notice · 1897
Controverted-election petition: Ernest Joske (barrister) and Thomas Ramsden Ashworth (estate agent), both of Albert Park and defeated candidates, petition the Legislative Assembly Speaker (F. C. Mason) against the return of John Samuel White, contractor, as Member for Albert Park (elected 14 Oct 1897), alleging bribery and undue influence and praying the election be voided and re-run. Witnessed by solicitor Arthur Robinson.
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY. ALBERT PARK ELECTION-PETITION. …
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OfficialSpeaker
SpeakerF. C. Mason
PetitionerErnest Joske
PetitionerThomas Ramsden Ashworth
RespondentJohn Samuel White
PetitionerErnest Joske
PetitionerThomas Ramsden Ashworth
RespondentJohn Samuel White
WitnessArthur Robinson
OfficialSpeaker
OfficialMember
OfficialReturning Officer
Victoria Government Gazette, No. 116, 25 November 1897.
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