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Politics & elections, 1906

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 159

Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 7

Mr. J. W. Gosbell, who contested the Middle Ward of Paddington at the last municipal election, has announced his intention of again offering his services to the…

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The Question for Next Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 4

The present Federal Parliament, having entered upon the last year of its existence, politicians are beginning to show a natural anxiety as to the issue upon which the next…

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Labour Parliament. the P.l.l. Conference. President's Inaugural Address. the Coming Election Fight. Active Organisation Proposed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 15

The annual conference of the Political Labour League of New South Wales was opened at the Trades Hall yesterday, and will be continued for about a week. The…

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Our Coming Show Election of Secretary. a Big Meeting. Deepest Sympathy with Lath Secretary's Widow and Friends

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 3

A special meeting of the committee of the Nepean District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society was held at the Exchange on…

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Sudden Death of a Candidate

Evening News · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 4

After the poll closed at Tuam (Galway North), Mr. Higglns, the Nationalist candidate, died from heart failure…

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Current Items. Election Matters

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 4

There have been no new developments during the week. Several would-be aspirants for municipal honors have been deterred from…

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Notes an Current Events The British Elections

The Methodist · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 7

After ten years of almost absolute power, the Conservative party in England finds itself practically routed at the polls, and the new Liberal Administration comes into office with the support of a majority…

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Candidate's Sudden End. After the Poll. London, Friday, 3.5 p.m

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 1

After the poll closed at one of the Irish constituencies Mr. Higgins, the Nationalist candidate, died suddenly of heart failure…

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Labor in Politics. the Annual Conference. Australia and the British Elections. Amending Legislation Affirmed

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 12

Politically-organised labor yesterday met in conclave at the Trades-hall to review the political and industrial proceedings of the past year, and to formulate a platform for the year…

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The British Elections and the House of Lords

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 8

The unprecedented inrush of Radical opinion to the House of Commons brought about by the present elections will render Toryism, as far as that Chamber is…

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Election Incidents. the Fight in Ireland

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--Three brothers, sons of the Rev. J. E. Philipps, the aged Prebendary of Salisbury, have been returned to the present Parliament…

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The British Elections. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 14

Sir,--Your correspondent, M.M. under the above heading, semes to argue that Sir Edward Clarke was returned as member for the City of London because he was a pro-Boer. Now, if…

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Municipal Matters. Candidates

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 2

After a long spell of apathy there is to be a call to arms and a lusty light for seats in our local Council. Popular…

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Municipal Elections. To the Editor

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 9

Dear Sir,—Re the coining Municipal Elections, I shall be pleased if you will allow me, through the medium of…

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Municipal Elections, 1906, Borough of Mosman. to the Electors of Balmoral Ward. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 8

In coming forward as a candidate for election to a seat in the local Council to represent the Electors of Balmoral Ward, I cannot preface…

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Queensland. Warwick Election. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 12

A writ was issued this morning in connection with the Warwick election, in place of Mr. Morgan, resigned. The nomination is fixed for February 3, and a poll will be taken…

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General Elections. Mr. Balfour's Refuge. City of London. Mr. Disraeli Defeated. London, Jan. 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 11

To-day is the last day of polling in the district boroughs and county divisions, but it will be some days before the final returns are to hand…

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Public Meeting at Rookwood. A Candidate Warms Up. Girls and Revolvers.—"The Idiotic Council."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 2

A well-attended public meeting was held in the Rookwood Town Hull on Monday, in connection with the forthcoming municipal election. Mr. W. Gilliver…

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The Week's Miscellany a Compilation of the News of the World British Elections. Positions of Parties

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 8

The positions of parties on Thursday afternoon (the latest information for inclusion in the "Week's Miscellany") were as follow: Liberals 336…

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The Latest Cable News British Elections. Liberal Gain Increasing London, Friday Afternoon

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 5

The following additional election returns are to hand: Towchester (Northampton South).—Manfield (Lib.). A Conservative…

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