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Politics & elections, 1911

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Electioneering in Great Britain

The World's News · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 10

This picture gives a good idea of the strenuous manner in which the recent general election was conducted. It shows the children of Mr. Worthington Evans, the Unionist canditate for Colchester, with their perambulators decked with his placards and colors…

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Finnish Elections. No Change in Sentiment. St. Petersburg, Jan. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 13

The elections to the Finish Diet concluded yesterday, but the position of antagonism against the proposals for the Russincation of Finland is unallered…

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"England's Revival." the Cricket Potentialities. Some Candidates for Australia

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1911 · page 7

In English cricket to-day it is well recognised that the standard of the game has recently fallen. Indeed, may English cricketers of the widest and most lengthy…

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Election of Senators

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 January 1911 · page 7

VANCOUVER, Saturday Morning.—The United States Senate debated a Bill providing for the election of Senators by the people's direct vote. No…

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Finland Elections. Helingfors

Truth · Sunday 15 January 1911 · page 7

The result of the general elections throughout Finland, which were announced to-day, shows that the composition of the Diet is practically…

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An M.l.a. on Parliament

Evening News · Monday 16 January 1911 · page 7

KURRI KURRI, Monday.—Speaking at a banquet tendered to him at Ceasnock, Mr W krareley, M L A for Northumberland said his present views on Parliament were not the same…

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Western Australian Parliament. Six Members Suspended. Opposition Leave the Chamber. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 January 1911 · page 7

The Legislative Assembly met yesterday morning, and after a brief discussion on the Estimates, progress was reported. The Premier then moved the suspension of…

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United States Senate. Proposed People's Election. Vancouver, Jan. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 January 1911 · page 9

The United States Senate has debated a bill providing for the election of Senators by the direct vote of the people. No decision was come to…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 January 1911 · page 7

Much interest is being taken in the approaching municipal elections in the northern suburbs, due to a desire on the part of a section of the ratepayers to have the rale levied…

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Redfern Municipal Elections

The Sun · Monday 16 January 1911 · page 2

The Labor bodies at Redfern are leaving no stone unturned to increase their majority in the local municipal council. At the Glengarry Castle Hotel on Saturday night…

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Western Suburbs Municipal Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 17 January 1911 · page 6

With contests in every municipality, matters promise to be very lively in the Western Suburbs, between now and the 23:h instant. In Ashfield all the sitting aldermen, with the…

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Not Seeking Re-election

Evening News · Tuesday 17 January 1911 · page 4

MURRUMBURRAH, Tuesday.— Municipal matters are in a very unsatisfactory condition. At the last meeting of the old council the alderman rejected the estimates for 1911, and…

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Municipal Elections. Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1911 · page 8

Mr. James M'Mahon, who opened his campaign for Surry Hills Ward in St. Saviour's Hall, Surry Hills, last night, declared himself opposed to the payment of an allowance the…

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Batman Vacancy. the Labour Candidate. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 January 1911 · page 7

The Political Labour Council has dismissed the objections raised in connection with the selection of Mr. Frank Brennan to contest the Batman seat in the House of…

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Municipal Elections. Waverley

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 January 1911 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. R. G. Watkins), Ald. Abigall, and Mr. G. Cochrane, who are the selected candidates of the Bondi Vigilance Committee for the Bondi Ward of the Waverley…

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The British Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1911 · page 6

The British Parliament will meet on January 31; a few days will be spent in swearing-in members and electing a Speaker; and on February 6 King George will deliver his opening…

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Pre-election Promises

Evening News · Wednesday 18 January 1911 · page 4

The Governor in an address on "Civic Patriotism" at the opening of the new Town Hall at Drummoyne yesterday said that a person seeking municipal honors made all sorts of promises…

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Notes and Anticipations THE A.J.C. Anniversary Meeting. Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap Possibilities. The Two-years-old Division-Warwick Farm Racing—Didns a Winner—Stipendiary Stewards-St Leger Candidates—Short-priced Doubles—General Notes. Selections for Randwick. The A.J.C. Anniversary Meeting

Referee · Wednesday 18 January 1911 · page 1

SATURDAY next sees the commencement of the above fixture at Randwink, and if the weather is favorable the racing should…

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North Sydney Municipal Election

The Sun · Wednesday 18 January 1911 · page 8

"The expiring council has become unpopular for its numerous failures to faithfully serve the public interest. The result in my ward is a large crop of candidates…

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Municipal Elections. a Liberal and Labor Fight

The Sun · Wednesday 18 January 1911 · page 5

Considerable interest is being worked up in connection with the municipal election for the Glebe. The local branch of the P.L.L. has selected candidates for every seat, and the…

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