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Politics & elections, 1906

3,162 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 159

Candidate's Sudden End. Returned Head of the Poll. LONDON, Friday. 3.5 p.m

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 28 January 1906 · page 1

After the poll closed at Tuam (Galway North) constituencies, Mr. Higgins, the Nationalist candidate, died suddenly of heart failure…

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Election Incidents. Successful Candidate Drops Dead

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.-- Mr. Higgins, Nationalist candidate for North Galway, dropped dead yesterday from heart failure, immediately after the closing of the polls…

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Labour Parliament. the P.l.l. Conference. All Electorates to Be Contested. Amendments of the Arbitration Act

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 3

The annual conference of delegates of the Political Labour Leagues of New South Wales was continued at the Sydney Trades Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening, under the…

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The Water and Sewerage Board Election

Evening News · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 2

The vacant seat on the Water and Sewerage, Board, caused through the recent retirement of Mr. R. G. Watkins, was ballotted for to-day at the Town Hall in the presence of the Lord…

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Sudden Death of a Candidate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 7

After the close of the poll for the election in Galway North, Mr. Higgins, the Nationalist candidate, died suddenly from heart failure…

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The Sydney Morning Herald. Monday,, January 29, 1906. the End of the Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 6

The polling in connection with the British general elections closed on Friday, and the returns continue to come in. From the statement of results which we are able…

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Liberals Triumphant. Absolute Majority of 85. Election Battue Nearing the End London, Sunday, 4.5 a.m

The Australian Star · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 1

The election returns are now almost complete. only nine constituencies remaining undeclared. The Liberals have an absolute majority…

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Water and Sewerage Board. Extraordinary Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 January 1906 · page 9

An election to fill the vacancy on the Water and Sewerage Board created by the retirement of ex-Alderman R. G. Watkins, one of the two representatives of the City Council, takes place…

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Late Cable News. Received This Morning. British Elections. Latest Returns

Evening News · Tuesday 30 January 1906 · page 4

LONDON, Monday, 3.5 p.m.—The following are the latest election returns:— DOWN. NORTH. J. L. Corbett (C.), re-elected…

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Soldiers' Back Pay. Parliament Must Speak

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 5

Various unofficial estimates have been made of the amount which, acting on the report of Judge Murray, the Government will have to pay those who went from this State to South Africa…

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Labour Parliament. Opposition to Alliances. Carried by 68 to 41 Votes. Messrs. Watson and Hughes Outvoted. the Arbitration Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 9

The annual conference of the Political Labour League of New South Wales was continued at the Sydney Trades Hall last night, under the presidency of Mr. Frederick…

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Late Cable News. Received This Morning. British Politics. Further Election Returns

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 4

LONDON, Tuesday, 2.45 p.m.—The following are the latest election returns:— DERBYSHIRE, ILKESTON. Sir B. W. Foster (L.), re-elected…

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Turf Topics Newmarket and Cup Weights. The Handicaps Reviewed—A.J.C. Anniversary Meeting. The Pet's Challenge Stakes—Birida's Anniversary Handicap—Amateur Events—Winners of the Two Days—The Victorian Meetings. Futurity Stakes Candidates. Selections for Rosehill

Referee · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 1

QUITE successful results were achieved by the A.J.C. over the Anniversary two days' meeting on Friday and Saturday. Very liberal stake…

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The British Elections

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 31 January 1906 · page 314

The victory of the Liberals is complete. They have an absolute majority of 89 in a total of 661 members elected. Their party comprises 375 members, the Unionists 152…

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Prorogation of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1906 · page 6

Parliament was further prorogued at a meeting of the Executive Council to-day till March 31…

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Position in Parliament. in Opposition

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

Those candidates who on the recommendation of the Labour Representation Committee have been elected to Parliament will sit in opposition, whether Liberals…

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Labour Parliament. Interstate Conference Resolutions. Balance of Them Adopted. an Australian Labour Executive. the Immunity From Opposition Compact. Referred to the Executive for Report

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

The Political Labour League annual conference was continued at the Sydney Trades Hall last night, under the prosidency of Mr. F. Flowers, M.L.C. The proceedings, which…

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Prorogation of Parliament

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

A proclamation has been issued further proroguing the State Parliament until April 12. It is not expected that Parliament will meet before July…

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Labour Parliament. the Isaacs and Labour Alliance. Held to Be Justified. Voting:—59 For, and 16 Against. Consideration of a Lands Policy

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

The important subject of the Isaacs-Labour party alliance was discussed at last night's session of the annual conference of the Political Labour League, presided over by Mr. F…

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Elections to the Duma. London, Thursday, 3.30 p.m

The Australian Star · Friday 2 February 1906 · page 1

Little interest is being evinced in the National Duma election campaign. Parties are undergoing regrouping. Their strongest aims are the defence of…

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