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Politics & elections, 1904

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The Recent Melbourne Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 April 1904 · page 7

Analysis of the voting for the recent Melbourne election, which resulted in the return of Dr. Maloney, shows that while at the December poll the women voters outnumbered…

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The Selection of Reform Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 April 1904 · page 8

Mr. Carruthers raid on Saturday that our correspondent, Mr. J. B. Magney, was altogether mistaken in his idea as to the mode of selection by the Liberal party, and also as…

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Melbourne Election. Analysis of the Voting. [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Monday 11 April 1904 · page 6

An analysis of the voting at the recent Melbourne election, in which Dr. Moloney defeated Sir Malcolm M'Eacharn, shows the following figures:-- Male voters, 7921, postal,…

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Warringah Liberal Association. Selection of a Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 April 1904 · page 6

In view of the approaching elections, the Warringah Liberal Association is already taking steps for the selection of a candidate. At the last election, it will be remembered the sent…

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Riverina Election

Evening News · Tuesday 12 April 1904 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.-The Chief Justice to-day continued the hearing of the petition by Mr. J. M. Chanter against the return of Mr. R. O. Blackwood for the Rjverina in the House of…

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University of Sydney. Election of Vice Chancellor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 April 1904 · page 6

A monthly meeting of the University Senate was held yesterday at Selborne-chambers Phillip-street. There were present the Chancellor (the Hon. Sir Normand MacDaurin), the Vice-Chancellor (Mr. Justice…

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The Victorian State Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 April 1904 · page 4

As the date of the Victorian State general elections approaches, it becomes increasingly plainer that the problem there will be much the same as that which confronts the…

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The Commonwealth. Electioneering Expenses. a Member's Predicament. (From Our Special Reporters.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 April 1904 · page 5

A curious little situation has arisen in connection with the election of Mr. J. B. Ronald, who represents South Melbourne in the House of Representatives. A few days ago…

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Court of Disputed Returns. the Riverina Election. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 April 1904 · page 5

The matter of the petition of Mr. J. M. Chanter against the return of Mr. R. O. Blackwood as a member of the House of Representatives for the Riverina was again called on…

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The Riverina Election. Proceedings in the High Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 April 1904 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Federal Chief Justice presided over the Court of disputed returns in the Federal elections to-day, to decide the appeal of Mr. Chanter against the…

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When Parliament Expires. the Final Session

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 8

Some uncertainly has been felt as to the date when the present Parliament will expire by effluxion of time. Section 24 of the Constitution Act referring to the duration of the Assembly…

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State Politics. Meeting of Government Supporters. Preparing for the Elections. the Clashing of Candidates. Ministers and the Labor Party

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 8

The activity of the Liberal and Reform, party in regard to the coming elections is having its influence upon the Government. As one result, a meeting of Government supporters which is…

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Riverina Election. High Court Proceedings. Position of the Candidates. Determining the Votes

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The Federal Chief Justice heard to-day the further petition of Mr. Chanter against the return at the last election of Mr. Blackwood for the Riverina…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Wednesday, April 13, 1904. the Reassembling of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 8

The Federal Parliament meets again today after its three weeks' Easter adjournment, but it cannot be said that members come together with any very promising…

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Federal Parliament. Position of the Government. in the Event of Defeat, Will Mr. Watson Be Sent For? an Interesting Situation

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--After the preliminary business in the House of Representatives to-morrow, the debate on the second reading of the Arbitration Bill will be proceeded with…

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Riverina Election. Declared Void

Evening News · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-In the Riverina election petition, the Federal Chief Justice decided that on the recount Mr. Chanter bad a majority of 67, put that 91 persons voted who…

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The Selection of Reform Candidates. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 12

Sir,—In the report of an interview with Mr. Carruthers regarding Mr. Magney's assertions, the leader stated, regarding selections at the by-elections, that "at Illawarra…

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Court of Disputed Returns. the Riverina Election. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 10

The matter of the petition of Mr. J. M. Chanter against the return of Mr. R. O. Blackwood as a member of the House of Representatives for Riverina was again called on before the Chief…

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The Redfern Branch. Selecting a Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 8

There was no mistaking the large amount of interest taken by the electors of Redfern last night in the selection of a candidate to represent the borough under the auspices of the…

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The "Good Man" Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 April 1904 · page 8

At a meeting of the Woman's Progressive Association on Monday night, a letter was read from Dr. Maackellar, in which he regretted that his early departure from the State deprived him…

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