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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1892

191 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 1 of 10

The Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 January 1892 · page 2

THE municipal lists of persons entitled to vote at the coming annual municipal election are now open for inspection at the Town Hall, from the 7th to the 14th…

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The Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 January 1892 · page 2

THE approaching municipal elections, particulars in respect of which were given in Saturday's issue, promise to excite more than ordinary interest…

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The Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 January 1892 · page 2

A MEETING of the representatives of labor organisations, convened by Messrs. Sleath and Fergusson, was held at the Theatre Royal Hotel last night for the…

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The municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 January 1892 · page 2

MESSRS. Morgan (Sturt Ward), Coombe (Wills Ward), Creed[?]n (Burke Ward), and Lawton (King Ward) are the aldermen who are to retire this month by…

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The Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 January 1892 · page 2

MR. R. SMITH was asked this morning by a deputation of ratepayers to stand for Burke Ward. Mr. Sleath said he was not desirous of standing if another good…

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The Elections. King Ward

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 January 1892 · page 2

A WELL-ATTENDED meeting of unionists was held at Wake's Carrington Hall, South Broken Hill, last night, to elect a candidate to run for a sent in the…

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The Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 January 1892 · page 2

A meeting of representatives of labor organisations was held at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, to consider what course should be adopted during the…

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The Elections. Sturt Ward. the Mayor's Opening Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 January 1892 · page 2

ABOUT 40 ratepayers assembled at the Excelsior Hotel last night to hear the Mayor, Alderman Morgan, discourse on the part he had taken in the navigation…

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The Elections. Mr. Sleath in Sturt Ward

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 January 1892 · page 2

MR. R. SLEATH, who has announced his candidature for Sturt Ward, addressed between 30 and 40 ratepayers at the Excelsior Hotel last night. Mr. C. Kelly…

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The Elections. King Ward

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 2

ALDERMAN LAWTON AT WAKE'S HALL. THE attendance was not large at Wake's Carrington Hall last night, when Alder[?] man Lawton gave his reasons for hoping…

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The Elections. Sturt Ward. Mr. Sleath at the Pig and Whistle

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 2

MR. R. SLEATH addressed about 30 ratepayers at the Pig and Whistle Hotel last night Mr. C. Kelly presided. Mr. Sleath, having re-enunciated those views…

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The Elections. Burke Ward. Alderman Creedon on the Finances

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 January 1892 · page 2

The welcome downpour of last night had the effect of making Alderman Creedon's audience at the Crystal Hall small, but select. Mr. Dale was voted…

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Letters to Candidates to Mr. G. J. Morgan, Candidate for Sturt Ward

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 2

MY DEAR SIR,—This electioneering is a funny business, isn't it? It makes you listen to anyone and everyone, especially if he has a vote. Well, I have a vote…

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The Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 January 1892 · page 2

MR. R. SLEATH, one of the candidates for Sturt Ward, addressed a large assemblage from the balcony of the Coffee Palace on Saturday evening. Mr. Sleath…

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The Elections. the Nominations. Alleged Informalties

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 2

NOON to-day was supposed to be the latest time at which nominations for the vacancies in the municipal council could be lodged. An objection, however, has…

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The Rossendale Election. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 3

The result of the election for Rosendale has greatly depressed the Unionists. The Times says that, judging from the views enunciated in the speeches of Mr…

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The Elections. Silverton Nominations

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 2

The following nominations were received by the town clerk, Silverton, on Monday. For aldermen:—Dr. J. Thomson, J. Saunders, C.P.S., G. Headley,…

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Letters to Candidates Iv. to Mr. Denis Creedon, Candidate for Burke Ward

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 January 1892 · page 2

MY DEAR SIR,—Or Denny, whichever you please. You also are one of the class of public men to whom it is an advantage to be known and spoken of…

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The Elections. Mr. Kenny's Candidature

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 January 1892 · page 2

MR. M. E KENKY, candidate for Wills Ward, addressed a well-attended meeting of ratepayers at Horan's Athletic Hotel last night, under the chairmanship of Mr…

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Letters to Candidates V. to Martin E. Kenny, Candidate for Wills Ward

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 January 1892 · page 2

MY DEAR SIR,—My note will find you, too, I thick, in a tolerably good temper; for you also, like that candidate for Burke Ward whom I yesterday had the…

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