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To the Rate-Payers of Launceston: General Election for Aldermen [election statement of John Joseph Moore, 20 October 1856]

2 February 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An election advertisement regarding the candidature of John Joseph Moore. Published in The Peoples’ Advocate; or, True Friend of Tasmania (Launceston, Tas.), 20 October 1856.] To the Rate-Payers of Launceston. General Election for Aldermen. Gentlemen, — The … [Read more...] about To the Rate-Payers of Launceston: General Election for Aldermen [election statement of John Joseph Moore, 20 October 1856]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: candidate general, election statements, SourceTrove, year1856

To the Electors of the Electoral District of Meander [election statement of William Nairn, 16 October 1856]

1 February 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An election advertisement regarding the candidature of William Nairn. Published in the Launceston Examiner (Launceston, Tas.), 16 October 1856.] To the Electors of the Electoral District of Meander. Hobart Town, Tuesday. Oct. 14th 1856. Gentlemen, — I have … [Read more...] about To the Electors of the Electoral District of Meander [election statement of William Nairn, 16 October 1856]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: candidate general, election statements, SourceTrove, year1856

To the Electors of the North-Western Province [election statement by Alexander Bayne, 17 October 1864]

17 October 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This election statement, made by Alexander Bayne, was published in The Age (Melbourne), 17 October 1864.] To the Electors of the North-Western Province. Gentlemen, — In compliance with the generally expressed wish of the Press throughout the Province, that some … [Read more...] about To the Electors of the North-Western Province [election statement by Alexander Bayne, 17 October 1864]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: candidate general, election statements, SourceTrove, year1864

For the Senate: “Dryblower” Murphy’s campaign: Opening broadcast address [2 September 1934]

13 April 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: The text of “Dryblower” Murphy’s election broadcast, published in The Sunday Times, 2 September 1934.] For the Senate “Dryblower” Murphy’s campaign Opening broadcast address Through broadcast station 6PR, Mr. E. G. Murphy opened his Senatorial election … [Read more...] about For the Senate: “Dryblower” Murphy’s campaign: Opening broadcast address [2 September 1934]

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To the electors of the Upper Hunter [election statement of John Robertson, 1 December 1860]

17 March 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An election advertisement regarding the candidature of John Robertson for the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales. Published in The Maitland Mercury, 1 December 1860.] To the electors of the Upper Hunter. Gentlemen — I again offer myself as a Candidate for … [Read more...] about To the electors of the Upper Hunter [election statement of John Robertson, 1 December 1860]

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The Federal Election: To the Electors of the Federal Division of Oxley [9 March 1901]

16 September 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An election statement from Richard Edwards. Published in The Worker, 30 March 1901.] The Federal Election. To the Electors of the Federal Division of Oxley. Fellow-electors, — Having been selected by the Branch Leagues of your division and endorsed by the … [Read more...] about The Federal Election: To the Electors of the Federal Division of Oxley [9 March 1901]

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Cr. J. Charles is a candidate [election statement of Joseph Charles, 24 March 1901]

26 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An election advertisement regarding the candidature of Joseph Charles for the Senate in Western Australia. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 24 March 1901.] Federal Senate Elections CR. J. CHARLES IS A CANDIDATE. LADIES and GENTLEMEN, — In … [Read more...] about Cr. J. Charles is a candidate [election statement of Joseph Charles, 24 March 1901]

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