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Politics & elections, 1904

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Municipal Elections. Yass

Evening News · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

Hume Ward.—Mr. John Cusack. Ward. Mr. Thos. Alkin. O'Brien Ward: Mr, S. E. Bradford All returned unopposed…

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Current Items To-day's Elections

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 4

It is the duty of every doctor in the Wards were contests are taking place to record his vote to-day in favor of the candidate of his choice…

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Municipal Elections. Nomination Day

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 5

The nominations were read at the Council Chambers, Balmain on Tuesday. The Mayor (Ald. A. G. Crump) the returning officer for the…

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Drummoyne Election. Balmain Council. (To the Editor.)

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 6

Sir,—Now that the Municipal Elections are upon us will you please permit me space in your paper for a few words upon this The ordinary meeting of the Council took place on Tuesday. Present—Aldermen Crump (Mayor), Mills, Milne, Cox, Murdoch, Jesson…

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Railway Board Appeal Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 11

Sir,--I have no desire to enter into a newspaper controversy with Mr. Catts on the above subject, but, in justice to the men represented by the Grand Council of the Railway Unions, I…

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Newcastle. the City Council Elections. Aldermen Defeated

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 10

Very keen interest was taken yesterday in the election of four aldermen to fill the vacancies in the representation of the city--Belmore, Honeysuckle, and Macquarie Wards--in the City…

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Municipal Elections. Dr. Furnival’s Meeting

Auburn News and Granville Electorate Gazetteer · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

Dr. Furnival, the retiring alderman for Weft Ward, and who is seeking re-election, addressed the ratepayers in the Town Hall, on…

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The Borough Election

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

Aldermen W. H. Smith, H. Rose, and E..S. G[?]rton have been elected unopposed lo the Borough Council. A [?] will be taken to-day for…

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Liverpool Municipal Elections. Nomination Day

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 4

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…

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The Late Hyde Election to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 12

Sir,—In your issue of the 30th ultimo, there appears the result of two interviews, had by your representative with the successful and unsuccessful…

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Election of Mayors Alderman Anderson Elected at Ryde

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 4

A special meeting of the Ryde Council was held on Wednesday, for the purpose of electing a Moyer for the ensuring municipal year. There were present: the retiring Mayor…

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Parliament Further Prorogued

Truth · Sunday 7 February 1904 · page 7

The State Parliament has been further prorogued from Tuesday next until March 22…

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Parties in the Federal Parliament—important Statement

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 February 1904 · page 8

At the A.N.A. banquet, in Melbourne on Monday, Mr. Deakin, the Premier, said:—It was not for him to inflict on that gathering the Ministerial programme. That depended upon…

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Latest Wires. Victoria. Election Petition MELBOURNE. To be Lodged by Max Hirsch. Saturday Night

Truth · Sunday 7 February 1904 · page 7

A petition will be lodged on Monday by Mr. Max Hirsch against the return of Mr. Pharez Phillips for the Wimmera meat in the House of Representatives…

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Disputed Elections

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 7 February 1904 · page 1

It is understood that the seats or two of the newly-elected aldermen for Waverley will be challenged on the ground of certain irregularities in the polling. Action has, it is…

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Imperial Parliament. Before the War. Invitation to the Opposition. the Leader's Version. Mr. Chamberlain Alleges an Addition. London, Feb. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 7

In the House of Commons this afternoon Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, leader of the Opposition, in speaking on the amendment moved by Mr. W. S. Robson (Liberal)…

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Eailway Appeal Board Election. to the Editor Op the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 3

Sir,—I have no desire to enter into a newspaper controversy with Mr. Catts on the above subject, but in justice to the men represented by the grand councal of railway unions, I cannot…

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Disputed Elections

The Australian Star · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 3

It is understood that the seats of two of the newly-elected aldermen for Waverley will be challenged on the ground of certain irregularities in the polling. Action has, it is…

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Another Election Petition. [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 7

Mr. max [?]sen, who was unsuccessful at the last Federal elections, intends to petition against the return of Mr. Pharez Phillips…

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Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 6

Mr. Alderman A. J. Kenny, who has represented Glenmore Ward in the Paddington council on two previous occasions, is again a candidate for election. Mr. Kenny has done…

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