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Politics & elections, 1903

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 February 1903 · page 8

The following additional information is to hand with regard to the annual municipal elections:-- BALRANALD.--Alderman I'. M. Murray has been unanimously re-elected Mayor for the current year…

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Current Items the Polling Places—

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 6

In consequence of the continued exhibition of small-mindedness by Mayor Cox, we have been deprived of the council's advertisements, but…

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Australian Representation. in the Imperial Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 4

LONDON, February 6, 2.55 p.m.—Speaking at the dinner of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, Mr. H. Copeland, Agent-General for New South Wales, said that colonial representation in…

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Imperial Parliament. Australia's Representation Impossible Proposal. London

The Australian Star · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 6

While speaking at a dinner given by the Chamber of Commerce of Edinburgh, Mr. Copeland, Agent-General for New South Wales, referred to the proposal that Australia…

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To-day's Elections. A Few of the Reasons why. the Ratepayers should Vote for the New Candidates

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 4

1st—The business habits of the Council have become very loose through indifference, things being done in such a lacka[?] aisical style…

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Municipal Elections Paddington and Woollahra

Watchman · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 2

A meeting was held on Tuesday evening last at the Presbyterian Hall; Oxford-street, Padditiglon, of delegates representing the Paddington Brauch of the Australian Protestant Dofence Association, and "Pioneer"…

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Public Service Examinations. Great Number of Candidates. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 9

Large numbers of applications are being received daily to take part in the Federal Pulic Service examination at Easter. It is anticipated that there will be between 5000 and 6000 candidates…

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Municipal Elections. Proceedings in the Suburbs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 10

The chief topic of conversation in municipal circles in the suburbs at the present time is the election campaign which is now in full swing. Tuesday was nomination day, and the date of polling has been fixed…

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Mayoral Election at Newtown

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 6

There being no aldermanic opposition at Newtown, the council met last night to elect a Mayor for the ensuing municipal year. All the members were present, except Alderman W…

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The League Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 12

Nominations for all offices in connection with the annual elections of the league closed on Thursday last. The nominations show that Messrs. E. W. O'Sullivan, M.L.A. (president), Andy Kelly, M.L.A. (vice-president);…

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A Great Event. Municipal Nominations and Election

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 2

Last Tuesday, February 3rd, at noon, the Mayor of Mosman (Alderman F. R. Strange), read the nominations and declared the election for the seats in the…

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Mayoral Elections. Bexley. Alderman Paine Elected Mayor. The Minute-Book Again. Harradance Calls Alderman A Liar. Threatens To “Thump” Alderman Griffin. Thanks God He Isn’t Mayor. Retires In Disgant

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 3

THE election of Mayor for the Borough of Bexley for the how current year was held on Thursday night, Alderman Paine being elected to the…

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Municipal Elections

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 2

TUESDAY last was the day of “Public nomination ” under the Municipalities’ Act, and the following persons were nominated :—…

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State Election Rolls

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 2

THE compilation of the State election [?] has been completed, and St. George shows a voting power of 8,692, viz., 3,920 males, 4,772 females…

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Liverpool Municipal Elections. Nomination Day

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 5

THE official nomination of candidates for the offices of aldermen and auditors took place at the Town Hall at noon on Tuesday last, in the presence of a fair gathering of ratepayers and…

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Liverpool Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 3

The Town Hall Party held a successful meeting at Hoxton Park on Thursday last, when the gathering, which comprised about 30 ratepayers, was presided over by…

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An Auburn Election. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 2

Sir,-The letter signed "Defender," and published in your issue of Saturday last, is absolutely misleading, and does not record facts. I do not intend opening up a newspaper controversy with any…

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Electioneering In Forrest Ward

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 4

Alderman P. Long, one of the retiring members of the Parramatta Council, addressed the ratepayers of his old municipal constituency, Forrest Ward, on Thursday evening, from both…

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The North Shore Bridge. Parliament Will Reject It. (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 8 February 1903 · page 6

Sir.—I was beginning to think, from his long silence, that the secretary of the bridge committee was so continued by the overwhe[?]ming arguments at his opponents that he had retired fran the contest,…

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South Brisbane Mayoral Election

Truth · Sunday 8 February 1903 · page 4

The meeting for the election of Mayor of South Brisbane resulted in a deadlock, and the council adjourned till Monday…

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