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Politics & elections, 1905

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QUEENSLAND. In Parliament

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 16

The Franchise Bill now before Parliament is engaging the attention of all classes throughout the State. Against adult suffrage no reasonable objection can be…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 8

The Legislative Assembly met yesterday, but only formal business was taken. The House adjourned till Thursday, when it is hoped one of the electoral measures will have…

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Earning Their £300. How Members Attend Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 3

The tell-tale list, which shows at the end of each Parliamentary session, at how many divisions each member has been present, has been officially issued. The list shows that during…

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The "Reform" Parliament Attendance of Members. Little List Prepared

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 4

A list has been prepared, showing the attendances of members at the divisions both in the House and in committee, together with one count-out, during the recent…

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Hungarian Election Amenities

Evening News · Thursday 19 January 1905 · page 4

During the Hungarian elections, the Clerical party thrashed, and dangerously injured, numbers of the Liberal candidates…

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Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 5

The Legislative Council further considered the Elections Acts Amendment Bill to-day. A number of amendments were made. The contingent vote was reinstated, by 20 votes to…

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Lively Election in Hungary. Candidates Thrashed and Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 5

LONDON. Wednesday Afternoon.--During the Hungarian elections, the Clerical party thrashed and dangerously injured numbers of the Liberal candidates…

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Preparing for the Elections. the Situation in Alexandria

Evening News · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 6

Considerable stir is being manifested in municipal matters in Alexandria. In West Ward, Alderman William Robinson (Mayor of Erskineville) will oppose the present representative…

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Rous By-election. Murwillumbah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 5

Feeling among local supporters of the late Mr. Coleman strongly favours Mr. Hindmarsh, one of the local candidatos. Mr. R. D. Meagher arrived yesterday, and proceoded to Lismore…

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Teades and Labour. Sydney Labour Council. Election of Officers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 6

The weekly meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was held last evening at the Trades Hall, under the presidency of Mr. R. Boxall. The folllowing officers were elected:—…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 6

Nowra.—Retiring aldermen: A. R. Morton (North Ward), T. R. Peak (Central Ward), F. Henry (South Ward). Candidates announced: R. Leeming, W. Holloway, R. W. Henry (North Ward); T. R. Peak (Central…

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Sydney Labour Council. Election of Officers

The Australian Star · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 3

The Sydney Labour Council has elected office-bearers as follows:--President, Mr. R. Boxall (re-elected); vice-president, Mr. T. G. Armfield; treasurer. Mr. M. G. Reddy…

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The Rous Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 4

Our Lismore correspondent wired yesterday, stating that Mr. R. D. Meagher had arrived in that centre in furtherance of his candidature for the Rous scat, rendered vacant by the death of…

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The Commonwealth. Parliament Further Prorogued. (From Our Special Reporter.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1905 · page 11

At a meeting of the Executive Council held to-day an order was passed further proroguing Parliament until February 25. It had previously stood prorogued until to-morrow…

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The Rous Election

Evening News · Saturday 21 January 1905 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

LISMORE, Saturday: "A [?] of delegates from various portions of the Rous electorate was held to-day. for the purpose of selecting a candidate to contest the vacancy against Mr…

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Rous Election

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1905 · page 5

At a meeting in Lismore yesterday, attended by delegates from $11 parts of the electorate, Mr. G.T. Hindmarsh was, says an "Evening News" message, selected as…

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Queensland Parliament. Elections Acts Amendment Bill. a Property Qualification. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 6

In the Legislative Council yesterday the Elections Acts Amendment Bill was further considered. Several amendments consequential on the retention of the…

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The Rous By-election. G.T. Hindmarsh Selected As Candidate. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 7

A meeting of representatives of the different centres of the district was held to-day to select a candidate to represent Rous in the State Parliament in succession to the late…

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The Rous Election. Liberal Candidate Selected. LISMORE

The Australian Star · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 2

About 180 electors from different centres of the district met at the Victoria Hall to-day to select a candidate to contest the election against Mr. R. D. Meagher,…

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