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Politics & elections, 1904

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Smithfield and Fairfield Election of Alderman C[?]

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 11

The Council met on Wednesday, for the election of Mayor. Present [?] Aldermen Laughton Bell, Davidson, Crltchley Downey, Antony, [?] and Palne…

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Prospect and Sherwood Re-election of Alderman H. Miller

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 11

A special meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council, for the election of Mayor, was held on Wednesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Miller), Alderman Fullagar…

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Rookwood Election of Alderman Larcombe

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 11

The Council met on Wednesday, for the election of Mayor. Present: Mayor Thomas Aldermen Baty, Larcombe, Dundon, Woodland, G[?] Robertson, Johnson and Garthwatte. A…

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The Ryde Association Conversational Opinions and " Shots." Recognition of Mr. Thompson's Loyally. Getting Ready for the Next Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 10

A meeting of the Ryde branch of the Liberal and Reform Association, the first since the memorable bye-election was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Ryde, on…

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Dundas Election of Alderman Johnston

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 11

The Council met on Friday afternoon to elect a Mayor for the ensuing term. Present were Mayor cox (presiding), and Alderman G. Spurway, J. Franks J. Nell C. Sonter, A.C. Kidson…

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The Recent Ryde Election Proposed Banquet to Mr. Terry

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 10

At a general election meeting of Mr. E Terry's election committees, held in the Temperarnce Hall Gladesville, on Monday evening it was decided to enterain him…

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Life in London and Thereabout. Chronicled by Henry W. LUCY. Imminent War—England's Position—More about the War Office—The King at Covert and Bridge—Silver Sixpences—A Famous Parliament Man. WESTMINSTER, Jan. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 5

Ministers meeting for the first Cabinet Council of the new year will find themselves faced by a grave problem. At this, present time of writing no overt act of war has been…

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Wharf Laborers' Union and the Coming Election

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 February 1904 · page 4

As the Wharf Laborers' Union have set the fashion, we may shortly witness the spectacle of other labor organisations insisting on…

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Cape Colony Elections. Small Progressive Majority. London, February 13

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 February 1904 · page 5

It is anticipated that the final results of the elections for Cape Colony will, show a small Progressive majority…

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Cape Colony Elections. The Final Results. Progressive Majority Anticipated. London. Saturday, 7.45 a.m

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 14 February 1904 · page 1

It is anticipated that the final returns of the Parliamentary elections in Cape Colony will result in a small majority for the Progressives…

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A Novel Election

Evening News · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 8

An unusual method was adopted at Newtown Council. It was decided to conduct the election by motion and amendment, Alderman Elstub and Alderman H. T. Morgan being mover and…

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The Cape Elections. Parties Equal. London, Feb. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 7

The final result of the Cape Colony elections is expected to show a small majority for the Progressive party over the Afrikander Bond…

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By-election. Liberals Again Successful. London, Feb. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 7

The vacancy in the representation of St. Albans (Herts) in the House of Commons, due to the resignation of Mr. Vicary Gibbs, who sought re-election, was filled…

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European News. Cape Colony Election. Insults to the "Jack" in Finland. Humble Apology to the British Consul

The Australian Star · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 3

During the celebration of the century of the poet Runeberg at Helsingfors, the capital of Finland, the British flag was hoisted over the British Consulate…

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Cape Colony Elections. Progressive Majority Anticipated

The Australian Star · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 3

It is anticipated that the final returns of the Parliamentary elections in Cape Colony will result in a small majority for the Progressives…

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Cape Colony Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 4

Party feeling runs higher, probably, in Cape Colony than in any other part of the British Empire, and the vigor with which the general elections have just been fought…

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Cape Colony Elections. Progressive Majority Likely to Be Small

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 6

LONDON, Saturday.--It is anticipated that the final returns for the House of Assembly elections in Cape Colony, will show a small majority in favor of the Progressives…

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British By-election. Another Liberal Triumph

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 6

LONDON, Saturday Afternoon.--Another Liberal triumph has eventuated as a result of the election for the representation of the St. Albans, or Mid-Herts, Division in the House of…

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United States Politics. Candidates for the Presidency. Hearst a Possibility

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1904 · page 6

New YORK, January 16.--The Democratic National Committee met in Washington this week, and fixed on St. Louis as the place, and July 6 as the time, for the next national…

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The Cape Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 16 February 1904 · page 6

LONDON, February 15, 2.45 p.m.—The general election in Cape Colony has resulted in the Progressives securing a final majority of five…

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