Colonial Australia, 1841-1874 |
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Page 258
... vote for an additional member for Cook and Westmoreland . " ( Laughter and groans . ) Both votes were successful ; and on the same memorable day the patriotic members of this very select committee agreed that four additional members be ...
... vote for an additional member for Cook and Westmoreland . " ( Laughter and groans . ) Both votes were successful ; and on the same memorable day the patriotic members of this very select committee agreed that four additional members be ...
Page 326
... voting remove the inducement to bribery , or would it be impossible to bribe any longer ? . . . In America , Massachusetts ... vote of the elector , but he would thereby give that elector a direct interest in his return , and 326 March 1856.
... voting remove the inducement to bribery , or would it be impossible to bribe any longer ? . . . In America , Massachusetts ... vote of the elector , but he would thereby give that elector a direct interest in his return , and 326 March 1856.
Page 327
... vote would be inferred . If intimidation were intended , those who inferred the nature of a man's vote would be inclined to deal more severely with him , because they would have the annoyance of not being able to bring the obnoxious ...
... vote would be inferred . If intimidation were intended , those who inferred the nature of a man's vote would be inclined to deal more severely with him , because they would have the annoyance of not being able to bring the obnoxious ...
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