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Politics & elections, 1909

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Newcastle. Mayoral Elections. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 7

At a special meeting of the Lambton Council on Tuesday, Alderman Coomer was elected Mayor for the ensuing year. Alderman Bullerwell was elected Mayor of Adamstown…

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Senate Election

Evening News · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 4

Dr. W. Camac Wilkinson writes:—In seeking a seat upon the Senate of the University of Sydney, I admit that my zeal in the cause of education, general and medical, is my only…

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An Irregular Election

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 5

The election on February 1 of councillor Matthews as president of the Jindalee council turns out to be irregular. The act says the election must…

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United States Presidency. Formal Election of Mr. Taft. London, Feb. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 7

The formal election of Mr. W. H. Taft to the Presidency of the United States by the Electoral College, whose members were selected last November, took place…

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Newcastle. Mayoral Elections. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 10

At a special meeting of the Lambton Council on Tuesday, Alderman Coomer was elected Mayor for the ensuing year. Alderman Bullerwell was elected Mayor of Adamstown…

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Parramatta District. Hospital Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 10

At the first meeting of the newlyelected committee of the Parramatta District Hospital, held on Wednesday, evening, tho following officers were elected:—Treasurer, Mr…

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Mosman Municipal Election

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 5

For the vacancy in the representation of Balmoral Ward in the Mosman Council, caused by the death of Aid. Leahy, Messrs. E. M'Donald and D. D. Middleton have been nominated. The former is an ex-alderman…

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Mayoral Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 4

The election of Mayors for the various municipalities is now taking place throughout the district, and amongst those who have gained the Mayoral chair are Aid. Atkinson (Plattsburg), Aid. Southon (Waratah). Aid. Doran…

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President Taft. Formal Election Takes Place

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 7

LONDON, Thursday.--The formal election of Mr. W. H. Taft as President of the United States of America, in succession to President Roosevelt, took place yesterday in the…

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New Polling Places

The St George Call · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 1

In response to the representations of Mr. W. E. Johnson as to the necessity for improved Federal voting facilities for Lang Division, it has been decided by…

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Act of Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 13

According to all accounts; the Cameron Highlanders Militia are a fine body of men physically. Not long ago four of them occupied the least crowded seat in a [?]…

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South African Union Exclusion of Natives from Parliament. LONDON, Friday, 2.55 p.m

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 1

The Capetown correspondent of the "Times" writes that there are some people who disapprove, of the exclusion at natives from the South African Parliament, and who…

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Hospital Meeting Election of Officers

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 6

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Nepean Cottage Hospital was held at the Council Chambers, Penrith, on Monday afternoon last. Present—Ald…

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University of Sydney. the Senate Election. Dr. Purser Returned

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 5

An election by graduates of Sydney University to fill the vacancy on the Senate caused by the death of Sir Arthur Renwick, M.D., took place this afternoon. The ballot was…

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Bexley Mayoral Election

The St George Call · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 4

The election meeting to choose Bexley's chief magistrate for the next twelve months was called for nine o'clock on Tuesday, presumably at the conclusion of…

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Kogarah Mayoral Election

The St George Call · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 8

Monday's special meeting of Kogarah Council for the election of Mayor was prefaced by the special business of confirming the general rate of 3½d. in the £…

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Mayoral Elections

The St George Call · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 5

The Mayoral elections in the Illawarra suburban municipalities have resulted as follows: Rockdale: Ald. H. G. Broe, a…

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Smithfield and Fairfield Council. Election of Alderman Anthony

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 3

A special meeting was held on Monday to elect a Mayor, for the ensuing year. Present:Mayor Anthony, and Aldermen Downey, Laughton, Fergerson…

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Mayoral Elections. Liverpool Council. Election of Alderman Davis

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 3

The council met on Tuesday to elect a Mayor for the ensuing year. Present: Mayor W. A. Smith, Aldermen Webster, Rouse, Sutter, Asheroft, Davis, Cahulan…

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Mayoral Elections. Rookwood Council. Re-election of Mayor Larcombe

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 11

A special meeting of tho council, to elect the Mayor for the ensuing year, was held on Thursday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman H. J. Larcombe), and…

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