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Politics & elections, 1906

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 159

The Irish During an Election. a Colonial's Impressions

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 March 1906 · page 5

A colonial journalist on, the staff of the London "Tribune," wiring from Belfast, says :— BELFAST, Saturday Afternoon…

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The Russian Elections

Evening News · Thursday 1 March 1906 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday, 2.55 p.m.—With the exception of the Social Democrats and Social Revolutionaries, who have resolved to boycott the Duma, all parties in Russia are organising…

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The City Election. Mr. Balfour Returned. London, Feb. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 March 1906 · page 7

The election to fill the vacancy in the representation of the City, caused by the resignation of Mr. A. G. H. Gibbs, in Mr. Balfour's favour, resulted in the return of…

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Water and Sewerage Board. Election of Suburban Representative

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 March 1906 · page 7

Nominations for the position of suburban representative on the Water and Sewerage Board closed on Tuesday, and the returning officer for the electoral municipalities…

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A Dispute. Over a Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Thursday 1 March 1906 · page 5

In the Full Court to-day Mr. James (instructed by Messrs. Wallace and Sons) appeared for John Quigg, builder, of Canterbury, and moved, under section 109 of the…

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Methodists in Conference. Election of President. Choice Falls Oh the Lev. J. C. M. Taylor. Retiring President's Address

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1906 · page 5

The fifth annual conference of the New South Wales branch of the Methodist Church of Australasia was opened in the Centenary-hall, York-street, last evening. There was an attendance…

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Water and Sewerage Board. Election of Municipal Representative

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1906 · page 8

At yesterday's meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board, an exhaustive report on the subject of the day-labor and contract operations of the department was submitted by the…

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The General Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 6

The general State election writs will be issued on the 6th instant. Nominations are due from the 12th to the 17th, and the poll takes place on March 29. The writs are…

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A By-election. London, Feb. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 5

Mr. James Murray (L.) has been elected without opposition to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons for East Aberdeenshire, caused by the death of Mr. James Annand…

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L'election de M. A. Fallieres

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 2

Nous croyons intéressant de donner a nos lectenre quelques ditaila sur la séance du Congréa de Versailles da 17 Janvier, an coursre de laquelle…

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Intermediate Law Exam. the Successful Candidates

The Australian Star · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 1

The following candidates have passed the intermediate law examination for solicitors. The names are arranged in order of merit:-- H. S. Palmer. R. G. I. Dent, T. P. Bowdren,…

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The Second By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--Mr. James Murray (Liberal) has been elected unopposed to succeed the late Mr. James Annand as representative of East…

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Reforming Russia. the Douma Elections. All Parties Organising

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1906 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--All the parties in Russia, except the Social Democrats and the Social Revolutionists, who have resolved to boycott the Douma, are…

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The Duma Elections

Evening News · Saturday 3 March 1906 · page 4

LONDON. Friday. 2.55 p.m.—It is estimated that 68.000 Russian workmen will be permitted to vote at the Duma elections…

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Election Intelligence

The World's News · Saturday 3 March 1906 · page 16

We fear that Mr. Willy Weary, the eminent politician is in danger of losing his seat."—The Wofflesbury Weekly."…

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Irish Elections. London, March 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 March 1906 · page 13

Mr. Nolan (Nationalist) has been elected for North Leitrim to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. P. A. M'Hugh (Nationalist) deciding to sit for North Sligo, the other…

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Duma Elections. Sixty-eight Thousand Workers Vote. London, Friday, 2.35 p.m

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 March 1906 · page 1

It is estimated that 08,000 workmen will be permitted to vote at the National Duma elections in Russia…

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The State Election. to the Editor

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 3 March 1906 · page 10

Sir,—In view of the general satisfaction expressed with our present State representative, Dr. Richard…

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Rowdyism at an Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 March 1906 · page 5

Scenes of extreme rowdyism marked the declaration of the polls in the South Wiltshire Division at Wilton (says the London "Standard"). Three hours beforehand a large…

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Legislative Council Labour Candidate. Kalgoorlie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 March 1906 · page 8

Mr. W. D. Johnson, ex-Ministor for Mines and Railways, and a prominent member of the late Labour Government, has been selected to contest the South Province at the…

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