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Politics & elections, 1907

2,774 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 139

The Shadow Across Grattan's Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1907 · page 38

In our last issue brief reference was made to the Rev. E. A. D'Alton's contribution on "Grattan's Parliament" in the latest issue of "The Seven Hills Magazine." In that…

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Irish News North Tyrone Another Smash for Unionism. the Home Rule Candidate Returned

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 April 1907 · page 8

After one of the most exciting polls ever known in North Tyrone, the victory of Mr. Redmond Barry, K.C., Solicitor-General for Ireland, by seven votes, over Denis…

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Damages Demanded. for Being Called a Socialist. Candidate Asks for £400

Evening News · Thursday 25 April 1907 · page 3

Hampton Slatyer, who opposed Mr. Brute Smith at the last Federal election, in Parkes electorate, was the plaintiff in an action brought before Judge Backhouse in the District…

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The State Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 April 1907 · page 4

Every day we have to chronicle active organising work by the Labor party for the forthcoming State elections. The Labor leagues represent, an electioneering…

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State Elections. Liberal Party Active

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 April 1907 · page 6

The Liberal Reform Association is proceeding with the work of preparing for the coming elections actively and systematically. Organising, literary, and finance committees have been…

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Libel Action. the Recent Federal Elections. a Candidate Says He Is Not a Socialist. and Claims Damages

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 April 1907 · page 8

An action in which Hampton Slatyer, ot Homebush, proceeded against "The Daily Telegraph" Newspaper Company, Limited, claiming £400 damages for alleged libel, was heard by…

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State Elections. the Unionist Ticket. Heartburnings Amongst Candidates. Labor League Troubles

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 April 1907 · page 5

Just now there is much scuffling on the stops of the Political Labor League temple. An almost, frantic haste on the part of the State election candidates is being exhibited to get inside the…

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The P.p. Boards and the Coming Elections

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 26 April 1907 · page 6

Next mouth the elections take place for the Pastures Protection Boards. This, year there will be eight members elected, and they will select their own…

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The Coming Elections

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 26 April 1907 · page 6

The candidates for Parliamentary honors are busy at work, striving and crying for the suffrages of the electors. It is…

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Reform Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 April 1907 · page 6

It will be seen by a notice in our advertising columns that candidates proposing to stand at the forthcoming general election in the Liberal and…

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The Federal Elections an Action for Alleged Libel

The Australian Star · Friday 26 April 1907 · page 6

An action far alleged libel arising out of the last Federal elections occupied the attention of his Honor Judge Backhouse in the District Court yesterday. The plaintiff…

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The Coming Elections. Revolt Against Carr[?]thers

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 27 April 1907 · page 4

As it is well known at head quarters in Sydney that most of the country Liberal and Reform Leagues, in consequence of the…

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State Elections. Method of Selection. Liberal Association's Attitude

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 April 1907 · page 9

Some apprehension appears to exist as to the way in which the Liberal candidates at next election are to be selected, and there is a suspicion abroad that the choice in any case will…

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Choosing a Candidate. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 April 1907 · page 7

Sir,—Will you kindly inform your renders in what manner their freedom of choice may be exercised in the case of an electorate known to be loyal to the party in power, but…

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Queensland Elections. Nomination Day. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 April 1907 · page 13

To-day was nomination day for the State elections. In all 180 candidates were nominated for 12 seats. Sixty-four are classed as Opposition supporters, 56 as Ministerial, and…

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Municipal Election. The Rookwood Vacancy

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1907 · page 2

Polling for the election of an alderman to fill the vacancy in the representation of Central Ward in the Rookwood Council, caused by the resignation of…

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Sherbrooke Electorate. Sir Donald Campbell a Candidate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1907 · page 8

On Friday, Sir Donald Campbell, a well known resident of Fairfield-Guildford district, addressed a largely attended meeting of electors of both sexes in the…

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Libel Action by Political Candidate

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 April 1907 · page 12

An action was brought by Hampton Slatyer, of Homebush, agent, against the "Daily Telegraph" Newspaper Company, to recover conmpensation for alleged libel. Damages wore laid at £400…

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Echuca Federal Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 April 1907 · page 7

The recount of the votos at the Echuca election gave Mr. Kennedy 7602 votes, Mr. Palmer 7573. A number of votes were rejected by both sides, and 312 votes have been…

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Voting at Federal Elections. Astonishing Number of Informal Votes

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 April 1907 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday. -- Official statistics show that over 100,000 informal votes were cast at the last Federal election, 67,318 for the Senate and 36,865 for the House of Representatives…

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