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Politics & elections, 1904

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Election Notes

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 4

Neither Colonel Onslow nor Mr, Stephen will run against Mr. Jessop for Waverley. Mr. Edward. Terry has definitely…

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Council of the A.P.D.A. Election of Officers

Watchman · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 4

The following are the newly- elected officers and committees of the A.P.D, Association:—President—Rev. W M. Dill-Macky, D.D…

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The Choice of Candidates. American Methods. State and National Conventions. Iv. (Continued). Choosing Delegates

Evening News · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 3

The selection of delegates to a national convention is quite a business; but what has already been said about State conventions will give the reader on idea of the procedure…

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Special Cables. (From the " HERALD'S " London Correspondents.) British Political Situation. Speech by Mr. Chamberlain. Triumph of Preference Predicted. Government's Spent Popularity. the Next Election. London, May 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 11

Mr. Joseph Chamberlain addressed his constituents at Birmingham last night. He said that he was confident in the ultimate triumph of his proposals of…

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The Riverena Election. Hay

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 11

Mr. James Ashton, M.L.A., addressed one of the largest meetings over assembled at Hay last night, in support of Mr. Blackwood, a candidate for the House of Representatives…

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Belmore Division. Selecting the Liberal Candidate. Mr. O'sullivan's Candidature. Scathing Attack by Sir Jas. Graham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 11

A largely-attended meeting of the Liberal electors of Belmore was held in the I.O.F. Temple, Elizabeth-street, last night. Sir James Graham presided, and on the platform…

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Belmore Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 12

Sir,—I crave one more opportunity of reply ing to Mr. O'Sullivan. That gentleman appears to be still engaged in deluding himself with the idea that the resolution of an enthuslastic…

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United States Presidency. the Democratic Candidate. the Man As His Friends See Him. Some "Personal" Details

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 4

From whatever point of view regarded Chief-Judge Parker, to whom millions of Democrats in the United States are now looking for leadership, is a remarkable man. Six feet tall, broad…

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The Riverina Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 9

BERRIGAN, Friday. -- Mr. Chanter addressed a large meeting at the School of Arts here last night. The candidate spoke for over two hours, being well received. After dealing with the…

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The Belmore Election. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 10

Sir, -- There seems to be no way of pleasing your contributors. The other day they implied that I was flitting about from post to pillar in search of a constituency to contest. Now that…

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Tho Liberal and Reform Association. The Selecilon of a Candidate. Arrangements for the Ballot

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 4

The adjourned meeting of the Parramatta branch of the Liberal and Reform Association was held in the Parramatta School of Arts on Tuesday. Mr. P. Morgan was voted to the chair…

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Meeting at Gladesville. Selecting a Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1904 · page 12

A meeting of the Gladesville branch of the Liberal and Reform Association was held on Thursday night, in the Church Hall. Mr. D. M. Anderson, J.P. (Mayor of Ryde and…

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The Coming Conflict. Candidates' Capers

Truth · Sunday 15 May 1904 · page 4

Honorary Minister Bennett was re-elected last time unopposed, but this time H. H. Brown will again make a desperate attempt to capture the seat. The last…

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Cancellation of Polling Booths

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 May 1904 · page 7

The following New South Wales polling booths have been cancelled:—Mahonga, in the Hume, electors to vote at Bulgandry; Kunopia, in the Gwydir, electors to vote at Boomi…

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Queensland. Meeting of Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 May 1904 · page 6

It is expected that Mr. R. H. Smith will move the adoption of the Address in Reply in the Legislative Council, and Mr. A. Hinchcliffe will second it; while in the Legislative Assembly…

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Extra Special. "Evening News" Office, 3.30 P.m. Politics Day by Day. Wooling the Gentle Elector. Parliament Will Die in Eight Weeks

Evening News · Monday 16 May 1904 · page 3

One result of the approaching general election, is that many members of Parliament are suddenly developing and unusual activity in visiting the Government departments in the…

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The Belmore Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 May 1904 · page 3

Sir,—The long and lachrymose letter from Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald, which appears in your issue of to-day, does not in any way support his claim to be considered the Government…

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The Riverina Election. Heavy Poll Expected

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 May 1904 · page 5

DENILIQUIN, Saturday.--Sir William Lyne addressed a crowded audience in the Town-hall here last evening. He made a vigorous speech in support of Mr. Chanter…

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The Singleton Seat. Mr. Fitzpatrick the Liberal Candidate. Some Straight Talk

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 May 1904 · page 6

SINGLETON, Sunday.--A meeting of the Singleton branch of the Liberal and Reform Association was held last night to select a candidate. The Mayor, Alderman Bennett…

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The Labor Candidates. P.l.l. Selections

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 May 1904 · page 6

The Political Labor League executive met on Saturday night, and endorsed the following selections of candidates:--Newtown, Mr. R. Hollis, M.L.A.; Phillip Division, Mr. Philip…

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