satisfactorily on Saturday, though in some of the wards the contest was very keen and the result a surprise to good many people. This…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 1

The Council met on Thursday. Present: Mayor Pearce and Aldermen Miller, Stieme, Waugh, Meakin, Champion, Fullagar, Jones, Oakes, and Cooper…

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Federal Politics. Candidates Spreading Out. Extent of the Campaign. Elections for the Two Houses. What the Voter Must Do

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 5

The campaign is getting into full swing. Mr. Barton has been away over in Adelaide, and to-night will speak in Melbourne. Mr. Reld is away out at Cowra. Mr. Kingston has been…

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Mayoral Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 8

Albury.—J. C. Chenery. Balmain.—A special meeting of the Balmain Council was held last night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. Alderman Henry…

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Synod Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 9

Christ Church, Lavender Bay.—At a meeting held at Christ Church, Lavender Bay, on Monday evening, Messrs. T. E. Creswell and C. H. Hodges were elected lay representatives to the Diocesan Synod…

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Elections in Victoria. Melbourne, Wednasday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 8

The fetlaral elections will take place towarde the end of March. They are being hurried on, because the Queensland rolls will be out of date by the end of March, and fresh rolls will not be ready till the…

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Federal Elections Opposition to Sir Wm. Lyne. ALBURY

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 6

At a meeting of the Free-trade and Liberal Association, held last night, Mr. Thos. H. Griffith, M.L.A. for Albury, was asked if he would oppose Sir William Lyne for the Hume…

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A Disputed Election. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 7

There is a likelihood of a lawsuit resulting from the election of Mayor of Newcastle last night. Alderman J. M. Hyde, Who was a candidate, has obtained legal advice, and…

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Mayoral Elections. Goulburn

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 6

Alderman J. J. Roberts was elected Mayor of Goulburn to-day. ALBURY, Wednesday. At a meeting of the Albury Borough…

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Senate Elections

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 5

A largely attended committee meeting met at Power's Hotel Victoria, last night, to forward the candidature of Mr. R. D. Meagher, for the Senate. A large amount of…

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