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Politics & elections, 1907

2,774 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 139

State Elections. Country Organising

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 April 1907 · page 6

ARALUEN, Wednesday.--This week Mr. Alley, independent candidate, addressed large meetings at Reidsdale, Bell's Creek, a unanimous vote of confidence being passed…

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Watch Parliament !

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 April 1907 · page 4

In an address on the origin and growth of government last night Mr. Bruce Smith, M.H.R., staled that Parliament was a necessary evil originally formed because of the necessity for…

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Parliamentary Election

Evening News · Friday 19 April 1907 · page 3

An election was held yesterday to fill the vacancy in the representation of Belfast North in the House of Commons, due to the death of Sir D. Dixon /Unionist), and resulted in the…

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The University Senate Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 April 1907 · page 11

Sir,—As the University Senate election is now approaching, it is well that every side of the question should be placed before the electors. We have learned more through the…

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Belfast By-election. London, April 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 April 1907 · page 7

The polling for the vacancy in the representation of Belfast North in the House of Commons, due to the death of Sir D. Dixon (Unionist), took place…

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The Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 April 1907 · page 6

A telegram from Thargomindah states that Mr. John Leahy is not likely to be opposed for Bulloo. Mr. Leahy wired to Thargomindah yesterday that he would donate £50 to the local…

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Making People Sober by Act of Parliament

The Methodist · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 7

It is a current platitude that you cannot make people sober by Act of Parliament. But official returns conclusively prove that this result has been largely achieved as the result of the operation of the…

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State Election. Our Candidates. To the Editor

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 9

Sir,—Permit me to refer briefly to the letter of A. C. Laman, who wrote in answer to mine. As a rule it is well…

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The Coming Elections. Country Press Opinions

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 4

The date of the Stale general elections is rapidly approaching, and speculation is already rife as to how the appeal to the country will…

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An Election Story

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 8

A candidate, after addressing a meeting, announced his willingness to answer questions. One elector in the audience said, "Sir, do you think I…

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Municipal Election. Newington Ward, Auburn

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 2

The election of three alderman to represent Newington Ward, which has just been added to the Auburn Municipality, was held on Saturday. There were…

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University Senate Election. Mr. Leverrier Successful

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 April 1907 · page 7

More than ordinary interest attached to the election yesterday of a new member to the Senate of the University of Sydney in place of the late Mr. H. C…

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University Senate Election. Saturday's Polling. Mr. Leverrier Elected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 April 1907 · page 7

There was a good deal of excitement among University graduates on Saturday on account of the poll that was being taken for a member of the Senate of the University to fill the…

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University Senate Election. Victory of Science Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 April 1907 · page 7

The ballot, among members of convocation of the University of Sydney, to fill the vacancy on the senate caused by the death of Mr. H. C. Russell, Government Astronomer, was held on…

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Municipal Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 April 1907 · page 5

Polling for the election of an alderman to fill the vacancy in the representation of Central Ward, Rookwood, caused by the resignation of Alderman R. S. Larcombe, took place…

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The University Senate Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 April 1907 · page 4

Substantial results may be hoped for as a consequence of the introduction of new blood into the University senate. Mr. Leverrier, who was elected on Saturday to fill…

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Candidates for the Navy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 April 1907 · page 6

The naval authorities appear to be well satisfied with the results of their first experiment in recruiting for the King's ships in this part of the world. They have…

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Western Australia. Parliament Further Proroguer. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 April 1907 · page 10

A meeting of Ministerial supporters in the Legislative Assembly took place yesterday, when it was decided to agree to further prorogue Parliament till near the ead of June, in…

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State Elections. Preparing for the Contest. Trouble at Canterbury. Selecting a Candidate

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 April 1907 · page 12

A largely-attended meeting of the Canterbury branch of the Liberal and Reform Association was held in the local Town-hall last night. Mr. W. Hilliard occupied the chair…

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The Senate Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 April 1907 · page 11

If the suggested reform in the tenure of senators is carried out, the teachers will soon be a big factor in university government, since there are now nearly 130 teachers who are graduates of Sydney University. Some…

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